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Liam Beerman Anchorage Wolverines
True Hockey NAHL Goaltender of the Month: Liam Beerman, Anchorage Wolverines
Anchorage netminder Liam Beerman was incredible in between the pipes over the month of March. Beerman, a native of Marquette, MI, posted a perfect 6-0 record, allowing only 11 goals on 165 shots during the month, including a 32 shot shutout victory. Beerman’s time in net during March was good for a 1.83 goals against average and a .933 save percentage. This season, Beerman holds a25-8-4 record, a 2.37 GAA and a .923 SV%.
“Over the month of March our team play, and specifically the play of Liam, has been outstanding winning every game he has started this month and helping our team to a stretch of 12 straight wins and a 17-game point streak,” Head Coach Nick Walters said. “When you have a goalie like that in net, it allows the rest of the team to play with a certain confidence. But I think a lot of the success starts before the puck even drops. It’s the scope of work he puts in each and every day, leading up to the weekend. His compete level in practice is always high, and it’s those little things that add up of the course of a year that have put him in this position.”
“I would just say obviously a lot of things have been clicking for our team lately as we’ve been on this big point streak,” Liam Beerman said. “I think everyone has made it really easy on me to make saves most nights and hopefully we can continue that into the playoffs.”
Runner-Up: Lukas Swedin, Minot Minotauros
Honorable Mentions: Matthew Alberti, Janesville Jets – Ivan Zhigolov, Odessa Jackalopes – Connor McDonough, Amarillo Wranglers – Max Weilandt, St. Cloud Norsemen – Carter Wishart, Chippewa Steel – Daniel Duris, Oklahoma Warriors – Adam Prokop, Minnesota Wilderness – Max Beckford, Wisconsin Windigio – Lukas Fursten, Danbury Hat Tricks – Marks Slavinskis-Repe, Kenai River Brown Bears – Tyler Krivstov, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Michael Manzi, El Paso Rhinos – Trent Wiemken, Austin Bruins – Niko Goich, Shreveport Mudbugs – Andy Vlaha, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Klayton Knapp, Bismarck Bobcats – Adam Dybal, Aberdeen Wings – Jack Wieneke, Lone Star Brahmas
Conner Brown Janesville Jets
Bauer Hockey NAHL Defenseman of the Month: Conner Brown, Janesville Jets
Janesville defenseman Conner Brown had a great month of March after appearing in 11 games. The Maplewood, MN native combined for 17 points during March, where he scored a goal and handed out 16 assists while maintaining a +2 rating. The Ferris State University commit is the NAHL’s top point-producing defender with 67 points in 53 games played this season.
“Conner has continued to have a great year for us,” Head Coach Joe Dibble said. “He has achieved so much this season and it’s great to see him get recognized for this award. He is obviously very gifted in his abilities to run a powerplay and create offense, but it’s the defensive growth in his game that has been a big part to our success. He has focused a lot this year on his defensive play and being a leader. It’s been fun to watch him evolve into the player he is.”
“I’m super excited to be getting defenseman of the month again, I couldn’t have done it without my teammates and my coaches,” Conner Brown said. “I’ve been pretty fortunate to play with the teammates I have this season. They have continued to believe and push me to be better everyday and that is a huge reason not only for my success, but most importantly the success of our team.”
Runner-Up: Camden Shasby, Anchorage Wolverines
Honorable Mentions: Trevor Mitchell, Odessa Jackalopes – Kyle DeMarco, Amarillo – Colby Woogk, Minot Minotauros – Kyle Miller, St. Cloud Norsemen – Dylan Shane, Johnstown Tomahawks – Scott Miner, Chippewa Steel – Nathan Rickey, Oklahoma Warriors – Beau Janzig, Minnesota Wilderness – Erick Comstock, Wisconsin Windigo – Cam Charron, Danbury Hat Tricks – Bryce Strand, Philadelphia Rebels – Luke Hause, Kenai River Brown Bears – Ingus Locmelis, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Jakub Jerman, El Paso Rhinos – Seth Murch, Shreveport Mudbugs – Luca Ricci, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Matthew Rafalski, Bismarck Bobcats – Wes Turner, Aberdeen Wings – Bryce Ingles, Lone Star Brahmas
Dominik Bartecko New Jersey Titans
Bauer Hockey NAHL Forward of the Month: Dominik Bartecko, New Jersey Titans
New Jersey forward Dominik Bartecko owned the month of March where he appeared in 10 games. Bartecko, 20, a native of Brentwood, TN, was an enormous contributor for the Titans’ team success as the Titans finished the month with an 8-2 record. Bartecko combined for an outstanding 24 points in March with 9 goals and 15 assists. The Mercyhurst University commit is the fourth highest scoring forward in the NAHL with 76 points.
“Dom was dominant throughout the month of March for our team,” Head Coach Craig Doremus said. “He was the leader for us day to day and raised his own level as well as those around him. Dom has worked day to day to improve his game and he has really pushed himself to become the best version of himself. He is going to be a heck of a college hockey player but until then we are lucky to have him here in New Jersey. We can’t wait to see him finish the regular season and then lead us into the playoffs.”
“I’m excited to receive forward of the month, but credit goes to my teammates,” Dominik Bartecko said. “We have been on a roll this last half, and we are playing with tons of confidence and swagger. All focus is going into these next couple weeks come playoff time, and I can’t wait to see what this group brings to the table.”
Runner-Up: Sam Stitz, Maryland Black Bears
Honorable Mentions: Mason Kesselring, Janesville Jets – Michael Kadlecik, Odessa Jackalopes – Ben Ivey, Amarillo Wranglers – Trevor Stachowiak, Minot Minotauros – Peyton Mithuangneau, St. Cloud Norsemen – Will Lawrence, Johnstown Tomahawks – Arvega Hovsepyan, Anchorage Wolverines – Jacob Ligi, Chippewa Steel – Anthony Cafarelli, Oklahoma Warriors – Nick Blood, Minnesota Wilderness – Max Martin, Wisconsin Windigo – Wyatt Stefan, Danbury Hat Tricks – Charles Panchisin, Philadelphia Rebels – Nolan Abraham, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Camden Bajzer, El Paso Rhinos – Dylan Cook, Austin Bruins – Ryan Burke, Shreveport Mudbugs – Ryan Seelinger, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Tommy Cronin, Bismarck Bobcats – Matthew Wisener, Aberdeen Wings – Ivan Zadvernyuk, Lone Star Brahmas
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