Bauer's Stars of the Week

Central Star of the Week: Cole Moore - Aberdeen Wings

Aberdeen Wings goalie Cole Moore, 19, led his team to pick up three of a possible four points in a weekend road series in Bismarck as the Wings maintained their spot in the 4^th and final playoff position in the two games. The  6’5/200 lbs. native of Toronto, ON, stopped 71 of 74 shots in the two wins. On Friday, Moore made 46 sabes in a 2-1 shootout loss. On Saturday, he stopped 25 of 26 shots in a 4-1 win. For the season, the Bowling Green recruit has a 19-15-3 record in 41 games played with a 2.63 goals against average and a .917 save percentage.“Cole was impressive this weekend giving us the chance to win both games. He is a hardworking player that is a leader on this team,” said Wings head coach Scott Langer.

2^nd Star: Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Luke Backel, F, Aberdeen Wings – Nico Chmelevski, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Drew Holt, F , Bismarck Bobcats – Will Ingemann, G, St. Cloud Norsemen – Gavin Morrissey, F, Austin Bruins – Hogan Sunjem, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Joe Sweeney, D, North Iowa Bulls – Walter Zacher, F, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Zakari Brice - New Jersey Titans

New Jersey Titans goalie Zakari Brice, 20, backstopped his team to a weekend road sweep of the Maine Nordiques as the Titans widened their lead for 2^nd place in the East Division. The 5’11/174 lbs. native of Fairbanks, AK, stopped 58 of 62 shots in the two wins. On Friday, Brice mad 23 saves in a 5-3 win. On Saturday, he made 35 saves in a 2-1 win. For the season, the Arizona State recruit has a 21-8-3 record in 33 games played with a 2.32 goals against average and a .921 save percentage. “Zak continued his strong play for us this past weekend.  Since returning from an early season Illness, he has really found himself and solidified himself as one of the best goaltenders in the league.  He was huge for us in each game providing big games at critical moments.  He is the backbone of our club, and we look forward to him continuing his strong play as we pursue a birth in the Robertson Cup Playoffs,” said Titans head coach Craig Doremus.

2^nd Star: Anthony Galante, F, Johnstown Tomahawks

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Reece Brednich, F, New Jersey Titans – Dimitry Kebreau, F, Maryland Black Bears – Evan Orloff, D, Maine Nordiques – Alec Rajalin-Scharp, G, Johnstown Tomahawks – Adam Schankula, F, Maryland Black Bears – Connor Sedlak, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Filip Wiberg, F, Maine Nordiques

Midwest Star of the Week: Sam Rice - Chippewa Steel

Chippewa Steel forward Sam Rice, 19, rad a huge weekend as the Steel took three of four points in a series against the Wisconsin Windigo. The 5’9/161 lbs. native of Prior Lake, MN, recorded seven points (4 goals, 3 assists) and was a +4 in the two contests. On Friday, Rice had a goal and three assists in a 6-5 shootout loss. On Saturday, he responded against with a hat-trick in a 5-2 win. For the season, Rice currectly leads the Steel in scoring with 54 points in 52 games played. “Sam is having a remarkable season and is somehow still taking his game to another level. He is a 200-foot player, who takes as much pride in keeping pucks out of our net, as he does in helping us score goals.  His level of focus and commitment to getting better is unmatched.  Sam is going to make a NCAA Division I staff very happy when he’s on campus, not only as a player, but as a student athlete and a culture driver,” said Steel head coach Casey Mignone.

2^nd Star: Trent Powell, D, Anchorage Wolverines

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Joe Cessario, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Zachary Cline, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Niklas Erickson, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Tyler Herzberg, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Kade Nielsen, F, Chippewa Steel – Isak Posch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Nils Walstrom, G, Kenai River Brown Bears – Hayden Walters, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Victor Widlund, F, Wisconsin Windigo

South Star of the Week: Chase Davis - Amarillo Wranglers

Amarillo Wranglers forward Chase Davis, 20, had a big weekend to help the Wranglers keep their playoff hopes alive as the swept the Corpus Christi IceRays at home. The 6’4/210 lbs. native of Alpharetta, GA, had six points and was +4 in the two wins. On Friday, Davis had the game-winning goal and an assist in a 7-1 win. On Saturday, he was even better with two goals and two assists in a 7-3 win. For the season, the Bentley University recruit currently leads the Wranglers in scoring with 51 points in 54 games to date. “Bentley University is getting a player next year that has the ability and readiness to make an immediate impact as a Freshman,” said Amarillo head coach Harry Mahood.

2^nd Star: Joey Delgreco, F, Oklahoma Warriors

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): William Gramme, G, Lone Star Brahmas – William Lawson-Body, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Drake Morse, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Alex Park, D, Shreveport Mudbugs – Rihards Simanovics, D, Amarillo Wranglers – Arthur Smith, G, Lone Star Brahmas – Carsen Stokes, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Central Star of the Week: Mitch Day - North Iowa Bulls

North Iowa goalie Mitch Day, 21, kept his hot play going this past weekend as the Bulls picked up a home sweep of the Aberdeen Wings. The 5’10/180 lbs. native of Kirkwood, MO, allowed just two goals in the wins and pushed his personal winning streak to five straight games. On Friday, Day made 15 saves in a 4-2 win. On Saturday, he stopped all 24 shots that came his way for his 4^th shutout of the season in a 4-0 win. For the season, Day has posted a 20-14-3 record in 38 appearances with a 2.60 goals against average and a .922 save percentage.“Mitch has been phenomenal for us in a push to get back into contention. His details and process are pro material and I believe he has NCAA Division I potential,” said Bulls head coach Todd Sanden.

2^nd Star: Logan Valkama, F, Bismarck Bobcats

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls – Tyler Dysart, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Damon Furuseth, F, Austin Bruins – Will Ingemann, G, St. Cloud Norsemen – Nick Justice, D, Aberdeen Wings – Attila Lippai, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings – Trevor Stachowiak, F, Minot Minotauros – Walter Zacher, F, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Kareem El-Bashir - Maryland Black Bears

Maryland Black Bears forward Kareem El-Bashir, 19, had a big weekend as his team picked up a three-game weekend home sweep of the Johnstown Tomahawks and clinched a playoff spot in the process. The 5’10/175 lbs. native of Chantilly, VA, had five points and was +6 in the three wins. On Friday, El-Bashir had an assist in a 6-1 win. On Saturdaym he had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 win, and on Sunday, he had another goal and an assist in a 6-1 win. For the season, El-Bashir currently has 13 points in 39 games played to date. “Kareem is one of the hardest working kids we have and has earned everything he has gotten. Watching him continually progress and become a very strong NAHL player has been impressive, and benefited the Maryland Black Bears big time. This young man is only at the inception of what he’s going to become as a player. With his grades and work ethic, an NCAA Division 1 school would be adding a heck of a person and player to the program,” said Maryland head coach Clint Mylymok.

2^nd Star: Brad McNeil, F, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Cullen DeYoung, G, Northeast Generals – Tyler Ramm, F, Northeast Generals

Midwest Star of the Week: Victor Widlund - Wisconsin Windigo

Wisconsin Windigo forward Victor Widlund, 21, had a big weekend as his team picked up a weekend home sweep of the Janesville Jets. The 5’11/190 lbs. native of Lerum, Sweden, had a huge offensive weekend, recording seven points in the two wins. On Friday, Widlund exploded for a hat-trick, including the game-winning goal, and two assists in a 10-2 win. On Saturday, he scored two more goals, including his second straight game-winner, in a 6-1 win. For the season, Widlund currently leads the Windigo in scoring with 42 points in 52 games played to date. “Victor has been a great 200-foot player and leader for us all season. His offensive game has developed as the season has gone on and he broke out this weekend leading us to another huge four points. I’m happy to see him rewarded for all his hard work,” said Wisconsin head coach Blake Hietala.

2^nd Star: Benjamin Anderson, F, Wisconsin Windigo

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Carson Dorfman, G, Springfield Jr. Blues – Adam Gajan, G, Chippewa Steel – Adyn Merrick, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Isak Posch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Tomas Trunda, F, Chippewa Steel

South Star of the Week: Simon Bucheler - Shreveport Mudbugs

Shreveport goalie Simon Bucheler, 20, continued his fantastic season with another stellar weekend in a home sweep of the El Paso Rhions. The 6’2/185 lbs. native of Saint-Laurent, Quebec, posted back-to-back shutouts in the two wins. On Friday, Bucheler made 24 saves in a 3-0 win, and then in Saturday, he made 19 saves through two periods of play in a 2-0 win. The Mercyhurt University commit currently leads in the NAHL with 24 wins, is 2^nd in shutout with five, 3^rd in goals against average with a 1.88 mark, and has a current shutout streak of 101 minutes and 29 seconds. “One of Simon’s biggest strengths is his consistency with everything he does. Being consistent in his preparation to play is what helped him this past weekend. He had a great outing Friday night, then jumped in to finish the last two periods Saturday night with a very strong effort. He was simple, consistent, and prepared no matter what was thrown at him. We are blessed to have a guy like that as one of our leaders,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

2^nd Star: Connor Brust, D, Corpus Christi IceRays

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): William Ahlrik, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Dylan Contreras, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Nikolai Dulak, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Ben Ivey, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Dylan Johnson, G, Oklahoma Warriors – Alfred Lindberg, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Nate Mann, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Connor McNaughton, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Johan Rosenquist, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Garrett Steele, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Max Scott - North Iowa Bulls

North Iowa Bulls forward Max Scott, 20, helped his team stay hot and in playoff position with a weekend road sweep in Minot of the Minotauros. The 6’1/190 lbs. native of San Jose, CA, totaled seven points in the two wins, which included two goals and five assists. On Friday, Scott had a goal and an assist in a 3-1 win. On Saturday, he had a goal and four assists in a 5-4 win. For the season, the Brown University recruit is currently 2^nd in team scoring with 42 points in 49 games played to date. Max’s work ethic is second to none. He is consistently our hardest working player. His production with his skill set, is effort based,” said Bulls head coach Todd Sanden.

2^nd Star: Ethan Dahlmeir, G, St. Cloud Norsemen

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Contessa, F, Aberdeen Wings – Mitch Day, G, North Iowa Bulls – Vertti Jantunen, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Linards Lipskis, G, Bismarck Bobcats – Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings – Gavin Morrissey, F, Austin Bruins – Kade Peterson, F, St. Cloud Norsemen

East Star of the Week: Ben Muthersbaugh - New Jersey Titans

New Jersey forward Ben Muthersbaugh, 19, had a big weekend as the Titans split their weekend home series against Maryland. The 5’11/209 lbs. native of Gilford, New Hampshire totaled four goals in three games last week. After the team was shutout on Tuesday in a loss to Philadelphia, Muthersbaugh scored two goals on Friday in a 3-2 win over the Black Bears. On Saturday, Muthersbaugh scored two more goals in a 4-3 loss. For the season, Muthersbaugh has recorded 31 points (19 goals, 12 assists) in 47 games played to date. “Ben was huge for us on the offensive side of the puck all weekend. Scoring two goals each night against a strong Maryland club were big in helping us get the split for the weekend. Ben’s release and shot are a huge weapon, and he has worked daily to improve in all aspects of the game,” said Titans head coach Craig Doremus.

2^nd Star: Aidan Coupe, F, Maine Nordiques

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nicholas Bernardo, D, Maine Nordiques – Max Hamstad, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Joe Harney, D, New Jersey Titans – Klaus Jogi, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Karlis Meszargs, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Hunter Ramos, F, Maryland Black Bars – Brayden Stannard, F, Maryland Black Bears

Midwest Star of the Week: Sawyer Scholl - Minnesota Wilderness

Thanks to another big weekend from forward Sawyer Scholl, 21, the Minnesota Wilderness extended their winning streak to five straight games with a weekend road sweep of the Anchorage Wolverines. The 6’2/190 lbs. native of Green Bay, WI, had a five-point weekend, which included four goals and an assist. On Friday, Scholl had two goals and an assist in a 4-2 win. On Saturday, he scored two more goals in a 6-2 win. For the season, the University of Wisconsin recruit has 14 points in just 11 games since joining the Wilderness in early February. “Sawyer had another great weekend for us continuing his strong play since he joined us. Not only was he rewarded for his offensive abilities scoring some big goals, but he also played a strong 200-foot game playing all situations for us helping the team to two big wins on the road against a very tough opponent,” said Wilderness head coach Brett Skinner.

2^nd Star: Sam Rice, F, Chippewa Steel

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kory Diponio, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Adam Gajan, G, Chippewa Steel – Noah Holt, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Kevin Marx Noren, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Gavin Moffatt, G, Wisconsin Windigo – Cameron Morris, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Carson Triggs, F, Kenai River Brown Bears

South Star of the Week: Therien Thiesing - Oklahoma Warriors

Oklahoma Warriors defenseman Therien Thiesing, 20, had a good weekend to help his team clinch a spot in the NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs with a weekend home sweep of the Corpus Christi IceRays. The 6’0/178 lbs. native of Franklin, TN, had four points in the two wins, which included two goals and two assists along with a +3 rating. On Friday, Thiesing assisted on the game-winning goal in a 4-2 win. On Saturday, he scored twice and added an assist in a 6-1 win. For the season, Thiesing has recorded 24 points in 45 games played to date. “Therien had an excellent weekend for us and has been an impact player for us in the second half. He has proven he can be a difference maker for us in evert facet of the game. His confidence has been a huge part of his development this year,” said Warriors head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Garrett Steele, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Will Craig, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Malte Hasselgren, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Will Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Mason Kelly, F, El Paso Rhinos – Hayden Nichol, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Nolan Suggs, G, El Paso Rhinos

Central Star of the Week: Jack Mesic - North Iowa Bulls

North Iowa defenseman Jack Mesic, 20, helped his team climb into the 4^th and final playoff spot in the Central Division thanks to two wins in three games this past weekend. The 5’10/170 lbs. native of Plymouth, MI, had six points in the three games and was a +5. On Friday, Mesic picked up three assists in a 5-4 shootout win at home over the St. Cloud Norsemen. On Sunday, he had a goal and two assists in a 3-1 road win in St. Cloud. For the season, the Ferris State recruit leads all Bulls defensemen in scoring with 25 points in 46 games played to date. “Jack's play recently has been tremendous.  He's been very responsible defensively while producing offensively. Jack has been a catalyst in our effort to regain a playoff position.

2^nd Star: Andrew Clarke, F, St. Cloud Norsemen

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Owen Benoit, D, Aberdeen Wings – Nico Chmelevski, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Mitch Day, G, North Iowa Bulls – Calvin Hanson, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Hunter Longhi, F, Minot Minotauros - Gavin Morrissey, F, Austin Bruins – Blake Perbix, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Nikolai Tishkevich, F, Aberdeen Wings – Walter Zacher, F, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Jakub Krbecek - Philadelphia Rebels

Philadelphia Rebels goalie Jakub Krbecek, 20, had literally a perfect week this past week in the three games that he started and appeared in. The 6’2/180 lbs. native of Prague, Czech Republic, posted a shutout in all three starts this past week, stopping all 92 shots he faced. His week started with a 45-save shutout on Tuesday in a 3-0 road win in New Jersey. On Friday, he stopped all 24 shots that came his way in a 4-0 home win over Danbury. On Saturday, he made 23 saves in another 4-0 shutout. Krbecek currently is riding a shutout streak of 191 minutes and :36 seconds and has posted a shutout in four of his last five games. He is currently 2^nd in the NAHL with a .931 save percentage. “Jakub had an impressive week. He has been a rock for us all season and managed to find a whole new level of performance,” said Rebels head coach Justin Hale.

2^nd Star: Nick Ahern, F, Johnstown Tomahawks

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Frankie D’Ancona, F, Northeast Generals – Cullen DeYoung, G, Northeast Generals – Dimitry Kebreau, F, Maryland Black Bears – Will Moore, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Kellen Murphy, F, Maine Nordiques – Evan Orloff, D, Maine Nordiques – Trey Scott, D, Maryland Black Bears – Greg Spitznagel, F, Philadelphia Rebels

Midwest Star of the Week: Isak Posch - Minnesota Wilderness

The Minnesota Wilderness and goaltender isak Posch, 21, kept pace with the Midwest leaders thanks to a weekend road sweep of the Kenai River Brown Bears. The 6’3/210 lbs. native of Umea, Sweden, allowed just two goals in the two wins, stopping 62 of 64 shots. On Friday, Posch made 31 saves in a 4-1 win, and then on Saturday, he made 31 saves again in another 4-1 win. For the season, the St. Cloud State recruit has a 19-10-6 record in 35 games played, which includes a 2.25 goals against average and a .922 save percentage. “Isak continued his strong play he has showed all season for us this weekend. His consistent approach off the ice and professional mind set allowed him to play his best traveling up to Alaska and playing in a tough environment against a good opponent. Our strong team play in front of him gave him an opportunity to shut the door when needed and was an integral part of the two wins we had this weekend,” said Wilderness head coach Brett Skinner.

2^nd Star: Adam Gajan, G, Chippewa Steel

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Herzberg, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Revelin Mack, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Cole Mickel, D, Wisconsin Windigo – Cameron Morris, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Peyton Platter, F, Chippewa Steel – Sawyer Scholl, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Will Schumacher, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Brady Welsch, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

South Star of the Week: Carter Clafton - Amarillo Wranglers

Amarillo Wranglers goalie Carter Clafton, 20, led his team to a weekend road sweep of the El Paso Rhinos this past weekend. The 6’2/175 lbs. native of Grand Rapids, MN, allowed just one goal in the two wins, stopping 44 of a possible 45 shots. On Friday, Clafton stopped all 26 shots that came his way for his third shutout of the season in a 3-0 win. On Saturday, he allowed a single goal on 19 shots in a 5-1 win. For the season, the Air Force recruit has a 10-11-3 record in 27 games played with a 2.39 goals against average and .921 save percentage. “Carter has really benefitted from his work with our Goalie Consultant, Erik Schardt. Coach Schardt has continued to encourage Carter these last two seasons. Carter has continually pushed himself and adopted full responsibility for his play. A great example of the value of perseverance, resiliency, and hard work,” said Wranglers head coach Harry Mahood.

2^nd Star: Nick Marino, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Simon Bucheler, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Tony Leahy, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – William Marshall, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Jack McDonald, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Johan Rosenquist, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Sully Scholle, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Ivan Zadvernyuk, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Hunter Longhi - Minot Minotauros

Minot forward Hunter Longhi, 20, had a productive and record-breaking weekend as the Minotauros split a home-and-home series with the Bismarck Bobcats. The 5’8/175 lbs. native of Collinsville, IL, had five point in the two games. On Frdiay, Longhi scored a goal in a 6-2 road loss at Bismarck. On Saturday, he had the game-winning goal and three assists in a 6-4 win. For the season, the American International recruit leads the Minotauros in scoring with 56 points in 45 games played. During the weekend, he set new franchise records for assists (39) and points (56) in a season. “Hunter had a fantastic weekend and produced offense when we needed it the most on Saturday night. He also broke two singles-season franchise records in the process of having a great weekend. We have relied on him all year and he has consistently shown up for our team and his teammates. We look forward to Hunter continuing his success the rest of this season,” said Minot head coach Cody Campbell.

2^nd Star: Byron Hartley, F, North Iowa Bulls

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Owen Benoit, D, Aberdeen Wings – Nico Chmelevski, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Andrew Clarke, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Mitch Day, G, North Iowa Bulls – Logan Gravink, F, Aberdeen Wings – Calvin Hanson, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Gavin Morrissey, F, Austin Bruins – Kade Peterson, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Walter Zacher, F, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Zakari Brice - New Jersey Titans

New Jersey goalie Zakari Brice, 20, posted a shutout in both starts this weekend as the Titans swept the Johnstown Tomahawks. The 5’11/174 lbs. native of Fairbanks, AK, stopped all 55 shots that came his way for his first two shutouts of the season. On Friday, he made 35 saves in a 4-0 shutout. On Saturday, he made 20 saves in a 6-0 shutout. For the season, the Arizona State commit has a 17-5-3 record with a 2.41 goals against average and a .917 save percentage. “It was an impressive weekend by Zak. We were flat on Friday night through the first two periods and he was the only reason we stayed within striking distance of Johnstown. He came up huge for us while we got our game in order and we were able to come away from the weekend with four big points.  Zak has been rock solid for us throughout the year and we look forward to him continuing to lead us as we pursue the Robertson Cup Playoffs,” said Titans head coach Craig Doremus.

2^nd Star: William Hakansson, G, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nicholas Bernardo, D, Maine Nordiques – Kareem El-Bashir, F, Maryland Black Bears – Oliver Genest, F, Maine Nordiques – Jakub Krbecek, G, Philadelphia Rebels – Ben Muthersbaugh, F, New Jersey Titans

Midwest Star of the Week: Julian Recine - Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Fairbanks forward Julian Recine had a big week to help the Ice Dogs pick up two wins in three games this past week. The 5’10/175 lbs. native of Stittsville, ON, had five points and was a +3 in the three games. On Tuesday, Recine assisted on the lone Ice Dogs goal in a 5-1 loss against Janesville. On Friday, he had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime win over division rival Anchorage. On Saturday, he had the game-winning goal and an assist in a 2-0 win. For the season, Recine is currently 3^rd in team scoring with 36 points in 47 regular season games played to date. “Julian continues to impress and showcase his abilities on both sides of the puck and become a force within our team. We are hopeful that his continue great play leads to an opportunity to play in the NCAA,” said Ice Dogs head coach Dave Allison.

2^nd Star: Nils Wallstrom, G, Kenai River Brown Bears  

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zachary Burfoot, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Reid Daavettila, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Alex Fendler, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Ryan Finch, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Revelin Mack, F, Anchorage Wolverines - Nikita Nikora, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Joey Potter, D, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Sawyer Scholl, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Will Schumacher, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Shane Soderwall, G, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Camden Bajzer - El Paso Rhinos

El Paso Rhinos forward Camden Bajzer, 18, had his best weekend in a Rhinos uniform as he helped his team pick up three of a possible four points in a weekend home series against Odessa. The 5’11/175 lbs. native of Cleveland, OH, had five points and was a +6 in the two games. On Friday, Bajzer had two goals and an assist in a 5-4 shootout loss. On Saturday, he scored two more goals in a 3-2 shootout win. Since joining El Paso in early January, Bazjer has nine points in 18 regular season games played so far during the 2022-23 season. “Camden has been a very nice addition for our team and each week is progressively getting better. We are excited for his future and seeing what he can do the remainder of the season,” said Rhinos head coach Joe Coombs.

2^nd Star: Chase Davis, F, Amarillo Wranglers

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Yusaku Ando, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Simon Bucheler, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Nikola Goich, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – William Gramme, G, Lone Star Brahmas – William Lawson-Body, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Sully Scholle, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Arthur Smith, G, Lone Star Brahmas – Drew Sutton, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Roman Zap, F, Amarillo Wranglers

Central Star of the Week: Dylan Cook - Austin Bruins

Austin Bruins forward Dylan Cook, 19, pick up five points as the Bruins split a weekend home series against Bismarck. The 6’0/180 lbs. native of Princeton, MN, began the weekend with the game-winning goal and two assists in a 4-0 win on Friday. On Saturday, Cook had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss. For the season, Cook is currently tied for 4^th in team scoring with 32 points in 44 games played to date. “Dylan played fantastic this weekend. He made plays, finished checks and scored goals. We want him to continue to play well down the stretch,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Mitch Day, G, North Iowa Bulls

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jackson Bisson, F, North Iowa Bulls – Owen Dubois, F, Aberdeen Wings – Logan Gravink, F, Aberdeen Wings – Daniels Mornieks, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Adam Pietila, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Brandon Reller, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Anthony Ruklic, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Austin Salani, F, Austin Bruins – Lawton Zacher, G, Minot Minotauros

East Star of the Week: Paul Minnehan - Northeast Generals

Northeast Generals forward Paul Minnehan, 19, was an offensive force this past week in three games against the Maine Nordiques. The 6’2/166 lbs. native of Cypress, CA, totaled nine points in the three games. On Thursday, he had a goal and four assists in a 6-5 home loss. The next night, he picked up a goal and two assists in a 4-1 win. On Sunday, he assisted on the lone Generals goal in a 2-1 loss. For the season, the Arizona State recruit is 2^nd in league scoring with 64 points in 43 games played to date. “Paul has been great all year.  We have hit a little bit of a rough patch as a team and Paul has really stepped up both on and off the ice.  He has set the example of how to work hard shift after shift.  Paul is not only a great player but a great captain that continues to produce game in and game out.  We look forward to his contributions as we come down the stretch,” said Generals head coach Bryan Erikson.

2^nd Star: Michael Young, F, New Jersey Titans

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kael Depape, G, Maine Nordiques – Adam Johnson, G, Johnstown Tomahawks – Levente Keresztes, F, New Jersey Titans – Brad McNeil, F, Maryland Black Bears – Ryan Panico, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Branden Piku, F, Maryland Black Bears – Filip Wiberg, F, Maine Nordiques

Midwest Star of the Week: Marcus Broberg - Springfield Jr. Blues

Springfield Jr. Blues defenseman Marcus Broberg, 19, had his best week in a Jr. Blues uniform as Springfield picked up a weekend home split against the Chippewa Steel. The 6’0/183 lbs. native of Orebro, Sweden, had four points in the two games. On Friday, Forberg had the game-winning goal and an assist in a 2-1 win. On Saturday, he assisted on both Springfield goals in a 5-2 loss. For the season, the Nebraska-Omaha recruit has six points in eight games with the Jr. Blues. “I thought Marcus had a great weekend. He has the ability to breakout the puck out with his feet and sees the ice very well in the offensive zone. He made some big plays for us all weekend,” said Jr. Blues head coach Tyler Rennette.

2^nd Star: Cameron Morris, F, Anchorage Wolverines

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Maxwell Beckford, G, Wisconsin Windigo - Justin Biraben, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Ryan Finch, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Sam Frandina, D, Chippewa Steel – Peyton Platter, F, Chippewa Steel – Joey Potter, D, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Jackson Reineke, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Will Schumacher, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Carson Triggs, F, Kenai River Brown Bears

South Star of the Week: Dayne Hoyord - Odessa Jackalopes

Odessa Jackalopes forward Dayne Hoyord, 20, led his club to a weekend road sweep of the Corpus Christi IceRays. The 5’10/194 lbs. native of Scandinavia, WI, began the weekend scoring all three goals, including the game-winner, in a 3-1 win on Friday. On Saturday, Hoyord picked up three assists in a 5-1 win. For the season, the Army recruit is 4^th in team scoring with 34 points in 40 games played to date. “Dayne has been growing his game as the season has gone on. It’s great to see him compete and start scoring like we know he can do. He’s doing a great job of leading by example,” said Jackalopes head coach Scott Deur.

2^nd Star: Jeff Hutchinson, D, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Hunter Allen, F, Oklahoma Warriors - Simon Bucheler, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Carter Clafton, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Logan Gotinsky, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Will Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Dylan Johnson, G, Oklahoma Warriors – Jakob Karpa, D, Lone Star Brahmas – Jack McDonald, F, Amarillo Wranglers- Dhillon Wilde, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Alexander Gullichsen - Aberdeen Wings

Aberdeen Wings forward Alexander Gullichsen, 20, helped his team stay in 2^nd place in the Central Division with a big weekend road sweep of the Minot Minotauros. The 6’3/195 lbs. native of Turku, Finland, had five points and was a +3 in the two wins. On Friday, he collected three assists in a 4-1 win. On Saturday, he scored two goals in a 4-3 win. For the season, Gullichsen, who played in the 2023 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, is tied for 3^rd in team scoring with 26 points in 37 gamed played to date. “Alexander is a player that really works on his craft and the time he puts into the game will pay dividends. This week Alexander was a big part of our two-game success,” said Wings head coach Scott Langer.

2^nd Star: Gavin Morrissey, F, Austin Bruins

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Julian Beaumont, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls – Braden Fischer, F, Minot Minotauros – Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings – Kade Peterson, F, St. Cloud Norsemen - Adam Pietila, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Blake Ulve, F, North Iowa Bulls – Walter Zacher, F, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Aidan Coupe - Maine Nordiques

Maine Nordiques forward Aidan Coupe, 21, played a big role in helping his team pick up three of a possible four points in a weekend road series against 1^st place Maryland. The 5’11/165 lbs. native of Gilbert, AZ, had three points and was +2 during the weekend. On Friday, he had the only goal, which was the game-winner, in a 1-0 win. On Saturday, he scored another goal and added an assist in a 5-4 overtime loss. For the season, Coupe has 20 points in 36 games played to date. “Aidan is in a full stride version of his game. He is a 200-foot centerman, that possesses many attributes to contribute on both sides of the puck. He has been embraced by our organization and community since Day 1. Like all the players on our team, he carries himself like a leader on and off the ice. Every day he pushes himself and his team to get one step closer,” said Nordiques head Matt Pinchevsky.

2^nd Star: Luke Van Why, D, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kael DePape, G, Maine Nordiques – Max Hamstad, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Toby Hopp, G, Northeast Generals – Ryan Panico, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Connor Sedlak, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Johnny Ulicny, F, Johnstown Tomahawks 

Midwest Star of the Week: Adam Gajan - Chippewa Steel

Chippewa Steel goalie Adam Gajan, 18, kept his perfect month of February going with two more wins this weekend in a sweep of the Springfield Jr. Blues. The 6’3/176 lbs. native of Poprad, Slovakia, allowed just two goals during the two wins and stopped 57 pf 59 shots. On Friday, Gajan made 27 saves in a 3-2 win. On Saturday, he stopped all 30 shots that came his way for his first shutout of the season in a 2-0 win. For the season, the Minnesota-Duluth commit has an 11-8-1 record with a 2.80 goals against average and a .916 save percentage. “Adam’s play this weekend was outstanding.  It is great to see him playing at such a high level. When he is playing like this, he exudes a confidence that our team builds off.  I don’t know if I have ever been around another kid who could have handled what has been thrown at Adam this year. It is a testament to his preparation and his level of commitment to being the best player he can be,” said Steel head coach Casey Mignone.

2^nd Star: Shane Soderwall, G, Anchorage Wolverines

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Joe Cesario, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Sam Rice, F, Chippewa Steel

South Star of the Week: Eric Vitale - Shreveport Mudbugs

The Shreveport Mudbugs moved into 3^rd place in the South Division thanks to a weekend road sweep of the New Mexico Ice Wolves. Mudbugs forward Eric Vitale, 20, played a big part in the weekend wins, putting up five points and a +3 rating in the two games. On Friday, the 6’2/187 lbs. native of Markham, ON, had a goal in a 5-4 win. On Saturday, he had a goal and three assists in a 4-2 win. For the season, Vitale is tied for 3^rd in team scoring with 27 points in 36 games played. “Eric is the type of player that can put up points and has been working on rounding out the other parts of his game.  His points were great but I’m proud of his +3 rating.  With the exception of the penalty kill, he played in all situations and was a big part of the team’s success this past weekend,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

2^nd Star: William Lawson-Body, F, Oklahoma Warriors

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Carter Clafton, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Daniel Duris, G, Oklahoma Warriors – Jack Ivey, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Alfred Lindberg, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Tyler Samodral, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Garrett Steele, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Ethan Dahlmeir - St. Cloud Norsemen

The St. Cloud Norsemen and goalie Ethan Dahlmeir, 19, picked up three out of four points this past weekend in a series against Bismarck. The 6’4/215 lbs. native of Lakeville, MN, allowed just a single goal in the two games, stopping 35 of 36 shots. On Friday, he stopped all 13 shots that came his way for his second shutout of the season in a 2-0 win. On Saturday, he made 22 saves and allowed just a single goal in regulation in a 2-1 shootout loss. For the season, Dahlmeir had an 8-7-0 record in 18 appearances with a 2.12 goals against average and .927 save percentage. “Ethan has been playing with more consistency and helping us have a chance every night,” said Norsemen head coach Corey Millen.

2^nd Star: Lawton Zacher, G, Minot Minotauros

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Luke Backel, F, Aberdeen Wings – Mitch Day, G, North Iowa Bulls – Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls – Hunter Garvey, G, Bismarck Bobcats -  Linards Lipskis, G, Bismarck Bobcats – Landon Parker, F, Aberdeen Wings – Ocean Wallace, F, Austin Bruins – Walter Zacher, F, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Brendan Gibbons - Maine Nordiques

Gibbons, 20, had a productive weekend to lead the Nordiques to a weekend home sweep of the Philadelphia Rebels. The 6’2/200 lbs. native of Wakefield, RI, had five points in the sweep, including three goals and two assists. On Friday, the Air Force recruit had two goals and two assists in a 7-2 win. On Saturday, he had the game-winning goal in a 4-1 win. For the season, Gibbons leads the Nordiques in scoring with 41 points in 37 games played to date. “The word commitment defines how Brendan goes about his business. He’s a committed teammate, student, and leader. To be so offensively consistent and still focus on the defensive side of his game is a testament to how much trust he will earn at the next level. Accountability and execution are a huge part of his game and what he brings to our room as our Captain. He’s never satisfied. The staff at Air Force has a true leader coming their way,” said Nordiques head Matt Pinchevsky.

2^nd Star: Joe Harney, D, New Jersey Titans

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Drake Albers, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Dylan Shane, D, Johnstown Tomahawks – Filip Wiberg, F, Maine Nordiques – Michael Young, F, New Jersey Titans

Midwest Star of the Week: Sam Rice - Chippewa Steel

Chippewa Steel forward Sam Rice, 19, had a big weekend as he helped his team to a weekend home sweep of the Kenai River Brown Bears. The 5’9/161 lbs. native of Prior Lake, MN, had four goals in the two wins. On Friday, Rice had a hat-trick, including the game-winning goal, in a 5-1 win. On Saturday, he scored again in a 6-2 win. For the season, Rice is 2^nd in team scoring with 34 points in 38 games played to date. “Sam has been our most consistent forward over the last few weeks. He plays the right way every night and I’m happy to see some pucks go in the net for him.  His progression and growth throughout his first year of junior hockey has been tremendous. We are excited to see how the rest of the season goes for him,” said Steel head coach Casey Mignone.

2^nd Star: Tyler Borgula, F, Springfield Jr. Blues and Kevin Marx Noren, F, Minnesota Wilderness

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zach Burfoot, F, Wisconsin Windigo – J.J. Grainda, F, Chippewa Steel – Samuel Groebner, D, Wisconsin Windigo – Hadley Hudak, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Parker Mabbett, F, Janesville Jets – Fedya Nikolayenya, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Jackson Reineke, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Gunnar Thorseson, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Max Wagener, F, Janesville Jets

South Star of the Week: Daniel Duris - Oklahoma Warriors

Oklahoma Warriors goalie Daniel Duris, 19, backstopped his team to three wins this past week. The 6’1/180 lbs. native of Martin, Slovakia, gave up just three goals in three games, stopping 84 of 87 shots. On Wednesday, he made 21 saves in a 7-1 home over Amarillo. On Friday, he stopped all 36 shots that came his way for his third shutout of the season in a 5-0 win at Corpus Christi. On Saturday, he made 24 saves in a 7-2 win in Corpus Christi. For the season, Duris has an 18-3-0 record in 23 games played with a 2.06 goals against average and a .921 save percentage. His 18 wins is currently 2^nd in the NAHL. “Daniel had a great weekend and has continued to give us a chance to win every night. He has been fantastic for us all season long and deserves this recognition,” said Warriors head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Garrett Horsager, D, Oklahoma Warriors

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tanyon Bajzer, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Luca Ganz, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Tony Leahy, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Alfred Lindberg, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Jake Mack, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Jack McDonald, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Hayden Nichol, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Tyler Dysart - St. Cloud Norsemen

The St. Cloud Norsemen and forward Tyler Dysart, 18, extended their winning streak to five straight games thanks to a three-game weekend sweep of the North Iowa Bulls this past weekend. The 5’10/176 lbs. native of Sunnyvale, CA, was a factor in all three wins, recording five points (3 goals, 2 assists). On Friday, Dysart had a goal in a 4-3 home win. On Saturday, he picked up another goal and an assist in a 4-2 road win. On Sunday, he had the game-winning goal and an assist in a 2-1 win. For the season, Dysart has 17 points in 32 games played to date. “Tyler is a talented young kid who is starting to find his way. When he is skating and working, he is a very valuable player for us,” said Norsemen head coach Corey Millen.

2^nd Star: Linards Lipskis, G, Bismarck Bobcats

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Luke Backel, F, Aberdeen Wings – Andrew Clarke, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Simone Dadie, F, North Iowa Bulls – Patrick Johnson, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Chase LaPinta, F, Minot Minotauros – Noah Rupprecht, G, Minot Minotauros – Austin Salani, F, Austin Bruins – Dylan Wegner, F, Aberdeen Wings – Trent Wiemeken, G, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Jakub Krbecek - Philadelphia Rebels

Philadelphia Rebels goalie Jakub Krbecek, 19, came up big in a weekend home-and-home sweep of the New Jersey Titans as the Rebels continued their push for the playoff spot. The 6’2/180 lbs. native of Prague, Czech, started and won both games, stopping 56 of 60 shots in the process. On Friday, he made 26 saves in a 3-2 home win over the Titans. On Saturday, he made 30 saves and then stopped seven of eight shooters in the shootout in a 3-2 win on the road. For the season, Krbecek in 15-11-1 in 28 games played with a 2.68 goals against average and .921 save percentage.  “I am very excited for Jakub. He had another solid great weekend against a strong competitor. He’s continued to get better and better as the season has gone on,” said Rebels head coach Justin Hale.

2^nd Star: Paul Minnehan, F, Northeast Generals

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): David Andreychuk, F, Northeast Generals – Dominik Bartecko, F, New Jersey Titans – Kal Essenmacher, F, Maryland Black Bears – Robert Hyde, F, New Jersey Titans – Sean Kilcullen, D, Maryland Black Bears – Will Lawrence, F Johnstown Tomahawks – Will Moore, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Connor Sedlak, F, Philadelphia Rebels

Midwest Star of the Week: Jimmy Doyle - Janesville Jets

Janesville Jets forward Jimmy Doyle, 20, had his most productive weekend of the 2022-23 season as the Jets picked up a weekend home sweep of the Chippewa Steel. The 6’2/190 lbs. native of Plainfield, IL, had six points (2 goals, 4 assists) and was a +3 in the two wins. On Friday, Doyle had a goal and an assist in a 3-1 win. On Saturday, he had a goal and three assists in a 9-5 win. For the season, Doyle, who just committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at Bentley University, leads the Jets in scoring with 34 points in 41 games played to date. “Jimmy has been a driver of our team since the beginning of the year. He is playing at a high level with great compete, and offensive production. Jimmy’s ability to create offensively and strong defensive play propelled the team forward in a great weekend,” said Jets head coach Joe Dibble.

2^nd Star: Nils Wallstrom, G, Kenai River Brown Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Connor Deturris, F, Janesville Jets – Garett Drotts, F, Kenai River Brown Bears - J.J. Grainda, F, Chippewa Steel – Matthew Grannan, F, Chippewa Steel – Hayden Hennen, D, Anchorage Wolverines – Tyler Herzberg, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Kevin Marx Noren, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Jake Peterson, D, Springfield Jr. Blues – Julian Recine, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Jackson Reineke, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Landry Schmuck, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Gunnar Thoreson, F, Minnesota Wilderness

South Star of the Week: Drew Sutton - Oklahoma Warriors

Oklahoma Warriors forward Drew Sutton, 19, helped his team cruise to a weekend home sweep of the Corpus Christi IceRays, which not only extended the Warriors winning streak to eight straight games, but also moved the team into sole possession of 1^st place in the South Division. The 5’10/168 lbs. native of Hortonville, WI, put up six points in the two wins. On Friday, Sutton had an assist in a 9-1 win. On Saturday, he had two goals, including the game-winner, and three assists in an 8-3 win. For the season, Sutton is tied for the team scoring lead with 38 points in 35 games played. “Drew has been one of our most consistent 200-foot players all season. He can have an impact in the game regardless of if he is on the score sheet or not. His IQ and attention to detail makes him one of the most valuable players for us every night. Drew's approach in preparation will be a huge part in his success at the NCAA level,” said Warriors head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Emerson Goode, F, Odessa Jackalopes

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): William Ahlrik, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Yusaku Ando, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Simon Bucheler, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Luca Ganz, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Will Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Nick Marino, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Pierce Patterson, D, Amarillo Wranglers – Johan Rosenquist, F, Lone Star Brahmas – David Skuhrovec, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Calvin Hanson - Bismarck Bobcats

Bismarck forward Calvin Hanson, 20, helped his team pick up eight of the possible nine points this past weekend in a three-game series against Aberdeen. The 5’9/165 lbs. native of Hallock, MN, had six points (4 goals, 2 assists) and was a +6 in the three games. On Thursday, had the game-winning goal in a 6-0 road win in Aberdeen. On Friday, he had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss at home. On Saturday, he posted a pair of goals and an assist in a 10-4 home win over the Wings. For the season, Hanson is tied for 3^rd in team scoring with 29 points in 36 games played. “Calvin has been a huge part of this team's success lately. He's playing the game the right way and his speed and willingness to go to the hard areas is the reason he’s getting rewarded for it,” said Bobcats head coach Layne Sedevie.

2^nd Star: Andrew Clarke, F, St. Cloud Norsemen

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Logan Gravink, F, Aberdeen Wings – Vertti Jantunen, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Nikolai Tishkevich, F, Aberdeen Wings

East Star of the Week: Michael Young - New Jersey Titans

New Jersey forward Michael Young, 20, had another big weekend to help his team pick up a weekend road sweep of the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks. The 5’11/184 lbs. native of Kings Park, NY, had four points in the two wins. On Friday, he had a goal in a 2-1 win. On Saturday, he scored another goal and added two assists in a 5-1 win. For the season, Young continues to lead the Titans in scoring with 40 points (15 goals, 25 assists) in 30 games played to date. “Michael continues to perform at an extremely high, consistent level. His game has taken off to another level and we couldn’t be happier for him or our team. Michael’s ability to dominate offensively while continuing his strong defensive play has been a huge part of our team finding ourselves. We look forward to him continuing to help our team pursue the Robertson Cup Playoffs,” said Titans head coach Craig Doremus.

2^nd Star: Filip Wiberg, F, Maine Nordiques

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Andrew DellaDonna, F, Northeast Generals – Kael DePape, G, Maine Nordiques – David Deputy, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Max Hamstad, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Toby Hopp, G, Northeast Generals – Adam Schankula, F, Maryland Black Bears – Trey Scott, D, Maryland Black Bears – Ben Yurchuk, F, New Jersey Titans

Midwest Star of the Week: Luke Levandowski - Wisconsin Windigo

Wisconsin forward Luke Levandowski, 20, led the Windigo to a three-game weekend road sweep of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs, which improve his team’s winning streak to seven straight games. The 6’0/170 lbs. native of Rosemount, MN, put up five goals and was +5 in the three wins. On Thursday, Levandowski scored two goals in a 5-3 win. On Friday, he scored again in a 6-2 win. On Saturday, he added two more goals in a 5-3 win. For the season, Levandowski leads the Windigo in scoring despite playing in just 24 games, he leads the team with 29 points (18 goals, 11 assists). “Luke shows up in big games and moments and continues to prove he is one of the most dynamic players in this league. Getting a sweep in Fairbanks is a hard thing to do but he was great all weekend and helped lead us to three big wins,” said Windigo head coach Blake Hietala.

2^nd Star: Kevin Marx Noren, F, Minnesota Wilderness

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Axel Begley, D, Wisconsin Windigo – Adyn Merrick, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Fedya Nikolayenya, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Isak Posch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Jackson Reineke, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Andrew Schultz, D, Springfield Jr. Blues

South Star of the Week: Gergely Orosz - Odessa Jackalopes

Odessa Jackalopes goalie Gergely Orosz, 20, had a busy week as he played in three games for the Jackalopes and went 2-1, stopping 105 of 109 shots during the week. The 6’3/190 lbs. native of Gyor, Hungary, began the week with 26 saves in a 2-1 road loss against 1^st place Lone Star on Monday. On Friday, Orosz made 44 saves and stopped all three Mudbugs shooters in the shootout in a 2-1 win. On Saturday, he made 35 saves in a 2-1 win. For the season, the Alaska-Anchorage recruit has a 14-10-0 record in 25 appearances with a 2.57 goals against average and .931 save percentage. “Greg has been fantastic for us all season and he give us a chance to win every night. He competes at a high level that makes him have success. He’s dedicated to his craft and is a leader on this team,” said Jackalopes head coach Scott Deur.

2^nd Star: Will Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Logan Gotinsky, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Jeff Hutchinson, D, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Jakob Karpa, D, Lone Star Brahmas – William Lawson-Body, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Mason Mara, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Alex Park, D, Shreveport Mudbugs – Adam Smith, D, Oklahoma Warriors

Central Star of the Week: Gavin Morrisey - Austin Bruins

Austin Bruins forward Gavin Morrisey, 19, had a big weekend as the Bruins widened their lead atop the Central Division with a weekend home-and-home sweep of the St. Cloud Norsemen. The 5’11/180 lbs. native of Rochester Hills, MI, recorded five points (1 goal, 4 assists) in the two wins. On Friday, he had the game-winning goal and three assists in a 6-3 win. On Saturday, he had an assist in a 2-1 road win. For the season, the Minnesota State recruit is 2^nd in team scoring with 32 points in 35 games played. “Gavin has been consistently making plays for us and he played great this weekend. He is a 200-foot player with skill, and we are looking for him to continue playing well down the stretch,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Hunter Longhi, F, Minot Minotauros

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Contessa, F, Aberdeen Wings - Mitch Day, G, North Iowa Bulls – Kyle Doll, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Hunter Garvey, G, Bismarck Bobcats – James Goffredo, D, Austin Bruins – Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings – Joe Sweeney, D, North Iowa Bulls – Lawton Zacher, G, Minot Minotauros

East Star of the Week: Alec Rajalin-Scharp - Johnstown Tomahawks

Johnstown Tomahawks goalie Alec Rajalin-Scharp, 19, led his team to a weekend home sweep of the Maine Nordiques. The 5’11/175 lbs. native of Stockholm, Sweden, stopped 59 of 62 shots in the two wins. That included a 30-save shutout in a 2-0 win on Friday and 29 saves in a 4-3 win on Saturday. For the season, Rajalin-Scharp has a 9-8-1 recprd in 19 games played with a 3.24 goals against average and a .896 save percentage. “I don’t think it was any secret that this past weekend was really big for our club, and Alec delivered an outstanding two-night performance. He can give our team a chance to win every night when he is on his game.  We are hoping that his play this weekend can springboard into more success for our team as we climb the back half of the season,” said Johnstown head coach Mike Letizia.

2^nd Star: Klaus Jogi, F, Philadelphia Rebels

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dominik Bartecko, F, New Jersey Titans – Tyler DesRochers, D, Johnstown Tomahawks – Jakub Krbecek, G, Philadelphia Rebels – Brad McNeil, F, Maryland Black Bears – Brian Robertson, D, New Jersey Titans – Luke Van Why, D, Maryland Black Bears

Midwest Star of the Week: Kayden Hargraves - Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Fairbanks goalie Kayden Hargraves, 20, was on fire this past weekend as the Ice Dogs posted their first weekend home sweep of the 2022-23 season as they beat Kenai River. The 6’1/175 lbs. native of Cheyenne, WY, was in goal for both wins and stopped 58 of 60 shots. On Friday, he posted his third shutout of the year, making 25 saves in a 2-0 win. On Saturday, he made 33 saves in a 3-2 win. For the season, the Augustana recruit is 19-8-2 in 29 games played with a 2.44 goals against average and a .930 save percentage. “Kayden continues to take care of his responsibilities, which plays an important role in our team’s success,” said Ice Dogs head coach Dave Allison.

2^nd Star: Aksel Reid, G, Springfield Jr. Blues

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Edvards Bergmanis, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Frank Jenkins, D, Wisconsin Windigo – Max Martin, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Ben Monson, D, Kenai River Brown Bears – Billy Renfrew, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Nils Wallstrom, G, Kenai River Brown Bears

South Star of the Week: Brendan Williams - Oklahoma Warriors

Oklahoma Warriors forward Brendan Williams, 20, had another big weekend as the Warriors picked up a weekend road sweep in Shreveport of the Mudbugs. The 5-9/161 lbs. native of San Juan Capistrano, CA, had five points in the two wins. On Friday, Williams had a goal and three assists in a 5-4 win. On Saturday, he picked up an assist in a 6-3 win. For the season, Williams is 2^nd in team scoring with 32 points in 27 games played. “Brendan has been an impact player from the moment he came to our organization last year. What he brings to our team and his compete level to help the team have success is what will help him have success in college next year. This weekend was no exception to the way he has played all season. He is everything as a coach you would want in a player and I couldn't be more excited to see what his future has in store for him,” said Warriors head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Gergely Orosz, G, Odessa Jackalopes

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Yusaku Ando, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Carter Clafton, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Ben Ivey, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Cameron Korpi, G, Oklahoma Warriors – Ray Murakami, D, Lone Star Brahmas – Sully Scholle, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – David Skuhrovec, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Chase LaPinta - Minot Minotauros

For the second straight week, Minot Minotauros forward Chase LaPinta, 18, has been named as the Central Division Star of the Week. The 5’9/167 lbs. native of Frisco, TX, had six points (4 goals, 2 assists) in the three games against the St. Cloud Norsemen. On Thursday, LaPinta had one of two goals in a 9-2 loss. On Friday, he had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 overtime win. On Saturday, he recorded his first hat-trick of the season in a 6-3 win. LaPinta currently has a goal-scoring streak of 10 straight games, which is the longest streak in the NAHL since the 2005-06 season. For the season, the Arizona State recruit is 2^nd in team scoring with 31 points in 30 games played. “Chase had another very good weekend for us. His line continues to be a threat offensively and reliable defensively. We again are proud of Chase and look forward to his continued development,” said Minotauros head coach Cody Campbell.

2^nd Star: Austin Salani, F, Austin Bruins

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Stefan Carney, G, North Iowa Bulls – Hunter Garvey, G, Bismarck Bobcats – Logan Gravink, F, Aberdeen Wings – Jake McLean, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Max Scott, F, North Iowa Bulls – Dylan Wegner, F, Aberdeen Wings – Walter Zacher, F, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Michael Young - New Jersey Titans

New Jersey Titans forward Michael Young, 20, who was the NAHL’s Forward of the Month for December, picked up his hot play in January as the Titans picked up a weekend home sweep of the Johnstown Tomahawks. The 5’11/184 lbs. native of Kings Park, NY, had six points (2 goals, 4 assists) and was a +3 in the two wins. On Friday, Young had two goals, including the game-winner, and three assists in a 7-4 win. On Saturday, he picked up an assist in a 4-2 win. For the season, Young currently leads the Titans in scoring with 34 points in 26 games played to date. “Michael picked up in January right where he left off in December. Michael is a huge part of our team, and he was instrumental in getting two wins for us to start the new year. He paced the offensive attack for us and was excellent on the PK as well.  We look forward to him continuing to be a huge part of our team moving towards the Robertson Cup playoffs

2^nd Star: Connor Sedlak, F, Philadelphia Rebels

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nicholas Bernardo, D, Maine Nordiques – Anthony Calafiore, F, New Jersey Titans – Christian Catalano, F, Maryland Black Bears – Santino DiNubile, D, Philadelphia Rebels – Adam Schankula, F, Maryland Black Bears

Midwest Star of the Week: Dylan Johnson - Janesville Jets

Janesville Jets goalie Dylan Johnson, 17, won both of his starts this past week in his best string of games to date in the NAHL. The 6’1/180 lbs. native of Dallas, TX, stopped 51 of 54 shots in the two wins. On Wednesday, he made 27 saves in a 4-2 home win over the Anchorage Wolverines. On Saturday, he made a career-high 34 saves in a 5-1 home win over the Chippewa Steel. For the season, Johnson has appeared in eight games to date with a 4-4-0 record, a 2.76 goals against average, and a .901 save percentage. “Dylan is continuing to play solid hockey. He comes to the rink every day with a great attitude and mindset to work at his craft. We are extremely proud to have him apart of our organization, community, and team,” said Jets head coach Joe Dibble.

2^nd Star: Kayden Hargraves, G, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Justin Biraben, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – J.J. Grainda, F, Chippewa Steel – Cameron Morris, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Isak Posch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Nick Stevens, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Tomas Trunda, F, Chippewa Steel – Nils Wallstrom, G, Kenai River Brown Bears – Aiden Westin, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Ryan Williams, D, Janesville Jets

South Star of the Week: Logan Heroux - Shreveport Mudbugs

Shreveport Mudbugs defenseman Logan Heroux, 19, helped his team extend their winning streak to six straight games with a home sweep of the El Paso Rhinos. The 6’2/195 lbs. native of Middletown, NJ, put up four points (2 goals, 2 assists) and was a +6 in the two wins. On Friday, Heroux picked up an assist in a 5-0 win. On Saturday, Heroux scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist in a 6-1 win. For the season, Heroux is currently on a five-game point streak and is tied for 2^nd in team scoring with 20 points in 30 games played to date. “Logan is a dynamic defenseman capable of making any play. His motor is always running hot and competes his butt off in both ends of the ice. It was nice to see him get rewarded with a few points by making strong decisions all over the ice,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

2^nd Star: Daniel Duris, G, Oklahoma Warriors

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tanyon Bajzer, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Ryan Mansfield, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Drake Morse, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Brendan Williams, F, Oklahoma Warriors

Central Star of the Week: Chase LaPinta - Minot Minotauros

It was a big week for the Minot Minotauros and forward Chase LaPinta, 18, as they picked up a three-game sweep against the Bismarck Bobcats. The 5’9/167 lbs. native of Frisco, TX, had five points in the three wins. On Thursday, LaPinta had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 home win. On Friday, he had the game-tying goal in the 3^rd period in another 4-3 win. On Saturday, he had a goal and an assist in a 7-5 road win in Bismarck. For the season, the Arizona State recruit is 2^nd in team scoring with 25 points in 27 games played. “Chase’s development this season has been fun to watch, and he continues to improve his play away from the puck and he is being rewarded for that. He played a large role in our team’s success this weekend and we are excited for him that his performance is being recognized. We look forward to continuing to help Chase develop as continues to prepare to head to Arizona State in the future,” said Minotauros head coach Cody Campbell.

2^nd Star: Calvin Hanson, F, Bismarck Bobcats

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Julian Beaumont, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Simone Dadie, F, North Iowa Bulls – James Goffredo, D, Austin Bruins – Hunter Longhi, F, Minot Minotauros – Jack Malinski, D, Bismarck Bobcats - Jack Mesic, D, North Iowa Bulls – Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings – Gino Pichora G, Aberdeen Wings

East Star of the Week: Aidan Coupe - Maine Nordiques

Maine forward Aidan Coupe, 20, had a big weekend to help his team to a weekend home sweep of Danbury. The 5’11/165 lbs. native of Gilbert, AZ, scored two big goals in the sweep and had one of his more productive weekends of the year. On Friday, Coupe had the game-winning goal in a 5-3 win. On Saturday, he scored another game-winning goal in a 5-1 win. For the season, Coupe has 12 points in 26 regular season games played. “Aidan truly loves the game. He is constantly working on his craft while helping the younger players in our culture grow. He has showcased his versatility throughout the season in many ways. Wing, Center, special teams; he has the tools to make an impact in any situation. What a way to start 2023 with two game-winning goals to help his team get back to work,” said Nordiques head coach Matt Pinchevsky.

2^nd Star: Nick Ahern, F, Johnstown Tomahawks

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): David Andreychuk, F, Northeast Generals – Oliver Genest, F, Maine Nordiques – Jackson McCarthy, D, Northeast Generals

Midwest Star of the Week: Will Schumacher - Wisconsin Windigo

Playing in his first game in over a month, Wisconsin forward Will Schumacher, 18, made a big impact as the Windigo picked up a weekend home sweep of the Kenai River Brown Bears. The 5’11/170 lbs. native of Prior Lake, MN, had five points in the two wins. On Friday, he had two assists in a 7-0 win. On Saturday, he had the game-winning goal and two assists in a 4-3 win. For the season, Schumacher is 2^nd in team scoring with 22 points in 21 games played. “Will has been an offensive threat for us all season and had another good weekend. He’s been a big part of our recent success and we lean on him in a lot of different situations,” said Windigo head coach Blake Hietala.

2^nd Star: Luke Levandowski, F, Wisconsin Windigo

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Clay Allen, D, Anchorage Wolverines – Garett Drotts, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Kayden Hargraves, G, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Shane Soderwall, G, Anchorage Wolverines – Max Wagener, F, Janesville Jets – Brady Welsch, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

South Star of the Week: Maksim Sushchynski - Shreveport Mudbugs

Shreveport Mudbugs defenseman Maksim Sushchynski, 19, had a big weekend to help the Mudbugs stay hot with a weekend road sweep of the Corpus Christi IceRays. The 6’4/200 lbs. native of Bobruisk, Belarus, had four points and was a +5 in the two wins. On Thursday, he picked up three assists in a 7-3 win. On Friday, he scored his first goal of the season in a 5-1 win. For the season, Sushchynski had 10 points in 26 games played. “Maksim has been steady all year. Because of his consistency he was able to produce some good offensive numbers, while maintaining a strong defensive game which resulted in a +5  rating. He’s had a great rookie campaign so far and we are excited to see him continue to develop over the coming months,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

2^nd Star: Alfred Lindberg, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tommy Aitken, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Carter Clafton, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Will Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Will Laychur, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Pierce Patterson, D, Amarillo Wranglers – Dhillon Wilde, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Alexander Gullichsen - Aberdeen Wings

Aberdeen Wings forward Alexander Gullichsen, 20, helped the Wings earn a weekend road split against the 1^st place Austin Bruins. The 6’3/195 lbs. native of Turku, Finland, had three points in the two games. On Friday, Gullichsen had an assist in a 5-3 loss. On Saturday, he had two goals in the 3^rd period including the game-winning goal in a 4-2 win. For the season, Gullichsen is tied for 2^nd in team scoring with 19 points in 27 games played.  “Alexander has been one of our most consistent players when it comes to showing up each night ready to compete. He is a big minute player that brings a well-rounded game,” said Wings head coach Scott Langer.

2^nd Star: Austin Salani, F, Austin Bruins

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Owen Dubois, F, Aberdeen Wings – Eli Miller, F, North Iowa Bulls – Gavin Morrissey, F, Austin Bruins – Alexander Palchik, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Adam Pietila, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Blake Ulve, F, North Iowa Bulls

East Star of the Week: Paul Minnehan - Northeast Generals

Northeast Generals forward and Arizona State recruit Paul Minnehan, 19, had a big weekend to help the Generals pick up a weekend road sweep of Danbury. The 6’2/166 lbs. native of Cypress, CA, had four points in the two wins. On Friday, Minnehan scored both goals, including the overtime-winner, in a 2-1 win. On Saturday, Minnehan again scored the game-winning goal and had an assist in a 2-1 win. For the season, Minnehan is second in team scoring with 36 points in 27 games played. “Paul had a monster weekend for us. We needed our captains to step up to get us in a good spot at the halfway mark and Paul did just that. He factored in all four goals this weekend. The power play had grown a bit stale, so we moved Paul around and he was able to help rejuvenate it. Paul is a big-time player that loves the big moments,” said Generals head coach Bryan Erikson.

2^nd Star: Levente Keresztes, F, New Jersey Titans

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Anthony Achille, F, Maine Nordiques - David Andreychuk, F, Northeast Generals – Nicholas Bernardo, D, Maine Nordiques – Matt O’Donnell, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Marcus Sang, F, New Jersey Titans

Midwest Star of the Week: Nils Wallstrom - Kenai River Brown Bears

Kenai River goalie Nils Wallstrom, 19, had a big weekend to help his team pick up a weekend road sweep of the Chippewa Steel. The 6’3/185 lbs. native of Skelleftea, Sweden, was in goal for both wins over the weekend, stopping 81 of 85 shots in the process. On Friday, Wallstrom made a season-high 44 saves in a 5-3 win. On Saturday, he mad 37 saves in a 5-1 win. For the season, Wallstrom has an 11-6-1 record in 20 appearances to go along with a 2.71 goals against average and .922 save percentage. “Nils showed his big game ability all weekend backstopping our group to a road sweep heading into the holiday break. We are excited to watch Nils have continued success as we head into the back half of the season,” said Brown Bears head coach Taylor Shaw.

2^nd Star: Cameron Morris, F, Anchorage Wolverines

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jacob Conrad, D, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Ryan Finch, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Kevin Marx Noren, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Andy Ramsey, D, Anchorage Wolverines – Billy Renfrew, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

South Star of the Week: Rylan Brady - Oklahoma Warriors

Oklahoma Warriors forward Rylan Brady, 18, had a big weekend as he helped his team pick up a weekend road sweep f the Odessa Jackaopes. The 6’1/181 lbs. native of Jackson, MI, had four points and was +5 in the two wins. On Friday, Brady had two goals, including the game-winner, and an assist in a 5-2 win. On Saturday, he had a goal in a 3-2 win. For the season, the Lake Superior State recruit has 22 points in 26 games played. “Rylan had a big weekend for our group and this recognition is well deserved.  He has done such a great job for us all season scoring big goals and bringing a physicality that has been contagious amongst our guys. He has dealt with adversity through hard work and determination and that has translated into him being a consistent difference maker each night,” said Oklahoma head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Luca Ganz, G, Amarillo Wranglers

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ryan Burke, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Will Craig, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Colin Doherty, D, Amarillo Wranglers – Daniel Duris, G, Oklahoma Warriors – Graham Harris, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Hayden Nichol, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Broten Sabo - St. Cloud Norsemen

St. Cloud defenseman Broten Sabo, 20, helped his club to an important weekend home sweep of the Minot Minotauros. The 6’2/195 lbs. native of Rosemount, MN, put up five points and was a +4 in the two wins. On Friday, Sabo had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win. On Saturday, he had three assists in a 5-1 win. For the season, Sabo leads all Norsemen defensemen in scoring with 12 points in 18 games played to date. “Broten has been healthier and been playing better, so hopefully this is something he can build upon for the remainder of the season,” said Corey Millen.

2^nd Star: Nikolai Tishkevich, F, Aberdeen Wings

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings - Blake Perbix, F, St. Cloud Norsemen

East Star of the Week: Branden Piku - Maryland Black Bears

Maryland Black Bears forward and Lake Superior State recruit Branden Piku, 20, helped his team snap their slump by splitting their weekend home series against the Philadelphia Rebels. The 5’8/154 lbs. native of Harrison Township, MI, posted five points in the two games. On Friday, Piku assisted on the lone Black Bears goal in a 3-1 loss. On Saturday, he scored two goals, including the overtime-winner, and had two assists in a 5-4 win. For the season, Piku is 4^th in team scoring with 23 points in just 20 games played. “Branden has been great for us all season, and really has especially led the way for us the past few weekends. He is an extremely talented player, with a passion for the game. Congrats to him on the award…. it’s well deserved,” said Maryland head coach Clint Mylymok.

2^nd Star: Michael Young, F, New Jersey Titans

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dominik Bartecko, F, New Jersey Titans – Andrew DellaDonna, F, Northeast Generals – David Deputy, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Anthony Gallante, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Henrik Hallberg, F, Maine Nordiques – Nash Jacobsma, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Jakub Krbecek, G, Philadephia Rebels – Jake LaRusso, F, Northeast Generals – Brad McNeil, F, Maryland Black Bears – Chase Sandhu, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Ryan Vellucci, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Filip Wiberg, F, Maine Nordiques

Midwest Star of the Week: Fedya Nikolayenya - Anchorage Wolverines

Anchorage Wolverines forward Fedya Nikolayenya, 19, had a big weekend to help the Wolverines pick up three of four points in their weekend home series against Kenai River. The 5’11/180 lbs. native over Minsk, Belarus, had five points in the two games. On Friday, he had two goals and an assist in a 5-4 overtime loss. On Saturday, Nikolayenya had a goal and an assist in a 11-3 win. For the season, Nikolayeny had 16 points in 18 games played to date with the Wolverines. “Fedya is a dynamic player with incredible vision. He plays hard for his teammates and it’s great to see him getting rewarded individually for his team-first mentality that he brings every day,” said Wolverines head coach Evan Trupp.

2^nd Star: Ren Morque, D, Minnesota Wilderness

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ben Anderson, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Garett Drotts, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Caleb Huffman, D, Kenai River Brown Bears – Samuel Jacobs, F, Wiscosin Windigo – Konrad Kausch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Joe Kelly, F, Chippewa Steel – Parker Knos, D, Chippewa Steel – Trent Powell, D, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Gergely Orosz - Odessa Jackalopes

It was a big week for the Odessa Jackalopes and goaltender Gergely Orosz. The 20-year-old from Gyor, Hungary, had three wins in three nights for the Jackalopes, who extended their winning streak to five straight games. Orosz, who is committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Alaska-Anchorage, stopped 97 of 101 shots and allowed just four goals in the three wins. That included a 24-save shutout over Corpus Christi on Friday and matched a season-high 42 saves in a 4-3 shootout win over the Lone Star Brahmas on Thursday. For the season, Orosz has a 9-6-0 record with a 2.85 goals against average and a .925 save percentage in 16 appearances to date. “Greg has been great all season for us. It’s good that he’s finally getting the recognition that he deserves. His play on the ice this weekend was the reason we were able to win all three games. We are looking forward to seeing what he does the rest of the season,” said Odessa head coach Scott Deur.

2^nd Star: Nolan Suggs, G, El Paso Rhinos

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Preston Brighton, D, Amarillo Wranglers – Chase Davis, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Liam Fleet, D, Shreveport Mudbugs – Will Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Will Laychur, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Ryan Mansfield, F, Odessa Jackalopes – JD Metz, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Drake Morse, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Ryan Prewitt, D, Lone Star Brahmas – Drew Sutton, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Therien Thiesing, D, Oklahoma Warriors

Central Star of the Week: Josh Giuliani - Austin Bruins

Austin Bruins forward Josh Giuliani, 18, had a big weekend to help the Austin Bruins increase their lead atop of the Central Division with a weekend home sweep of the Minot Minotauros. The 6’1/180 lbs. native of Plymouth, MN, had five points and was a +4 in the two wins. On Friday, Giuliani had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win. On Saturday, he recorded his first NAHL hat-trick, which included the game-winning goal, in a 5-1 win. For the season, Giuliani is tied for 4^th in team scoring with 19 points in 24 games played to date. “Josh had a big weekend for us, and we are excited that he has earned player of the week. He has a great shot, and he continues to put himself in spots to get quality scoring chances. We are very happy with Josh’s development over the last 24 games here in Austin and we look forward to seeing what he does with the rest of the season,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Walter Zacher, F, Austin Bruins

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tomas Bolo, G, St. Cloud Norsemen – Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls – Nick Justice, D, Aberdeen Wings – Justin Mexico, F, North Iowa Bulls – Adam Pietila, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Brandon Reller, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Nikolai Tishkevich, F, Aberdeen Wings

East Star of the Week: Jake LaRusso - Northeast Generals

Northeast Generals forward Jake LaRusso, 20, had a big week to help his team pick up a weekend home sweep of the 1^st place Maryland Black Bears. The 6’1/195 lbs. native of Colts Neck, NJ, had five points and was a +4 in the two wins. On Friday, he had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win. On Saturday, LaRusso had two goals and assisted on the overtime-winner in a 4-3 OT win. For the season, LaRusso is 3^rd in team scoring with 28 points in 23 games played. “Jake had a huge weekend for us. It started in practice with his leadership helping the younger players with the game plan. He has been so good for us on and off the ice, and he had another huge weekend. He scored big goals in both games but also great job defensively. He really plays a great 200-foot game, and we are seeing why he has received a lot of college interest. We look forward to his continued great play as we move into the second half of the season,” said Generals head coach Bryan Erikson.

2^nd Star: Connor Sedlak, F, Philadelphia Rebels

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Anthony Achille, F, Maine Nordiques – Toby Hopp, G, Northeast Generals – Max Marquette, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Branden Piku, F, Maryland Black Bears – Hunter Ramos, F, Maryland Black Bears – Alexey Yarmulnik, F, Maine Nordiques

Midwest Star of the Week: Sam Rice - Chippewa Steel

Chippewa Steel forward Sam Rice, 18, helped his team pick up an important weekend sweep of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in a pair of games played in Marshall, MN. The 5’9/161 lbs. native of Prior Lake, MN, had four points and was a +2 in the two wins. On Friday, Rice had a goal and an assist in a 6-3 win. On Saturday, he scored twice in a 4-3 win. For the season, Rice is 3^rd in team scoring with 22 points in 27 games played. “Sam has played an incredibly consistent brand of hockey over the last two months. We never have to question what type of effort he is going to give. He is excellent on face offs, super reliable in his own end, and extremely hard to play against. His 200-foot game is outstanding and his ability to produce offensively, especially in key moments, is a big reason our team is having the success we are having. We are extremely lucky to have him,” said Steel head coach Casey Mignone.

2^nd Star: Trent Powell, D, Anchorage Wolverines

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Borgula, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Adam Gajan, G, Chippewa Steel – Adam Johnson, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Cole Lonsdale, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Julian Recine, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Aiden Westin, F, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Tanyon Bajzer - Odessa Jackalopes

Odessa Jackalopes forward Tanyon Bajzer, 20, helped his club get back on track this past weekend with a home sweep of the Amarillo Wranglers. The 6’1/170 lbs. native of Cleveland, OH, had five points in the two wins and was a +4. On Friday, Bajzer had an assist in a 4-3 overtime win. On Saturday, he had two goals and two assists in a 5-2 win. For the season, Bajzer is tied for the team scoring lead with 18 points in 22 games played. “Tanyon had a great weekend. He’s starting to turn the corner and making a big impact on our team. We are looking forward to seeing where it takes him moving forward,” said Odessa head coach Scott Deur.

2^nd Star: Simon Bucheler, G, Shreveport Mudbugs

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Yusako Ando, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Carter Clafton, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Chase Davis, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Ryan Mansfield, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Hayden Nichols, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Arthur Smith, G, Lone Star Brahmas – Carsen Stokes, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Dhillon Wilde, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Gavin Morrissey - Austin Bruins

Austin Bruins veteran forward Gavin Morrissey, 19, had a big week as the 1^st place Bruins won two of three games. The 5’11/180 lbs. native of Rochester Hills, MI, had six points (2 goals, 4 assists) in the three games and was a +4. On Wednesday, Morrissey had a goal in a 3-0 road win in St. Cloud. On Friday, he had an assist in a 3-2 home loss against the North Iowa Bulls. On Saturday, he recorded a goal and three assists in a 5-4 road win in North Iowa. For the season, Morrissey is currently 3^rd in team scoring with 17 points in 22 games played to date. “Gavin has been great for us all year and it’s nice to see him get rewarded with this weekly league honor. He’s one of the smartest players that we’ve had here in Austin, and we are excited for the opportunities that he has in front of him,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Patrick O’Connell, F, Aberdeen Wings

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dylan Cook, F, Austin Bruins – Mitch Day, G, North Iowa Bulls – Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls – Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings – Michael Neumeier, D, Bismarck Bobcats – Adam Pietila, F, Bismarck Bobcats

East Star of the Week: Brendan Gibbons - Maine Nordiques

Maine Nordiques forward and Air Force recruit Brendan Gibbons, 20, had a big week as he helped his team extend their winning streak to three straight games with a pair of mid-week wins over the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks. The 6’2/200 lbs. native of Wakefield, RI, had five points in the two wins, including two goals and three assists. On Tuesday, he had a goal and three assists in an 8-1 win. On Wednesday, he netted the game-winning goal in a 3-1 win. For the season, Gibbons leads the Nordiques in scoring with 19 points in 19 games played. “Brendan is a natural leader on and off the ice. Creating offense will always be a strong component of his game. He continues to be a student of the game as he comes to work every day with a dedication towards improvement and his team,” said Maine head coach Matt Pinchevsky.

2^nd Star: Zakari Brice, G, New Jersey Titans

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dominik Bartecko, F, New Jersey Titans – Dominic Foglia, D, Philadelphia Rebels – Anthony Galante, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Henrik Hallberg, F, Maine Nordiques – Dimitry Kebreau, F, Maryland Black Bears – Maxwell Marquette, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Logan Nickerson, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Adam Schankula, F, Maryland Black Bears – Ryan Vellucci, F, Johnstown Tomahawks

Midwest Star of the Week: Gavin Moffatt - Wisconsin Windigo

For the second straight week, Wisconsin Windigo goalie Gavin Moffatt, 18, earned the Midwest Division Star of the Week award. The 6’0/170 lbs. native of Darien, CT, was on fire again this past weekend as he posted shutouts in both of his starts, helping the Windigo sweep the Chippewa Steel. Moffatt stopped all 77 shots that came his way in the two wins, and now has a shutout streak of over 238 minutes. On Friday, Moffatt made 34 saves in a 2-0 win. On Saturday, he made a season-high 43 saves in a 4-0 win, which was his third straight shutout. In eight games played this season, Moffatt has a 5-3-0 record with a 1.73 goals against average and a .948 save percentage. “Gavin had another great weekend. He’s coming into his own at this level and it’s been fun to watch. Earning back-to-back player of the week awards is hard to do in this league and I’m proud of him for accomplishing that,” said Windigo head coach Blake Hietala.

2^nd Star: Michael Quinn, D, Minnesota Wilderness

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ren Morque, Minnesota Wilderness – Cameron Morris, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Aiden Westin, F, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Brendan Williams - Oklahoma Warriors

Oklahoma Warriors forward Brendan Williams, 20, had a big week to help his team continue their hot play and move into 1^st place in the South Division with three more wins. The 5’9/161 lbs. native of San Juan Capistrano, CA, had five points in three wins this past week. On Wednesday, Williams picked up a pair of assists in a 4-1 home win over the Lone Star Brahmas. On Friday, he had the game-winning goal and an assist in a 6-0 home win over Odessa. On Saturday, he netted the game-winning goal again in a 5-3 win over the Jackalopes. For the season, Williams is 2^nd in team scoring with 23 points in 17 games played so far this season. “Brendan had a great three-game set this past week for us which has closed out a great month for him individually. He has been a big part of our group’s success with the energy and work ethic he brings every day. Brendan has continued to be an impact player for us on a nightly basis with his ability to produce in the big moments when our team needs it the most. His attention to detail and willingness to block shots was on full display Saturday which helped lead our group to a gritty road win,” said Warriors head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Drew Sutton, F, Oklahoma Warriors

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ryan Johnson, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Will Laychur, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Blake Lewis, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Drake Morse, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Johan Rosenquist, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Sully Scholle, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Eric Vitale, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Brandon Reller - Bismarck Bobcats

Bismarck forward Brandon Reller, 19, helped the Bobcats pick up three of four points in a weekend road series in Mason City against the North Iowa Bulls. The 6’4/210 lbs. native of Hanover, MN, had four points on the weekend, including a goal and three assists. On Friday, Reller assisted on two goals in a 4-3 overtime loss. On Saturday, he had a goal and an assist in an 8-1 win. For the season, Reller has six points in 11 games played to date. “Brandon has been a big addition in his return to the lineup. He has really helped our offense get clicking again. He is a big power forward that plays hard and that makes him very effective,” said Bobcats head coach Layne Sedevie.

2^nd Star: Justin Dauphinais, F, Minot Minotauros

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls – Jack Malinski, D, Austin Bruins – Eli Miller, F, North Iowa Bulls – Ethan Robertson, G, Austin Bruins – Luke Roelofs, D, Bismarck Bobcats

East Star of the Week: Jakub Krbecek - Philadelphia Rebels

Philadelphia Rebels goalie Jakub Krbecek, 19, started and won both games this past weekend as the Rebels snapped their losing streak with a road sweep of the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks. The 6’2/180 lbs. native of Prague, Czech Republic, stopped 54 of a possible 56 shots in the two wins, allowing a one goal in each win. On Friday, he made 23 saves in a 2-1 overtime win. On Saturday, he made 31 saves in a 7-1 win. For the season, Krbecek has a 6-8-0 record in 15 games played with a 2.72 goals against average and a .916 save percentage. “Jakub was solid all weekend for us. He competed hard and made some timely saves for our group when we needed them the most. We are happy for him to get this award. He’s worked hard behind the scenes and been a consistent performer for our group to this point,” said Rebels head coach Justin Hale.

2^nd Star: Zakari Brice, G, New Jersey Titans

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zach Aben, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Dominik Bartecko, F, New Jersey Titans – Patriks Berzins, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Branden Piku, F, Maryland Black Bears – Connor Sedlak, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Johnny Ulicny, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Gunnar VanDamme, D, Maryland Black Bears

Midwest Star of the Week: Gavin Moffatt - Wisconsin Windigo

Wisconsin Windigo goalie Gavin Moffatt, 18, had his best weekend of the season to date as he helped the Windigo to a weekend home sweep of the Janesville Jets. The 6’0/170 lbs. native of Darien, CT, allowed just one goal in the two wins, stopping 61 of 62 shots. On Friday, Moffatt made 33 saves through regulation and overtime then stopped all three shooters in the shootout in a 2-1 shootout win. On Saturday, he made 28 saves for his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win. In six games played this season, Moffatt has a 3-3-0 record with a 2.30 goals against average and a .923 save percentage. “Gavin was great this weekend. He shows up every day and puts in extra work all week and is being rewarded for that. I’m happy for him,” said Windigo head coach Blake Hietala.

2^nd Star: Peyton Platter, F, Chippewa Steel

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Matthew Brille, F, Chippewa Steel – Joe Cesario, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Garett Drotts, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Caleb Huffman, D, Kenai River Brown Bears – Ren Morque, D, Minnesota Wilderness – Billy Renfrew, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Cameron Ricotta, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

South Star of the Week: Luca Ganz - Amarillo Wranglers

Amarillo Wranglers goalie Luca Ganz, 19, was in goal for both weekend wins as the Wranglers picked up a weekend home sweep of the El Paso Rhinos. The 6’1/175 lbs. native of Kaufbeuren, Germany, stopped 39 of 41 shots in the two wins, allowing just a goal in each game. On Friday, he made 20 saves in a 5-1 win and then on Saturday, he made 19 saves in a 4-1 win. For the season, Ganz has a 8-2-0 record in 11 games played with a 2.44 goals against average and a .899 save percentage. “Luca has done a great job transitioning to the pace of play and rigorous schedule of the NAHL. He has given our team a boost the last few weeks with his steady play and leadership,” said Amarillo head coach Harry Mahood.

2^nd Star: Yusaku Ando, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jack Dalton, D, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Chase Davis, F, Amarillo Wranglers – William Lawson-Body, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Lukas Malant, G, Corpus Christi IceRays – Hans Martin Ulvebne, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Brendan Williams, F, Oklahoma Warriors

Central Star of the Week: Damon Furuseth - Austin Bruins

Austin forward Damon Furuseth, 19, helped his team stay hot this weekend as the Bruins picked up a weekend home sweep of the Minot MInotauros. The Bruins have won four in a row and seven of their last eight games. The 6’0/180 lbs. native of Fargo, ND, had six points in the wins, which included two goals and four assists. On Friday, Furuseth had two goals, including the overtime-winner, and an assist in a 4-3 overtime win. On Saturday, he chimed in with three assists in a 6-2 win. For the season, the second-year veteran is tied for 5^th in team scoring with 11 points in 18 games played. “Damon missed the end of last season because of an injury. He was cleared to return about a week before this season began and it’s nice to see him have a breakout weekend for us. He’s a very skilled player that can create offense every time he has the puck. We look forward to helping him work towards his goal of getting an NCAA Division I commitment,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nolan Abraham, F, North Iowa Bulls – Isaac Deveau, D, North Iowa Bulls – Ian Engel, D, Bismarck Bobcats – Landon Fleming, D, Bismarck Bobcats – Jeremiah Konkel, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Nikolai Tishkevich, F, Aberdeen Wings – Walter Zacher, F, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: William Hakansson - Maryland Black Bears

Maryland goalie William Hakansson, 19, moved his record to an amazing and perfect 12-0-0 on the season as he backstopped the Black Bears to a weekend home sweep of the Philadelphia Rebels. The 6’1/180 lbs. native of Oskarshamn, Sweden, allowed just two goals in the two wins, stopping 57 of 59 shots. On Friday, Hakansson stopped all 24 shots that came his way for his second shutout of the season in a 3-0 win. On Saturday, he made 33 saves in a 4-2 win. He is currently 2^nd in the NAHL with a 1.66 goals against average and his 12 wins leads the NAHL. “William has shown to be very consistent all season long. His ability to perform under pressure and read the play is as good, or better, than anyone we’ve had in Maryland. He’s a great teammate and extremely talented. Congrats to this kid. He deserves it,” said Maryland head coach Clint Mylymok.

2^nd Star: Paul Minnehan, F, Northeast Generals

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): David Andreychuk, F, Northeast Generals – Christian Catalano, F, Maryland Black Bears – Anthony Galante, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Brendan Kimball, D, Maine Nordiques – Gabriel Lunn, D, Johnstown Tomahawks – Kellen Murphy, F, Maine Nordiques – Logan Nickerson, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks

Midwest Star of the Week: Victor Widlund - Wisconsin Windigo

Wisconsin Windigo forward Victor Widlund, 20, helped his team to a weekend road split with the Janesville Jets. The 5’11/190 lbs. native of Lerum, Sweden, had four points in the two games. On Friday, Widlund had two goals, including the game-winner, and an assist in a 4-3 win. On Saturday, he picked up an assist in a 3-2 loss. For the season, Widlund currently leads the Windigo in scoring with 15 points in 21 games played. “Victor has been gaining more confidence every week as he adjusts to playing in North America. He’s a guy we lean on in a lot of situations and he deserves this recognition,” said Windigo head coach Blake Hietala.

2^nd Star: Jimmy Doyle, F, Janesville Jets

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Maxwell Beckford, G, Wisconsin Windigo – Justin Biraben, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Casper Conradsson Kelvgaard, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Bryce Monrean, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Chris Pelosi, F, Janesville Jets – Isak Posch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Joey Potter, D, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Eddie Shepler, F, Minnesota Wilderness

South Star of the Week: Cameron Korpi - Oklahoma Warriors

In the battle for 2^nd place in the South Division, it was the Oklahoma Warriors and goaltender Cameron Korpi who came out on top this past weekend as they pikced up a weekend home sweep of the New Mexico Ice Wolves. Korpi, 18, was in goal for both wins and stopped 46 of 48 shots in the weekend sweeo. On Friday, the 6’3/172 lbs. native of South Lyon, MI, made 24 saves in a 6-1 win, and on Saturday he made 22 saves in a 2-1 win. For the season, the Western Michigan recruit has a 6-2-0 record with a 2.02 goals against average and a .920 save percentage. “Cam did a great job between the pipes for us in a big rivalry matchup against a very good New Mexico team.  He has continued to get better each day with the work he has put in on a day-to-day basis. His confidence and calm approach has been a huge part to his success and consistency so far. Any given night our goaltending gives us the chance to win hockey games and that was put on display again this past weekend with Cam,” said Warriors head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Jaden Goldie, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): William Ahlrik, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Preston Brighton, D, Amarillo Wranglers – Luca Ganz, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Drake Morse, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Jack Malinski - Austin Bruins

Thanks to a weekend road sweep of the Minot Minotauros, the Austin Bruins widened their lead atop the Central Division to three points. Bruins defenseman Jack Malinski, 20, was a factor in both wins picking up three assists and a +2 rating for the weekend. On Friday, the 5’11/180 lbs. native of Lakeville, MN, had two assists in a 4-3 shootout win. On Saturday, he assisted on the game-winning goal in a 3-0 win. For the season, Malinski has nine points in nine games played thus far. “Jack is one of the smartest defensemen that I have ever coached. He’s our captain and we certainly missed having him in our lineup the last few weeks. It was great to see him come back and help us get two big wins on the road. We are excited that he is being recognized for his efforts from this weekend and we look forward to helping him reach his goal of getting an NCAA Division 1 Scholarship,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Dylan Wegner, F, Aberdeen Wings

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Contessa, F, Aberdeen Wings – Hunter Garvey, G, Bismarck Bobcats – Paavo Hiltunen, D, North Iowa Bulls – Will Ingemann, G, St. Cloud Norsemen – Patrick Johnson, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Eli Miller, F, North Iowa Bulls – Kade Peterson, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Trent Wiemken, G, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Oliver Genest - Maine Nordiques

Maine forward Oliver Genest, 18, helped his team push their winning streak to six straight games thanks to a weekend road sweep of the Rebels in Philadelphia. The 6’1/194 lbs. native of Sanford, ME, was an offensive force, recording six points in the two wins. On Friday, Genest had three assists in a 5-2 win, and then on Saturday, he had two goals and an assist in a 6-3 in. For the season, Genest leads the Nordiques in scoring thus far with 17 points in 14 games played. “Oliver’s continued growth as a person and a player this early in the season has helped him earn a significant role with our group. Oli is never satisfied, and he is always working to improve. His IQ and playmaking ability are true strengths to his game. Oli and his linemates are constantly making an impact on the game. Congrats to Oliver on the well-earned recognition from the NAHL,” said Maine head coach Matt Pinchevsky.

2^nd Star: Anthony Calafiore, F, New Jersey Titans

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nick Ahearn, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – David Andreychuk, F, Northeast Generals – James Barbour, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Max Hamstad, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Joe Harney, D, New Jersey Titans – Nash Jacobsma, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Jake LaRusso, F, Northeast Generals – Sterling Wolters, D, Maine Nordiques

Midwest Star of the Week: Cameron Ricotta - Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Fairbanks forward Cameron Ricotta, 20, helped his team pick up three of four points in their weekend series in Anchorage. The 5’8/170 lbs. native of Buffalo, NY, recorded six points in the two games, which included a goal and five assists. On Friday, Ricotta had four assists in a 6-5 overtime loss. On Saturday, he had a goal and an assist in regulation and then scored the shootout-winner in a 5-4 shootout win. For the season, the Mercyhurst recruit leads the Ice Dogs in scoring with 17 points in 21 games played to date. “This is a well-deserved honor for Cameron and a credit to his tenacity to keep pushing through and being rewarded,” said Ice Dogs head coach Dave Allison.

2^nd Star: Luke Levandowski, F, Wisconsin Windigo

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Luke Anderson, D, Kenai River Brown Bears – J.J. Grainda, F, Chippewa Steel – Konrad Kausch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Cole Lonsdale, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Cameron Morris, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Nikita Nikola, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Isak Posch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Jackson Reineke, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Ryan Remick, F, Chippewa Steel – Billy Renfrew, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Will Schumacher, F, Wisconsin Windigo

South Star of the Week: Carsen Stokes - New Mexico Ice Wolves

New Mexico goalie Carsen Stokes, 20, helped his team pick up a weekend home sweep of the Shreveport Mudbugs. The 5’10/175 lbs. native of Prior Lake, MN, got the start on Friday night and posted a 29-save shutout in a 3-0 win. It was the first shutout of the season for Stokes who has put together a 5-1-1 record in seven games played so far this season with a 1.98 goals against average and a .932 save percentage. “It’s great to see Carson’s hard work payoff for him for this award because all the extra work we see him put in. His work ethic and competitiveness rub off on his teammates which has led to our team’s performance. We’re proud of Carson and looking forward to seeing his growth this season moving forward,” said New Mexico head coach Phil Fox.

2^nd Star: Pierce Patterson, D, Amarillo Wranglers

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tommy Aitken, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Tommy Chunchukov, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Will Craig, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Kason Muscutt, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Colby Joseph - Minot Minotauros

Thanks to a weekend home-and-home sweep of Bismarck, the Minot Minotauros moved into a tie for 1^st place in the Central Division. Leading the way this past weekend was veteran forward Colby Joseph. The 19-year-old from Elkhorn, MB, extended his point streak to five straight games as he contributed a key goal in each of the two wins. On Friday, he had a power play goal in a 5-2 win. On Saturday, he had the game-winning goal late in the 3^rd period in a 2-1 win. For the season, Joseph (5’11/182) is 3^rd in team scoring with 13 points in 15 games played to date. “Colby has been very effective for us all season long on the ice and as a leader. This past week he was rewarded for his consistent effort scoring two very big goals for us. We look forward to Colby’s continued success and helping him in his pursuit of playing NCAA Division 1 college hockey,” said Minot head coach Cody Campbell.

2^nd Star: Trent Wiemken, G, Austin Bruins

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls – Alexander Gullichsen, F, Aberdeen Wings - Byron Hartley, F, North Iowa Bulls – Linards Lipskis, G, Bismarck Bobcats - Hunter Longhi, F, Minot Minotauros – Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings – Gavin Morrissey, F, Austin Bruins – Alexander Palchik, F, Bismarck Bobcats

East Star of the Week: Christian Catalano - Maryland Black Bears

Thanks to a three-game weekend home sweep of the Johnstown Tomahawks, the Maryland Black Bears now own an 11-point lead atop the East Division. Black Bears forward and current NAHL leading scorer Christian Catalano, 19, had a big weekend with five points in the three wins. On Friday, the 6’1/185 lbs. native of Mississauga, ON, had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win. On Saturday, he had another goal and an assist in a 4-2 win. On Sunday, he had a goal in a 4-2 win. For the season, the RIT recruit leads the NAHL in scoring with 26 points in 19 games played. “Christian is an absolute competitor and extremely talented. He brings it every single time he steps onto the ice and scores some of the most exciting goals our fans have seen in Maryland. He battles every night and is a rare blend of power and skill. Congrats to him on some well-deserved recognition,” said Black Bears head coach Clint Mylymok.

2^nd Star: Sean Kilcullen, D, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Anthony Achille, F, Maine Nordiques – Anthony Galante, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Ryan Johnson, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Jake LaRusso, F, Northeast Generals - Emerson Miller, D, Northeast Generals – Patrick Schmiedlin, F, Maine Nordiques

Midwest Star of the Week: Carter Wishart - Chippewa Steel

Chippewa Steel goalie Carter Wishart, 17, picked up a pair of wins this past weekend as the Steel took two of three games in their weekend series in Kenai River. The 6’2/172 lbs. native of Chaska, MN, won both of his starts and stopped 69 of 73 shots in the two wins. On Thursday, Wishart made 29 saves in a 5-1 win. On Friday, he made 40 saves in a 5-3 win. Wishart has now won his last four starts and has a 5-2-0 record overall with a 2.12 goals against average and .931 save percentage so far this season. “Carter has had a tremendous start to his junior hockey career. He’s a quiet, but relentless worker. His hockey IQ is extremely high, which allows him to be ahead of the play. He exudes a sense of calmness while in the net and allows the rest of our team to play with confidence. He made some big saves, at key times this weekend,” said Steel head coach Casey Mignone.

2^nd Star: Aiden Westin, F, Anchorage Wolverines

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jake Cameron, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Kayden Hargraves, G, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Konrad Kausch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Cameron Morris, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Aksel Reid, G, Springfield Jr. Blues – Sam Rice, F, Chippewa Steel – Gunnar Thorson, F, Minnesota Wilderness

South Star of the Week: Camden Benson - New Mexico Ice Wolves

Thanks to a weekend sweep of the Amarillo Wranglers, the New Mexico Ice Wolves extending their winning streak to three straight games as they occupy 2^nd place in the South Division. Having a breakout weekend was defenseman Camden Benson, 20, who contributed in both wins. The 6’2/200 lbs. native of Stillwater, MN, scored his first NAHL goal, which was shorthanded, and also added an assist in Friday’s 5-2 win. On Saturday, he added an assist in a 3-1 win. Benson was also +4 for the weekend. For the season, Benson has four points in 12 games played to date. “We’re very happy for Cam being selected player of the week. He had a great last weekend for us against Amarillo. Scoring his first ever junior goal was huge and it came and a big moment in the game for our team. It’s great to see Cam have success and we’re looking forward to seeing him continue to grow as a player,” said New Mexico head coach Phil Fox.

2^nd Star: Gergely Orosz, G, Odessa Jackalopes

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Max Dronen, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Daniel Duris, G, Oklahoma Warriors – William Gramme, G, Lone Star Brahmas – William Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Nate Mann, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Niklas Miller, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Garrett Steele, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Trent Wiemken - Austin Bruins

With veteran goalie Ethan Robertson sidelined with an injury, first-year netminder Trent Wiemken, 18, stepped in and led the Austin Bruins to a weekend road sweep of the Bismarck Bobcats. The 6’0/168 lbs. native of Fargo, ND, went 2-0 on the weekend and stopped 67 of 72 shots in the two wins. On Friday, Wiemken made 35 saves in a 5-3 win. On Saturday, he made 32 saves, then stopped 6 of 8 shooters in the shootout for a 3-2 win. For the season, Wiemken has a 3-1-1 record with a 3.10 goals against average and a .876 save percentage. “We traveled to Bismarck with a lot of injuries and Trent stepped up in a big way. He was able to secure two big road wins for us in front of his friends and family that drove over from Fargo, and we are all very proud of his performance in both games,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ethan Dahlmeir, G, St. Cloud Norsemen – Justin Dauphinais, F, Minot Minotauros – Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls – Paavo Hiltonen, D, North Iowa Bulls – Drew Holt, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Patrick Johnson, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Jackson Luther, F, Austin Bruins – Patrick O’Connell, F, Aberdeen Wings – Nick O’Hanisain, D, Minot Minotauros

East Star of the Week: Ben Muthersbaugh - New Jersey Titans

New Jersey forward Ben Muthersbaugh, 18, had his best weekend thus far in a Titans uniform as he helped the team to a weekend road split against the Philadelphia Rebels. The 5’11/209 lbs. native of Gilford, NH, had four points (3 goals, 1 assist) in the two games. On Friday, he scored both regular goals for the Titans in a 3-2 shootout win. On Saturday, he had a goal and an assist in a 5-2 loss. For the season, Muthersbaugh has seven points in 15 games played. “Ben had a big weekend for us. He was able to drive the ship offensively and really sparked the team on the road. Ben has continued to work hard on his game and round it out. He has had a good start to the year offensively and we look forward to his game continuing to grow,” said Titans head coach Craig Doremus.

2^nd Star: Jakub Krbecek, G, Philadelphia Rebels

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Anthony Achille, F, Maine Nordiques – Drake Albers, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Henrik Hallberg, F, Maine Nordiques – Miles Harrington, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Robert Hyde, F, New Jersey Titans – Branden Piku, F, Maryland Black Bears – Kristians Samitis, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Brayden Stannard, F, Maryland Black Bears

Midwest Star of the Week: Isak Posch - Minnesota Wilderness

The Wilderness returned to action this past weekend with a home split against the Springfield Jr. Blues. In goal for both game was Wilderness goalie Isak Posch, 20, who allowed just a single goal in the two games. The 6’3/210 lbs. native of Umea, Sweden, stopped 52 of 53 combined shots in the two games. On Friday, the St. Cloud State recruit made 26 saves in a 1-0 loss. On Saturday, he stopped all 26 shots that came his way for his second shutout of the season in a 2-0 win. For the season, Posch has a 5-3-1 record with a 1.85 goals against average and .935 save percentage. “Isak has been good for us all season and it’s nice that he gets recognized for his hard work with the Player of the Week honor. His work ethic and character drive his performance and on top of our defensive team play he was able to display his skill and talent this weekend and have two stellar performances,” said Wilderness head coach Brett Skinner.

2^nd Star: Carson Dorfman, G, Springfield Jr. Blues

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kayden Hargraves, G, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Kade Nielsen, F, Chippewa Steel – Jackson Reineke, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Billy Renfrew, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Kazumo Sasaki, F, Chippewa Steel – Nils Wallstrom, G, Kenai River Brown Bears – Hayden Walters, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Aiden Westin, F, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Malte Hasselgren - Oklahoma Warriors

The Oklahoma Warriors and forward Malte Hasselgren, 19, cruised to two wins over the weekend in a road seep of the Corpus Christi IceRays. The 5’9/165 lbs. native of Gavle, Sweden, put up five points in the two wins. On Friday, he assisted on two goals in a 7-3 win. On Saturday, he had a hat-trick, which also included the game-winning goal in a 5-1 win. Hasselgren was also +4 on the weekend. In nine games so far this season, Hasselgren has nine points. “Malte has had a great start to the season and has continued to get better each day. He has created a ton of offense for us all season and this past weekend his line was able to carry us in getting a couple big wins. Malte plays a great puck possession game and his vision and ability to make plays allows him to be a threat every time he's on the ice. It was awesome to see it all come together for him with how hard he has worked to help us have team success,” said Warriors head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Ryan Mansfield, F, Odessa Jackalopes

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dominik Bartecko, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Nick Comfort, D, Oklahoma Warriors – Jaden Goldie, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Will Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Jeff Hutchinson, D, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Matthew MacDonald, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Charlie Masek, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Kason Muscutt, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Rihards Simanovics, D, Amarillo Wranglers

Central Star of the Week: Hunter Longhi - Minot Minotauros

Minot forward Hunter Longhi, 20, had a big week as he helped his club pick up a weekend road sweep of the 1^st place North Iowa Bulls. The 5’8/175 lbs. native of Collinsville, IL, had six points in the two wins, which included three goals and three assists to go along with a +5 rating. On Friday, Longhi had a hat-trick in a 4-0 win, and then on Saturday, he assisted on three goals in a 4-3 win. For the season, Longhi leads the Minotauros in scoring with 14 points in 11 games played. “Hunter has been fantastic for us all season long. His play away from the puck is what I have been most impressed with, and it is turning into offense for him. We are happy for Hunter to be recognized and look forward to continuing to help him on his path to NCAA D1 hockey,” said Minot head coach Cody Campbell.

2^nd Star: Ethan Robertson, G, Austin Bruins

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Blake Johnson, F, North Iowa Bulls – Willy Johnson, F, North Iowa Bulls – Chase LaPinta, F, Minot Minotauros – Cole Moore, G, Aberdeen Wings

East Star of the Week: Zach Aben - Johnstown Tomahawks

Johnstown forward Zach Aben, 18, helped his team get back on track this past weekend with a home sweep of the Philadelphia Rebels. The 5’10/186 lbs. native of Dallas, PA, had five points in the two wins and was +2. On Friday, Aben assisted on the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win. On Saturday, he put up two goals and two assists in a 6-4 win. For the season, Aben has seven points in nine games played. “Zach was outstanding this weekend displaying the 200-foot game that he excels in so well. Additionally, he found a lot of offense for us which was much needed for our group. Grabbing two wins was vital for our team this past weekend and Zach was an instrumental part of that success. With his all-around game, very strong academics, and superior character I believe he is certainly a player that NCAA Division 1 programs should be looking very closely at,” said Tomahawks head coach Mike Letizia.

2^nd Star: Branden Piku, F, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler DesRochers, D, Johnstown Tomahawks – Robert Hyde, F, New Jersey Titans – Sean Kilcullen, D, Maryland Black Bears – Logan Nickerson, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Ben Yurchuk, F, New Jersey Titans

Midwest Star of the Week: Kayden Hargraves - Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Hargraves, 20, got the Ice Dogs back on track with a weekend road sweep of the 1^st place Kenai River Brown Bears. The 6’1/175 lbs. native of Cheyenne, WY, stopped 74 of 79 shots in the two wins. On Friday, he made 49 saves in a 5-4 overtime win. On Saturday, Hargraves made 25 saves in a 3-1 win. For the season, Hargraves has a 8-3-0 record with a 2.36 goals against average and a .931 save percentage. “Kaden is a lighthouse for our group, meaning that he provides security regardless of the weather and circumstances. That’s what he has done for us all year thus far,” said Ice Dogs head coach Dave Allison.

2^nd Star: J.J. Grainda, F, Chippewa Steel

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Bryant Marks, G, Kenai River Brown Bears – Brady Welsch, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Carter Wishart, G, Chippewa Steel

South Star of the Week: Simon Bucheler - Shreveport Mudbugs

Bucheler, 20, helped the Mudbugs to a weekend road sweep of the previously unbeaten Amarillo Wranglers. The 6’2/185 lbs. native of Saint-Laurent, PQ, stopped 54 of 58 shots and had an assist in the two wins. On Friday, Bucheler made 30 saves and then stopped 4 of 5 shooters in the shootout in a 4-3 win. On Saturday, he made 24 saves in a 3-1 win. For the season, Bucheler is now 3-0 with a 1.61 goals against average and .936 save percentage. “This type of weekend is what Simon has so patiently waited for and worked for dating back to last season. Unfortunately, an injury in training has kept him out of the lineup until two weeks ago. He showed poise, leadership, and the ability to come up big when his team needed him. His contribution to the team helped us get two wins that we really needed. Chipping in with an assist was just icing on the cake,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

2^nd Star: Emerson Goode, F, Odessa Jackalopes

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Preston Brighton, D, Amarillo Wranglers – Tommy Chunchukov, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Matthew MacDonald, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Drake Morse, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Ivan Zadvernyuk, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Byron Hartley - North Iowa Bulls

The North Iowa Bulls are off and running to an early lead in the Central Division, which was widened this weekend thanks to a road sweep of the Aberdeen Wings. Bulls forward Byron Hartley, 20, had a huge weekend, recording six points (4 goals, 2 assists) in the two wins. On Friday, the 6’1/185 lbs. native of Philadelphia, PA, had a hat-trick and assist in a 6-2 win. On Saturday, the NAPHL alum had a goal, an assist, and a goal in the shootout in a 4-3 shootout win over the Wings. For the season, currently leads the Bulls in scoring with 14 points in 10 games played. “Byron had a great weekend for us propelling us to two wins on the road. He's a player that can make and finish plays and brings energy to the team. We will not be surprised if he earns an NCAA Division I commitment soon,” said Bulls head coach Todd Sanden.

2^nd Star: Justin Mexico, F, North Iowa Bulls

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Hunter Longhi, F, Minot Minotauros – Landon Parker, F, Aberdeen Wings – Kade Peterson, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Adam Pietila, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Luke Roelofs, D, Bismarck Bobcats – Nikolai Tishkevich, F, Aberdeen Wings – Lawton Zacher, G, Minot Minotauros

East Star of the Week: Cullen DeYoung - Northeast Generals

Northeast Generals goalie Cullen DeYoung picked up two wins this past week as the Generals extended their current winning streak to seven straight games. The 6’0/170 lbs. native of Canton, MI, stopped 42 of 44 shots in the two wins. That included 23 saves in a 5-2 home win over Danbury on Tuesday and a 19-save shutout in a 2-0 win in Philadelphia against the Rebels on Saturday. DeYoung has on his last five starts and currently has a 5-3 record with a 3.14 goals against average and .900 save percentage. “Cullen had a huge week for us. He has been great for us since Matt Dibble traded for him early last year. He is a technically sound goalie that is also a freak athlete that is never out of a play. He had a real solid game on Tuesday and kept us in the game early, which allowed us to comeback for the win. On Saturday, he was superb in his shutout.  You could tell early on he had it and it was going to be a tough day to score on him. He is a NCAA Division I-caliber goalie that has been getting a lot of interest. We can’t wait for his continued dominant play and hopefully a commitment soon,” said Generals head coach Bryan Erikson.

2^nd Star: Christian Catalano, F, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): David Andreychuk, F, Northeast Generals – Nicholas Bernardo, D, Maine Nordiques – Patrik Berzins, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Levente Keresztes, F, New Jersey Titans – Kellen Murphy, F, Maine Nordiques - Jack Wieneke, G, Maryland Black Bears – Ben Yurchuk, F, New Jersey Titans

Midwest Star of the Week: Nils Wallstrom - Kenai River Brown Bears

It was another big week for the Kenai River Brown Bears who extended their winning streak to six straight games thanks to a three-game weekend road sweep of the Springfield Jr. Blues. For the second straight week, Brown Bears goalie Nils Wallstrom, 19, captured the Star of the Week award. Wallstrom extended his personal winning streak to six straight games by backstopping Kenai River to wins in two of the three games. The 6’3/185 lbs. native of Skelleftea, Sweden, stopped 79 of 82 shots in the two wins, which included 37 saves in Friday’s 3-2 win and 42 saves in Sunday’s 3-1 win. For the season, Wallstrom has a 7-2-0 record with a 2.55 goals against average and .927 save percentage. “Nils was tremendous this past weekend to help us close out our road trip. Nils continues to prove his ability week in and week out with consistent play. His leadership qualities and demeanor provide the team with confidence every time he is in the net,” said Brown Bears head coach Taylor Shaw.

2^nd Star: Sam Rice, F, Chippewa Steel

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Matt Brille, F, Chippewa Steel – Noah Holt, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Adam Johnson, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Cole Mickel, D, Wisconsin Windigo – Cameron Morris, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Eddie Shepler, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Aiden Westin, F, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Johan Rosenquist - Lone Star Brahmas

Thanks to a weekend road sweep of the Corpus Christi IceRays, the Lone Star Brahmas ran their winning streak to six straight games and widened their lead atop the South Division. Forward Johan Rosenquist, 19, had his best weekend of the season thus far as he posted four points in the two wins. On Friday, the 6’2/195 lbs. native of Naples, FL, had two goals and an assist in a 4-2 win. On Saturday, he added an assist in a 2-1 win. For the season, Rosenquist has six points in nine games played thus far. “Johan plays very fast. He is playing with confidence right now and he is doing things the right way. He is a NCAA Division I-caliber player, and we are excited to continue to see his growth for the remainder of the season,” said Brahmas head coach Dan Wildfong.

2^nd Star: Gergely Orosz, G, Odessa Jackalopes

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Simon Bucheler, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Jesse Kirby, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Cole Moore - Aberdeen Wings

The Aberdeen Wings got back on track this past weekend with a road sweep of the St. Cloud Norsemen. Goaltender and Bowling Green commit Cole Moore, 19, was in goal for both wins, stopping a combined 61 of 65 shots. On Friday, the 6’5/200 lbs. native of Toronto, ON, made 26 saves in a 5-1 win. On Saturday, he made 35 saves in a 6-3 win. For the season, Moore has a 3-2-0 record with a 3.02 goals against average and .909 save percentage. “Cole’s play over the weekend was tremendous. He plays with confidence and that becomes contagious with the rest of the team. Friday, he made key saves at the right time, allowing us to pull away and earn the victory.  Saturday night, he came back and after going down 2-0, gave us the focus and energy to enable the team to get back into the game and earn the win. His two penalty shot stops were fantastic,” said Wings head coach Steve Jennings.

2^nd Star: Mitch Day, G, North Iowa Bulls

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Contessa, F, Aberdeen Wings – Matt Desiderio, D, Austin Bruins – Logan Dombrowsky, F, North Iowa Bulls – Vertti Jantunen, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Linards Lipskis, G, Bismarck Bobcats – Max Martin, F, Minot Minotauros – Lawton Zacher, G, Minot Minotauros

East Star of the Week: Brendan Dumas - New Jersey Titans

New Jersey forward Brendan Dumas, 20, was an offensive force this weekend as the Titans split a weekend series at home against the 1^st place Maryland Black Bears. The 5’10/180 lbs. native of North Attleboro, MA, put up seven points in two games, which included two goals and five assists. on Friday, Dumas had three assists in an 8-4 loss. On Saturday, he scored twice and added two assists in a 6-2 win. For the season, Dumas leads the Titans in scoring with 13 points in eight games played. “Brendan really stepped up his game and efforts this past weekend. Brendan hasn’t much puck luck early in the year and this past weekend he was able to really get on track. His work ethic and effort were finally rewarded with a big two game effort against a good Maryland team,” said Titans head coach Craig Doremus.

2^nd Star: David Andreychuk, F, Northeast Generals

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nick Bernardo, D, Maine Nordiques – Anthony Calafiore, F, New Jersey Titans – Dimitry Kebreau, F, Maryland Black Bears – Jake LaRusso, F, Northeast Generals – Patrick Schmiedlin, F, Maine Nordiques – Dylan Shane, D, Johnstown Tomahawks – Greg Spitznagel, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Johnny Ulicny, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Luke Van Why, D, Maryland Black Bears

Midwest Star of the Week: Nils Wallstrom - Kenai River Brown Bears

The Kenai River Brown Bears extended their winning streak to three straight games with a weekend road sweep of the Wisconsin Windigo this past weekend. Brown Bears goalie Nils Wallstrom, 19, extended his personal winning streak to four straight games by backstopping Kenai River to wins in both games. The 6’3/185 lbs. native of Skelleftea, Sweden, stopped 60 of 66 shots in the two wins, which included 36 saves in Friday’s 4-3 win and 24 saves in Saturday’s 4-3 win. For the season, Wallstrom has a 5-2-0 record with a 2.85 goals against average and .914 save percentage. “Nils is very deserving of this recognition with his performance this past weekend helping us earn a road sweep. He has continued to handle himself like a pro and his compete is second to none. We look forward to watching Nils continue to be a steady influence in our net,” said Brown Bears head coach Taylor Shaw.

2^nd Star: Kade Nielsen, F, Chippewa Steel

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Borgula, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Jimmy Doyle, F, Janesville Jets – Ryan Finch, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Adam Gajan, G, Chippewa Steel – Matthew Hale, F, Janesville Jets – Tyler Herzberg, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Beau Janzig, D, Minnesota Wilderness – Kevin Marx Noren, F, Minnesota Wilderness - Nikita Nikora, F, Springfield Jr. Blues

South Star of the Week: Garrett Horsager - Oklahoma Warriors

Veteran Warriors defenseman Garrett Horsager, 20, had a big weekend as the Warriors split a series in Shreveport. The 6’0/185 lbs. native of Rosemount, MN, had two goals and two assists for four points this weekend. On Friday, Horsager assisted on the overtime-winning goal in a 3-2 win. On Saturday, he put up two goals and an assist in a 4-3 loss. For the season, Horsager, who is also an NAPHL grad, has five points in seven games played. “Garrett has been rock solid for us on the back end and has been a huge part of our team success. His character and work ethic has been the backbone of his development over the years. He is arguably the best defender I've ever coached and his ability to block shots is second to none. His confidence and poise with the puck have continued to grow and it was great to see him breakout offensively this past weekend. It’s awesome to see him receive this recognition as everyone in our locker room knows what he means to our group,”

2^nd Star: Cameron Crolley, F, Corpus Christi IceRays

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Joey Delgreco, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Dominic Foglio, D, Corpus Christi IceRays – Logan Gotinsky, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Will Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Jake Mack, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Mason Mara, F, Lone Star Brahmas – JD Metz, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Arthur Smith, G, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Evan Hunter - Bismarck Bobcats

Bismarck forward Evan Hunter, 18, helped his team break out of their early season slump with six-point weekend as the Bobcats picked up a weekend road sweep of the Aberdeen Wings. The 5’9/166 lbs. native of Appleton, WI, picked up a goal and added an assist in Friday’s 4-1 win. On Saturday, Hunter had a hat-trick and an assist in a 6-4 win. For the season, he currently leads the Bobcats in scoring through six games with nine points (5 goals, 4 assists). “Evan had a great weekend for us on the road to get his team back on track. His ability to score big goals this past weekend and his playmaking all over the ice is the reason he is having success and is effective every time he's on the ice,” said Bismarck head coach Layne Sedevie.

2^nd Star: Michael Neumeier, D, Bismarck Bobcats

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Contessa, F, Aberdeen Wings – Simone Dadie, F, North Iowa Bulls – Byron Hartley, F, North Iowa Bulls – Will Ingemann, G, St. Cloud Norsemen – Kade Peterson, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Cooper Rice, F, Minot Minotauros – Ethan Robertson, G, Austin Bruins – Trevor Stanchowiak, F, Minot Minotauros – Jacob Vockler, F, Aberdeen Wings

East Star of the Week: Jake LaRusso - Northeast Generals

The acquisition of forward Jake LaRusso, 20, paid instant dividends this weekend for the Generals as he led the team to two home wins over the Johnstown Tomahawks, scoring the game-winning goal in both games. On Friday, the 6’1/195 lbs. native of Colts Neck, NJ, scored the overtime-winning goal and assisted on the game-tying goal late in the 3^rd period in a 4-3 win. On Saturday, he scored two goals in the 3^rd period, leading the Generals to a 4-2 win. “Jake is a player both me and our GM Matt Dibble have coveted for a few years. When we had a chance to get him, we jumped at it. Jake is a skilled player that will be coveted at the NCAA D1 level this year. We know the type of person and player he is, and he did not disappoint. He brings a compete level that was on display this weekend. His ability to create scoring chances is an elite and he did just last this weekend. On Friday, he had a huge assist as we tied the game with :07 seconds left to force OT, then he stole the show putting home a great goal to give us the win. On Saturday, he added two goals including another game winner in the 3^rd. We are very excited about Jake’s contribution so far and look forward to him helping us reach our organizational goals this year,” said Generals head coach Bryan Erikson.

2^nd Star: Dimitry Kebreau, F, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zakari Brice, G, New Jersey Titans – Cullen DeYoung, G, Northeast Generals – Brendan Dumas, F, New Jersey Titans – Jack Fialkoff, G, Philadelphia Rebels – Marino Ramirez, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks

Midwest Star of the Week: Kayden Hargraves - Fairbanks Ice Dogs

The Fairbanks Ice Dogs and goaltender Kayden Hargraves, 20, spoiled the home-opening weekend of the Wisconsin Windigo with a pair of road wins this past weekend. The 6’1/175 lbs. native of Cheyenne, WY, stopped 71 of 73 shots in two wins, allowing just a single goal each night. On Friday, he made 28 saves in a 4-1 win, and then on Saturday, he made a career-high 43 saves in a 2-1 win. For the season, Hargraves has a 5-1-0 record with a 2.00 goals against average and a .939 save percentage. “It is a well-earned recognition as to who he is and the mental and physical toughness he brings every day to his craft,” said Ice Dogs head coach Dave Allison.

2^nd Star: Nils Wallstrom, G, Kenai River Brown Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Matthew Brille, F, Chippewa Steel – Tyler Herzberg, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Bryce Monrean, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Kade Nielsen, F, Chippewa Steel – Jackson Reineke, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Shane Soderwall, G, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Alfred Lindberg - New Mexico Ice Wolves

New Mexico forward Alfred Lindberg, 20, helped his team to a weekend home sweep of the Odessa Jackalopes with a three-point weekend. The 5’11/185 lbs. native of Stockholm, Sweden, picked up an assist and had three shots on goal in Friday’s 5-2 win. On Saturday, the American International College recruit picked up two goals, including the game-winner, in another 5-2 win. For the season, Lindberg has five points in six games played thus far. “Alfred is off to a good start offensively for us. He plays a 200-foot game the right way and he’s making things happen with the puck on his stick. We’re thrilled having him be a big part of the Ice Wolves this year,” said New Mexico head coach Phil Fox.

2^nd Star: Bauer Swift, D, Lone Star Brahmas

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tommy Aitken, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Nick Campbell, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Will Craig, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Luca Ganz, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Logan Gotinsky, F, Shreveport Mudbugs - William Gramme, G, Lone Star Brahmas – Cameron Korpi, G, Oklahoma Warriors – Kaden Nelson, F, Oklahoma Warriors

Central Star of the Week: Erik Chaffe - North Iowa Bulls

North Iowa Bulls goalie Erik Chaffe, 19, made a big statement in his first two career NAHL games. The 6’1/170 lbs. native of Marion, IA, posted two shutouts at the NAHL Showcase, as the Bulls went 3-1, allowing just three goals in the four games. In his first career NAHL start, Chaffe, who played for the NA3HL’s Mason City Toros last season, stopped all 19 shots that came his way in a 5-0 win over Wisconsin. Two days later, he stopped all 23 shots in a 4-0 win over Odessa. In total, Chaffe stopped all 42 shots that came his way. “Erik had an impressive debut to his NAHL season, and we appreciate the effort giving us back-to-back shutouts. He's calm and collected between the pipes which creates a calmness around him. As a top goalie in the NA3HL last year for the Toros we are excited to see the ladder of development working,” said Bulls head coach Todd Sanden.

2^nd Star: Ethan Robertson, G, Austin Bruins

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jimmy Goffredo, D, Austin Bruins - Colby Joseph, F, Minot Minotauros – Will Lagemann, G, St. Cloud Norsemen – Justin Mexico, F, North Iowa Bulls – Nick O’Hanisain, D, Minot Minotauros – Kade Peterson, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Geno Pichora, G, Aberdeen Wings

East Star of the Week: Gabriel Westling - Maryland Black Bears

The Maryland Black Bears put together a 3-1 record at the NAHL Showcase and were led by 18-year-old forward Gabriel Westling. The 6’4/195 lbs. native of Mora, Sweden, put up six points in the four games at the Showcase. After going scoreless in the opener, he posted the game-winning goal and had an assist in a 5-1 win over El Paso. The next day, he had another game-winning goal and two assists in a 4-1 win over Aberdeen. On the final day, he had an assist in a 5-2 win over New Mexico. For the season, Westling has seven points in six games played. “Gabriel decided to come to the USA, and specifically Maryland to gain some exposure. His goal is to play NCAA hockey, and based on his performance at the Showcase, is well on his way. He is a very talented player with a bright future in this sport,” said Black Bears head coach Clint Mylymok.

2^nd Star: Thomas Heaney, G, Maine Nordiques

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jakub Krbecek, G, Philadelphia Rebels – Connor McDonough, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Patrick Schmeidlin, F, Maine Nordiques – Luka Sukovic, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Gunnar VanDamme, D, Maryland Black Bears

Midwest Star of the Week: Joe Kelly - Chippewa Steel

Chippewa Steel forward Joe Kelly, 19, got he and his team off to a good start at the NAHL Showcase. The 5’10/170 lbs. native of Eau Claire, WI, put up five points as the Steel posted a 3-1 record at the event. In the first game, Kelly made a splash with two goals and an assist in a 6-1 win over Johnstown. The next day, he had another goal in a 3-0 win over Corpus Christi. On Friday, Kelly scored again in a 5-1 win over the Northeast Generals. “Joe had an outstanding showcase. He showed his ability to not only produce offensively, but also his commitment to playing the right way. Joe had an excellent summer and it’s terrific to see him get off to a great start. We are super excited to see him continue to develop and play well this season,” said Steel head coach Casey Mignone.

2^nd Star: Kevin Marx Noren, F, Minnesota Wilderness

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Connor Brown, D, Janesville Jets – Jake Cameron, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Ryan Friedman, F, Janesville Jets – Tyler Herzberg, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Bryant Marks, G, Kenai River Brown Bears – Kade Nielsen, F, Chippewa Steel – Isak Posch, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Hayden Walters, F, Kenai River Brown Bears

South Star of the Week: Hunter Jones - Oklahoma Warriors

After the NAHL Showcase, Oklahoma Warriors forward Hunter Jones, leads the NAHL in scoring with 10 points in four games. The 5’10/188 lbs. native of Andover, MN, put up four goals and six assists in Blaine as the Warriors went 4-0. In Game 1, Jones was a force with two goals, including the game-winner and three assists in a 7-3 win over Minot. The next day, he had two assists in a 7-2 win over Bismarck. On Friday, he had two more goals in a 4-1 win over Maine, and then on Saturday, he had an assist in a 3-1 win over Northeast. “Hunter is one of the leaders of our group and we knew it was important to get a good start to the season. He led by example with his relentless puck pursuit and compete level. His line helped lead our offense and he showed his poise and ability to make plays on a big stage. We couldn't be happier for Hunter with the start he had knowing that he has been on the verge of being a big-time impact player. His work ethic and commitment to team success was certainly displayed these past 4 games and we're excited about what the future holds for Hunter,” said Warriors head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Rihards Simanovics, D, Amarillo Wranglers

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tommy Aitken, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Carter Clafton, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Jaden Goldie, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Will Howard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – William Lawson-Body, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Alfred Lindberg, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Central Star of the Week: No Award

East Star of the Week: William Hakansson - Maryland Black Bears

Maryland Black Bears goalie William Hakansson, 19, made the most of his NAHL debut this past weekend as he helped the Black Bears pick up a weekend home sweep of the defending Robertson Cup Champion New Jersey Titans. The 6’1/180 lbs. native of Oskarshamm, Sweden, stopped 39 of 42 shots in the two games, allowing just three goals. On Friday in his NAHL debut, Hakansson made 22 saves in a 4-2 win. On Saturday, he stopped 17 of 18 shots in a 3-1 win. “William has shown early on he can be a steady influence in our net.  He came to Maryland and the NAHL to gain some exposure, and I guess I would say ‘mission accomplished’ based on his two starts. Congrats to William on his league debut,” said Black Bears head coach Clint Mylymok.

2^nd Star: Adam Johnson, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Anthony Achille, F, Maine Nordiques - Christian Catalano, F, Maryland Black Bears – Sixten Jennersjo, F, Northeast Generals - Gabe Lunn, D, Johnstown Tomahawks – Alec Rajalin-Scharp,G, Johnstown Tomahawks - Nick Ramm, F, Northeast Generals – Laurent Trepanier, F, Maine Nordiques

Midwest Star of the Week: Kayden Hargraves - Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Fairbanks Ice Dogs veteran goalie Kayden Hargraves, 20, led his team to a season-opening weekend road sweep of the Minnesota Wilderness. The 6’1/175 lbs. native of Cheyenne, WY, allowed just four goals in the two wins, stopping 66 of 70 shots in the process. On Friday, Hargraves, who is also an NA3HL grad, made 32 saves in a 6-2 win. On Saturday, he increased his output, making 34 saves in a 3-2 win to complete the sweep. “Kaden has a mindset that feeds his consistency and toughness the goaltending position demands. He was solid and played very well the entire weekend,” said Ice Dogs head coach Dave Allison.

2^nd Star: Ren Morque, D, Minnesota Wilderness

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jacob Conrad, D, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

South Star of the Week: No Award