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Bauer Hockey NAHL Forward of the Month: Hunter Hayes, Wisconsin Windigo
Making a splash ever since he joined the Windigo in February, Hunter Hayes has blazed a path of his own. The 5’10 lefty from Lodi, California has averaged over two points per game in March. In his nine games played in March, there was only one game he was pointless. That one game was his first pointless game since January 24, 2025. Hayes joined the Windigo in early February from the Minnesota Mallards. The 21-year-old notched six goals while leading the league in March with his 14 assists, 20 total points, and +13 rating. He had two four-point games in the month. His first four-point game was on March 7, 2025, against the Chippewa Steel. During this matchup, he produced his first hat trick of the season alongside an assist on John Halverson’s goal. His second four-point game was on March 22, 2025, against the Kenai River Brown Bears. Hayes played a role in every goal except one. He tallied three assists before scoring the last goal of the matchup. Hayes’ contribution to the scoresheet has been major, six out of his nine contests in March were multi-point games.
Hayes shares what it means to be recognized as Forward of the Month.
“It is a huge honor to win this award. I felt I had a good month individually and our team had a great month, clinching a playoff spot and extending our first-place position. I believe our overall team success leads to my individual success. My linemates also made the game really easy and our power play coming together helped a lot.”
Hayes’ offensive dominance has been felt since joining the Windigo. In his 14 games played with Wisconsin, he has tallied 12 goals, made 16 assists, and features a +21 rating. His offensive help on the ice has been felt at critical moments of the matchups with four of his 12 goals being game-winning goals. The Golden State skater was named as a 2025 Top Prospect for Team Central and in the tournament he produced an assist.
Assistant coach of the Windigio, Bryce Reddick, explains what it means to have Hayes lacing up for the squad.
“Hunter has been awesome for us since we acquired him at the deadline. He is playing a well-rounded 200-foot game and the hockey gods are rewarding him on the scoresheet. As a staff, he has been an absolute joy to work with and have in our dressing room.”
Runner-Up: Stepan Kuznetsov, Corpus Christi IceRays
Conner Broadhead Springfield Jr. Blues
Bauer Hockey NAHL Defenseman of the Month: Conner Broadhead, Springfield Jr. Blues
The ‘05 blueliner from St. Louis, Conner Broadhead, had his best month in the NAHL. In his ten games played this past month, he had seven games with points on the scoresheet. Broadhead logged two goals and eight assists while featuring a +9 rating. The second-year skater had three two-point matchups. One of his highlight games of the month came on March 21, 2025, against the Chippewa Steel. The Jr. Blues were down 2-1 heading into the third period. With the help of Broadhead on the ice, Springfield was able to produce a come-from-behind win. In back-to-back goals Broadhead provided the assist on the game-tying and game-winning goal for the Jr. Blues. Another key game for the 6’1 lefty was on March 7, 2025, against the Kenai River Brown Bears. In this contest, Broadhead produced his first power play goal of the season. This goal happened in the first minute of the second period and helped to lift the Jr. Blues to a 7-5 victory.
Broadhead shares why he is honored to have received the recognition.
“I’m very grateful and honored to receive this award. I’d like to thank my teammates and coaches for pushing me to get better every day. I feel this past month went great because of our team play and commitment to make a push for the playoffs. Showing up every day to practice with the mentality to get better has improved my confidence and production.”
The ‘05 skater leads his squad with 33 assists on the season while sitting in second with 37 total points. He is a second-year skater in the league and features 0.70 points per game for the Jr. Blues. This award marks the first time that Broadhead has been recognized for his work on the ice. The 6’1 lefty has laced up in 53 matchups for Springfield and continues to show up on the scoresheet.
Head coach of the Jr. Blues, Todd Pococke, goes into detail on the contribution that Broadhead has made for the Jr. Blues.
“Conner has been steady for us all season on the back end and continues to get better every day. He's been great on the power play and finds ways to get points. He also defends well. We're very pleased with his play as a whole!”
Runner-Up: Grant Winkler, Aberdeen Wings
Tomas Anderson Bismarck Bobcats
NAHL Goaltender of the Month: Tomas Anderson, Bismarck Bobcats
Earning his second Goaltender of the Month honor, Tomas Anderson is riding a nine-game win streak between the pipes. The 6’2 netminder from Stillwater, Minnesota has been lights out in March for the Bobcats. He features an impressive 1.44 goals against average and a .944 save percentage for the past month. Six of his nine contests featured a save percentage over .950. His month kicked off with a 35-save shutout against the Austin Bruins on March 1, 2025. This shutout marked his seventh shutout of the season. The month of March has treated Bismarck and Anderson quite well. Anderson’s ability in the blue paint coincides with the Bobcats' nine-game win streak. His next best game came on March 15, 2025, against the St. Cloud Norsemen. The ‘04 Niagara University commit stopped 25 out of 26 shots. His one goal that he allowed happened early in the first period. After that lone Norsemen goal, Anderson was lights out for the rest of the contest. He featured a .962 save percentage for that one game.
Tomas Anderson explains what it means to be named the Goaltender of the Month.
“Getting this award is a huge honor. The competition was tough in March as teams were fighting for playoff positioning, and that brought out my best performance. My entire team has been playing really well and that pushed me to match their intensity. I'm proud of what we’ve accomplished as a team and am grateful to be part of such a hardworking, talented group.”
Anderson has served as one of the top goaltenders in the league. The first-year netminder features the most wins in the league with 34 victories between the pipes. His win-loss record is even more impressive. There have only been eight games out of 42 matchups this season that Anderson was named to a loss. His dominance in the blue paint puts him second for the league with his 1.54 goals against average and third overall for his .937 save percentage.
Head coach of the Bobcats, Garett Roth, shares how impactful Anderson has been to the Bismarck Bobcats.
“Tomas has been outstanding for us all season and this past month was a huge stretch for our group with tough matchups. Tomas gives us the chance to win every night. His poise and consistency have been the driving force for our team's success. This recognition is not only a testament to this past month but also embodies what he has done for us all season long!”
Runner-Up: Jackson Fuller, New Mexico Ice Wolves
