Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 20th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.
Nominating Coach: Dave Guinan
Player Name: Lochlan Ambra
Team: Delaware Ducks
Age Level: 8U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 97
Position: Goalie
Comment: His focus and reflexes were on full display as he stopped every shot faced! Including a glove save on a penalty shot with no time remaining to win the championship 1-0!
Nominating Coach: Michael Peterson
Player Name: Brennan Peterson
Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Age Level: 8U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 44
Position: Defense
Comment: Big Bren, as his teammates call him, gives it his all every time he steps on the ice. Known for being the biggest protector on the team, don’t let his size fool you—it’s the size of his heart and his loyalty that really stands out. He’s always there for his teammates, bringing heart and hustle to every game.
Nominating Coach: Paul Losik
Player Name: Mason Aginsky
Team: Bridge Hockey Club
Age Level: 8U
Division: AAA
Player Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward
Comment: Mason exploded with offense for the weekend as Bridge went 3-1.
Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan
Player Name: Carmine Sallemi
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 9U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 51
Position: Forward
Comment: Carmine used his speed and offensive abilities to help our team compete this weekend.
Nominating Coach: Carmine Taffo
Player Name: Mason Donlin
Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Age Level: 10U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 10
Position: Defense
Comment: Mason played well on both ends of the ice, supporting his team offensively and defensively, which helped the Rockets to a 1-1 record on the weekend. His strong play defensively led to scoring chances for himself & his teammates. Mason showed big improvement with his play in the offensive zone as 2 of his 3 goals came on shots from the blueline. Good job Mason!
Nominating Coach: Frank Inzano
Player Name: Brody Jones
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 10U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Comment: Brody Jones helped our team get two big wins this weekend with his 2 goals and 2 assists. He got the game going with an early goal 15 seconds into the game by driving to the net and finishing his play. Brody never quits. He is extremely hard-working at practices and during the games. He plays hard to the whistle and most importantly, he is an incredible teammate.
Nominating Coach: Kyle Trull
Player Name: Brayden Brucculeri
Team: WBS Knights
Age Level: 10U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 6
Position: Center
Comment: Brayden switched from wing to center and exploded with 5 goals in 2 games to go 1-1 on the weekend.
Nominating Coach: Wade Richardson
Player Name: Eric Esquivel
Team: Westchester Express
Age Level: 11U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 29
Position: Forward
Comment: Eric scored 4 goals in back-to-back games against the best teams in our league.
Nominating Coach: George Noble
Player Name: Mikey Incremona
Team: Red Bank Generals
Age Level: 12U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment: Mikey was a monster this weekend at our showcase, leading his team to a 4-0 record with 4 goals and 2 assists (that were recorded), including an overtime winner in one of the games! His play and work rate all season so far is a huge reason for our success.
Nominating Coach: Trevor Mankus
Player Name: Braxton Seltzer
Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Age Level: 12U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 18
Position: Forward
Comment: This is from 10/19 as I missed the email, but this recognition is important as Braxton played hard and set a good example for effort level for the entire team across both games on this day. He was an offensive force who drove hard to loose pucks and battled hard when faced with adversity.
Nominating Coach: Michael Schneider
Player Name: Christian Maraokovits
Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Age Level: 12U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Goalie
Comment: Christian played very well this weekend. In two games he only let in one goal and had a shutout. He made some timely saves when the opposition was putting on pressure in both games. He was the backbone for our team this weekend.
Nominating Coach: Dean Whittingham
Player Name: Mason Sheetz
Team: PHA Icemen
Age Level: 13U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Comment: Outstanding weekend by Mason, scoring 12 goals and 4 assists to help his team to a 3-1 record this past weekend!
Nominating Coach: Joe
Player Name: Douglas Rowe
Team: Skylands Kings
Age Level: 14U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Defense
Comment: [No Comment Provided]
Nominating Coach: Stephen Cavendish
Player Name: Erick Marino
Team: Red Bank Generals
Age Level: 14U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 92
Position: Center
Comment: Perhaps our most gifted passer, Erick has been nothing short of spectacular so far this season. He works hard every shift, game or practice, and plays with his head up always. He has an incredible knack for finding open teammates in all areas of the ice and has been instrumental in our team’s success and development this season. He’s been a real pleasure to coach.
Nominating Coach: Paul Losik
Player Name: Andrew Losik
Team: Wolfpack Hockey Club
Age Level: 14U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 5
Position: Goalie
Comment: 49 saves, 1 GA vs. the two top 14 AA teams in the NJ Division.
Nominating Coach: Nick Vitanovec
Player Name: Jack McLaughlin
Team: WBS Knights
Age Level: 15U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 7
Position: Forward
Comment: Jack is a force on the ice and this past weekend he showed why teams should be aware of him out there.
Nominating Coach: Peter La Monica
Player Name: Sean Tyrell
Team: North Jersey Avalanche
Age Level: 16U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Comment: Sean amassed 9 goals and 2 assists this past weekend in the AHF showcase, displaying his talents.
Nominating Coach: William DeMio
Player Name: Billy DeMio
Team: NJ Bandits
Age Level: 16U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment: Billy led his team to a 3-0 weekend with 4 goals and an assist, including one shorthanded goal and an overtime winner. He’s the engine that drives our team with his effort, determination, and tenacity.
Nominating Coach: Patrick O’Leary
Player Name: Jonah Rotman
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 16U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 19
Position: Forward
Comment: Assistant Captain Jonah Rotman helped lead the Chiefs to a 3-0 weekend with 4 goals and 5 assists. Jonah is a player who has the ability to change the momentum of a game with one big play.
Nominating Coach: Dom Lanza
Player Name: Josh Lanza
Team: NJ Stars
Age Level: 18U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 15
Position: Forward
Comment: Josh notched a hat trick in a thrilling come-from-behind 6-4 win this past weekend.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mentions.
Riley Ahiskali | Delaware Ducks | 8U | McDavid |
Andre D’Emidio | Rockets Hockey Club | 8U | Intermediate |
Mason Irwin | Delaware Ducks | 10U | Gretzky |
Paige Abbott | Tomorrow’s Ice | 10U | Gretzky |
Lucian Kizuka | Hollydell Hurricanes | 10U | Gretzky |
Caleb Voetgli | Wissahickon Warriors | 10U | Lemieux |
Brady Clinton | Wissahickon Warriors | 10U | Lemieux |
Thomas Morgan | Red Bank Generals | 10U | McDavid |
William Keene | NY Arrows | 10U | AA |
Hudson Cohen | Jersey Colts | 11U | AA |
Luke Lutzer | North Jersey Avalanche | 11U | AA |
Liam Hauck | Palmyra Black Knights | 11U | AA |
Liam Hauck | Palmyra Black Knights | 11U | AA |
Parker Unruh | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | AA |
Anthony Chiravolo | NY Dynamo | 12U | AA |
Jack Weber | LI Arrows | 12U | AA |
Carson Esturo & Callie Rizzo | LI Arrows | 12U | AA |
Vincent Prestinari | Toms River Blackhawks | 12U | McDavid |
Roman Boselli | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | McDavid |
Benjamin Cyr | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | AA |
Mason Wicinski | Mercer Chiefs | 13U | Lemieux |
Brady Marksamer | Tomorrow’s Ice | 13U | AA |
Kayden Youndt | Palmyra Black Knights | 13U | AA |
Christopher Spano | Woodbridge Wolfpack | 13U | AA |
Anthony Cambio | Tri-City Eagles | 13U | AA |
Nolan Little | Valley Forge Colonials | 14U | AA |
Jackson Repetz | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 14U | Lemieux |
Matthew Crist | Tri-City Eagles | 14U | AA |
Anthony Iannone | NJ Jets | 14U | AA |
Adam Sirmarco | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 14U | AA |
Henry Monks | Tomorrow’s Ice | 14U | McDavid |
Andrew Florio | Red Bank Generals | 14U | Gretzky |
Riley Tucker | Valley Forge Colonials | 14U | McDavid |
Zane Cruz | WBS Knights | 15U | AA |
Marcus D’Errico | PAL Blue Knights | 15U | AA |
Robert Young | NJ Jets | 15U | AA |
Michael Nelson | NJ Jets | 16U | AA |
Brendan Milliken | Grundy Senators | 16U | Gretzky |
Matthew Montena | NJ Bandits | 16U | AA |
Aiden Barraza | Florida Golden Wolves | 16U | AA |
Luke Brown | Palmyra Black Knights | 18U | Gretzky |
Cam Adams | WBS Knights | 18U | AA |
Nolan Stott | Team Philadelphia | 18U | AA |
Dean Swift | Jersey Colts | 18U | Gretzky |
Mason Schneider | Tri-City Eagles | 18U | AA |