Stars of the Week

Central Star of the Week: Dylan Cook - Austin Bruins

Austin forward Dylan Cook, 20, helped his team get back on track with a weekend home-and-home sweep of the North Iowa Bulls. The 6’0/190 lbs. native of Princeton, MN, posted four points (2 goals, 2 assists) in the two wins. On Friday, Cook had a goal and an assist in a 3-1 road win in Mason City. On Saturday, he posted another goal and an assist in a 5-4 shootout win. For the season, the UMass-Lowell commit is 3^rd in team scoring with 22 points in 24 games played to date. “Dylan played great for us this weekend and stepped up when we needed him to. We recently challenged him to be more consistent and he responded well. He is a very coachable kid that wants to win every night and we are looking forward to watching him follow this up Friday Night,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Julian Beaumont, F, Bismarck Bobcats

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Leonid Bulgakov, F, Aberdeen Wings – Keanu Krenn, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Jordan Newpower, F, North Iowa Bulls – Austin Salani, F, Austin Bruins – John Small, F, Minot Minotauros – Joe Sweeney, D, North Iowa Bulls – Weston Turner, D, Aberdeen Wings

East Star of the Week: Nils Forselius - Maine Nordiques

Maine forward Nils Forselius, 20, had a big week helping the Nordiques to a weekend home sweep of the New Jersey Titans. The 5’9/175 lbs. native of Guilford, CT, racked up eight points (3 goals, 5 assists) in the two wins. On Friday, Forselius had two goals and two assists in a 6-2 win. On Saturday, he picked up another goal and added three assists in a 5-2 win. Since joining the Nordiques in late October, Forselius has 18 points in 14 games played in Maine. “Nils has an extreme skill set and feeds off of his teammates. He has four points in four-on-four situations in the last three consecutive games. It’s impressive and it’s fun to watch,” said Maine head coach Nick Skerlick.

2^nd Star: David Helledy, D, Maine Nordiques

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jack Fialkoff, G, Philadelphia Rebels – Alexios Georgaklis, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Luca Leighton, F, Rochester Jr. Americans – Max Marquette, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Tommy McDonough, D, New Hampshire Mountain Kings – Riley Ruh, F, Maryland Black Bears – Aiden Wright, G, New Hampshire Mountain Kings

Midwest Star of the Week: Jake Merens - Janesville Jets

Janesville forward Jake Merens, 17, had a big weekend as the Jets picked up a weekend home sweep of the Springfield Jr. Blues. The 5’9/161 lbs. native of Highland Park, IL, totaled four points on the weekend, which included three goals and an assist. On Friday, Merens had a goal in a 4-2 win. On Saturday, he had two goals and an assist in a 6-3 win. For the season, the rookie forward has 17 points in 19 games played to date. “Jake is a phenomenal young player that is getting better every day. He has an ultra-high compete level with a skill set to match it. He makes everyone around him better. We look forward to Jake continuing his production and pushing our group forward. He may be the youngest player on our team, but he’s playing like a veteran. Jake has a very bright future in this game and is going to be a great addition to a NCAA Division I program in the future,” said Jets head coach Joe Dibble.

2^nd Star: Elliott Gulley, F, Wisconsin Windigo

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Luke Hause, D, Kenai River Brown Bears – Ikki Kogawa, F, Janesville Jets – Tyler Krivtsov, G, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Max Martin, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Caden Morgan, D, Chippewa Steel – Oliver Salo, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Cam Springer, F, Chippewa Steel – Nicholas Stevens, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Jackson Stimple, D, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Kyan Haldenby - Shreveport Mudbugs

Shreveport forward Kyan Haldenby, 19, helped his team pick up five of a possible six points in three road games in Corpus Christi this past weekend. The 6’1/190 lbs. native of Toronto, ON, totaled six points (4 goals, 2 assists) in the three games. On Friday, Haldenby had a goal in a 7-2 win. On Saturday, he had a goal and an assist in a 6-5 shootout loss. On Sunday, he had two goals and an assist in a 3-0 win. For the season, Haldenby is currently 3^rd in team scoring with 20 points in 25 games played. “Kyan has adjusted well to being in Louisiana and playing in the NAHL. He’s had a strong game since day one but now he’s finding ways to put the puck in the net or contribute to putting the puck in the net on a consistent basis. His game is growing, his confidence is growing, and he’s preparing to be better every week. As we forecast ahead, we feel Kyan will continue to build on his game and not only contribute to the Mudbugs but contribute at the NCAA level once done here,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

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

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zach Boren, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Tommy Chunchukov, F, Amarillo Wranglers - Dominic Elliott, D, Oklahoma Warriors – Jacob MacDonald, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Luke Morris, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Deivs Rolovs, G, Lone Star Brahmas – Michael Schermerhorn, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Quentin Sigurdson, G, Odessa Jackalopes

Central Star of the Week: Ryan Manzella - St. Cloud Norsemen

St. Cloud goalie Ryan Manzella, 19, picked up a pair of road wins this past weekend as the Norsemen moved into 2^nd place in the Central Division. The 5’11/165 lbs. native of Egan, MN, allowed just two goals in two games stopping 38 of 40 shots. On Friday, Manzella made 25 saves in a 5-1 win in Austin against the Bruins. The next night, he made 13 saves in a 3-1 road win at North Iowa. For the season, Manzella has a sparkling 9-1-5 record with a 1.42 goals against average and .942 save percentage. “Our goaltending has been solid all year. Ryan has done a good job of consistent play,” said Norsemen head coach Corey Millen.

2^nd Star: Lucca Munoz, F, St. Cloud Norsemen

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tommy Cronin, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Patrick Johnson, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Croix Kochendorfer, G, Aberdeen Wings – Alex Laurenza, F, Austin Bruins – Kie Vahakangas, F, Aberdeen Wings

East Star of the Week: Miles Roberts - Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks

Danbury goalie Miles Roberts, 18, gave up just two goals as the Jr. Hat Tricks took three of four points in their weekend road series against the 1^st place Maryland Black Bears. The 6’2/185 lbs. native of Costa Mesa, CA, stopped 72 of 74 shots in the two games. On Friday, Roberts made 42 saves in a 2-1 overtime win. On Saturday, he made 30 saves through regulation and overtime in a 2-1 shootout loss. For the season, Roberts has a 5-8-3 record, which includes a 2.93 goals against average and a .920 save percentage. “Miles has been tremendous in the net for us. He put in a lot of work on and off the ice to improve his game,” said Danbury head coach Patrik Stefan.

2^nd Star: Jake Gutwirth, F, Northeast Generals

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dominik Bartecko, F, New Jersey Titans – Ben Campeau, F, Northeast Generals – Justin Gibson, D, Johnstown Tomahawks – Charles Panchisin, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Shawn Ramsey, D, Philadelphia Rebels – Justin Rapp, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Adam Schankula, F, Maryland Black Bears

Midwest Star of the Week: Wyatt Carlson - Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Fairbanks Ice Dogs forward Wyatt Carlson, 19, came through in the clutch this past weekend, leading his team to a weekend home sweep of the Kenai River Brown Bears. The 5’8/165 lbs. native of Hermantown, MN, recorded four points (3 goals, 1 assist) in the two wins. On Friday, Carlson had the game-winning goal and an assist in a 4-1 win. On Saturday, he scored two more goals, including his second consecutive game-winner in a 3-2 win. For the season, Carlson has recorded 12 points in 17 games played. “We are excited for Wyatt and his accomplishments so far but not surprised with his team first mentality, work ethic on and off the ice and how he carries himself like a pro. He brings a lot of energy and a great attitude day in and day out for the team. We are looking forward to his continued development and success through the season,” said Ice Dogs head coach Ryan Theros.

2^nd Star: Tyler Krivtsov, G, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Grahme, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Noah Grolnic, F, Chippewa Steel – Max Martin, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Oliver Stumpel, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Joey Sylvester, D, Chippewa Steel

South Star of the Week: Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau - Shreveport Mudbugs

Shreveport goalie Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau, 18, posted a pair of road wins in Odessa as the Mudbugs swept the Jackalopes. The 6’3/180 lbs. native of Saint-Jerome, QC, stopped 57 of 60 shots in the two road wins. On Friday, Seguin-Lescarbeau stopped all 30 shots that came his way through regulation and overtime, and then stopped all three shooters in a 1-0 shootout win. On Saturday, he made 27 saves in a 4-3 win. For the season, Seguin-Lescarbeau has a 9-3-1 record, which includes a 2.44 goals against average and .914 save percentage. “Eliot has been great for us this year coming in as a younger goalie he has shown maturity consistency and his work ethic has been great. He’s been getting better every week, and we are excited about his growth on and off the ice,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

2^nd Star: Jack Wieneke, G, Lone Star Brahmas

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Connor Bergeron, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Billy Biedermann, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Medrick Bolduc, F, El Paso Rhinos – Kael DePape, G, El Paso Rhinos – Cameron Dunn, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Daniel Duris, G, Oklahoma Warriors – Kyan Haldenby, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Max Lacroix, G, Colorado Grit – Connor McDonough, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Kaden Nelson, F, Oklahoma Warriors – James Richman, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Pierson Sobush, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Roman Zap, F, Amarillo Wranglers

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

St. Cloud Norsemen forward Tyler Dysart, 19, had a big weekend as the Norsemen took three of four points in a weekend road series in Bismarck. The 5’9/170 lbs. native of Sunnyvale, CA, totaled six points in the two games. On Friday, Dysart had an assist in a 5-4 overtime loss. On Saturday, he exploded for a hat-trick and two assists for a five-point night in a 6-1 win. For the season, Dysart currently leads the team in scoring with 16 points in 17 games played. “Tyler has been moving his feet better the last few weeks and it’s beginning to translate on the scoreboard. He has the ability to be an impact guy,” said Norsemen head coach Corey Millen.

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

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Leonid Bulgakov, F, Aberdeen Wings – Tommy Cronin, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Kai Dunits, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Joel Lehtinen, F, Minot Minotauros – Jack O’Hanisain, F, Minot Minotauros – Simon Pollock, F, Aberdeen Wings – Ocean Wallace, F, Austin Bruins – Wyatt Wurst, D, St. Cloud Norsemen

East Star of the Week: Grant Dietz - Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks

Danbury forward Grant Dietz, 19, helped his club pick up a weekend home split of their home series against Philadelphia this past weekend. Th 5’9/175 lbs. native of Chicago, IL, had five points in the two games. On Friday, Dietz had a shorthanded goal and two assists in a 6-4 win. On Saturday, Dietz scored a power play goal and added an assist in a 7-4 loss. For the season, Dietz has recorded eight points in eight games played with Danbury and 14 points in 18 games overall. “Grant has been contributing on both ends of the puck and had a great weekend producing five points in two games while also scoring on the PP and shorthanded situation,” said Danbury head coach Patrik Stefan.

2^nd Star: Charles Panchisin, F, Philadelphia Rebels

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Matthew Croxall, F, Maryland Black Bears – Sonny Dinubile, D, Philadelphia Rebels – Will Lawrence, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Justin Rapp, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Carter Richardson, G, Maine Nordiques – Thomas Rockey, F, Rochester Jr. Americans – Charles Tardif, F, Maine Nordiques – Jeremi Tremblay, F, Maryland Black Bears

Midwest Star of the Week: Adam Prokop - Minnesota Wilderness

The Minnesota Wilderness widened their lead atop the Midwest Division thanks to a weekend sweep of the 2^nd place Wisconsin Windigo. In goal both nights for Minnesota was 19-year-old Adam Prokop. The 6’2/185 lbs. native of Wausau, WI, started and won both games over the weekend, allowing just two goals on 70 shots. On Friday, Prokop made 30 saves in a 4-1 win and then on Saturday, he made 38 saves and then stopped 5 of 6 in the shootout in a 2-1 shootout win. For the season, Prokop has a 6-2-0 record with the Wilderness, which includes a 1.44 goals against average a .950 save percentage. “Adam is a great human being that prepares like each game is his last. His work ethic and determination is what separates him from a lot of other goalies and couldn’t be more proud of him earning this award,” said Wilderness head coach Colten St. Clair.

2^nd Star: Cole Christian, F, Anchorage Wolverines

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Matthew Alberti, G, Janesville Jets - Anton Astashevich, F, Chippewa Steel – Nick Blood, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Tyler Krivtsov, G, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Jacob Ligi, F, Chippewa Steel – Trenton Powell, D, Anchorage Wolverines – Ryan Williams, D, Janesville Jets

South Star of the Week: Andy Vlaha - New Mexico Ice Wolves

New Mexico goalie Andy Vlaha, 20, won both his starts last week to help the Ice Wolves end the week with a four-game winning streak. The 6’0/180 lbs. native of Snohomish, WA, posted back-to-back wins on Wednesday and Friday, allowing just one goal on 52 shots. On Wednesday, Vlaha stopped all 26 shots that came his way in an 8-0 shutout of El Paso. On Friday, he allowed just a single goal in a 5-1 home win over the Colorado Grit. Vlaha, who has won his last five starts, has a 7-2-1 record with a 2.08 goals against average and a .934 save percentage so far this season. “We are very happy for Andy to receive this honor. He has been rock-solid for us in his last six starts. It's great to see him get recognized for his stellar play as of late. He's always working, been a great teammate and a pleasure to coach,” said Ice Wolves head coach Phil Fox.

2^nd Star: Ryan Johnson, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Mathieu Bourgault, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Cameron Dunn, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Max Dronen, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Nolan Gagnon, D, Amarillo Wranglers – Kyan Haldenby, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Max Hamstad, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Bryce Ingles, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Bryant Marks, G, Corpus Christi IceRays – Kaden Nelson, F, Oklahoma Warriors - Hayden Nichol, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Topi Puikkonen, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Quentin Sigurdson, G, Odessa Jackalopes

Central Star of the Week: Colby Woogk - Minot Minotauros

Minot defenseman Colby Woogk, 19, helped his team to a weekend home sweep of the Austin Bruins and move into 1^st place in the Central Division. The 6’2/193 lbs. native of Ft. Worth, TX, had three points in the two wins. On Friday, Woogk had a goal in a 4-1 win. On Saturday, he had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win. For the season, Woogk has seven points in 15 games played. “Colby has been extremely solid for us all season long. It was great to see him get rewarded for his efforts with some offensive production this past weekend. His play at both ends of the rink, along with his leadership and experience has played a big role in our team’s success thus far this season. We look forward to Colby continuing to play at a high level as his pursues an NCAA DI opportunity,” said Minot head coach Cody Campbell.

2^nd Star: Tyson Smith, F, Bismarck Bobcats

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jackson Anderson, D, Aberdeen Wings – Trent Anfinson, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Andrew Cumming, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Grant Kohnen, F, Aberdeen Wings – Ryan Manzella, G, St. Cloud Norsemen – Kaden Muir, D, Austin Bruins – Trevor Stachowiak, F, Minot Minotauros

East Star of the Week: Will Moore - Johnstown Tomahawks

Johnstown forward Will Moore, 19, helped his team to a weekend home sweep over the Philadelphia Rebels. The 5’10/175 lbs. native of Westfield, IN, had three points in the two wins. On Friday, Moore had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win. On Saturday, he picked up an assist in another 4-1. For the season, Moore has recorded 11 points in 10 games played. “Will stepped up in a strong way for us this weekend being a big part of two home wins for us. He has a great ability to impact the game every time he touches the ice and did so both nights. Will was also a big part of a successful penalty kill performance by our group. We look forward to Will continuing to be a major factor for our team moving forward,” said Johnstown head coach Mike Letizia.

2^nd Star: Magnus Gadowsky, F, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ben Campeau, F, Northeast Generals – Cam Charron, D, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Jack Hillier, F, New Jersey Titans – Chase Sandhu, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Noah Von Scheidt, F, Rochester Jr. Americans

Midwest Star of the Week: Max Martin - Wisconsin Windigo

Wisconsin Windigo forward Max Martin, 20, had a big weekend as the Windigo took three of four points in their weekend series against Springfield. The 5’11/190 lbs. native Tawas City, MI had four points in the two games, which included three goals and an assist. On Friday, he had two goals in a 5-4 overtime loss. On Saturday, he had the game-winning goal and an assist in a 6-2 win. For the season, Martin currently leads the NAHL in scoring with 38 points in 21 games played. “Max is playing at a really high level right now and his consistency has been impressive. He is finding a way to have an impact every night and has been a big part of our success so far,” said Windigo head coach Blake Hietala.

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

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Conner Brown, D, Janesville Jets – Wyatt Carlson, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Reece Cordray, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Fyodor Nikolayenya, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Lukas Peterson, D, Chippewa Steel – Everett Pietila, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Trenton Powell, D, Anchorage Wolverines – Adam Prokop, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Peter Purmalis, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Marks Slavinskis-Repe, G, Kenai River Brown Bears – Nick Stevens, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Christian Venticinque, F, Janesville Jets

South Star of the Week: Brock James - Lone Star Brahmas

Lone Star Brahmas forward Brock James, 19, continued his recent hot play this past weekend as he helped the Brahmas widened their lead atop of the South with a weekend home sweep of the El Paso Rhinos. The 6’0/170 lbs. native of Falmouth, ME, recorded six points (3 goals, 3 assists) in the two wins. On Friday, James had a hat-trick and an assist in a 6-2 win. On Saturday, he had two assists in a 5-1 win. For the season, the University of Maine recruit leads the team in scoring with 25 points in 16 games played. “Brock was a force this weekend and because he has elevated his play at both ends of the ice. It has translated into more offensive opportunities, and he is converting on his chances. He is going to be a great player at the NCAA Division I level,” said Brahmas head coach Dan Wildfong.

2^nd Star: Quentin Sigurdson, G, Odessa Jackalopes

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Cooper Boulanger, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Anthony Cappello, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Hayden DeMars, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Daniel Duris, G, Oklahoma Warriors – Vilgot Holm, G, Corpus Christi IceRays – Jack Ivey, F, Connor McDonough, G, Amarillo Wranglers - Gage Parillo, F, Corpus Christi IceRays

Central Star of the Week: Ryan Manzella - St. Cloud Norsemen

St. Cloud goaltender Ryan Manzella, 19, started and won both games this past weekend as the Norsemen posted a weekend sweep of the Minnesota Wilderness. The 5’11/165 lbs. native of Eagan, MN, posted shutouts in back-to-back games, stopping all 62 shots that came his way in the process. On Friday, Manzella made 32 saves in a 4-0 home shutout of the Wilderness. On Saturday, he made 30 saves in a road shutout. For the season, Manzella has a 6-0-4 record with a 1.02 goals against average and a .959 save percentage. “Ryan has been very good for us all year and certainly had a big impact on our success this past weekend,” said Norsemen head coach Corey Millen.

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

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Hudson Blue, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Leonid Bulgakov, F, Aberdeen Wings – Kyle Doll, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Adam Dybal, G, Aberdeen Wings – Joel Lehtinen, F, Minot Minotauros – Jack O’Hanisain, F, Minot Minotauros – Tamas Toth, F, Bismarck Bobcats

East Star of the Week: Zach Aben - Johnstown Tomahawks

Johnstown forward Zach Aben, 19, had a big weekend as the Tomahawks picked up a weekend road sweep of the Northeast Generals to move into 4^th place in the East Division. The 5’10/180 lbs. native of Shavertown, PA, recorded four points (two goals, two assists) in the two wins. On Saturday, Aben had a goal and an assist in a 6-1 win. On Sunday, he recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win. For the season, leads the Tomahawks in scoring with 21 points in 18 games played. “Zach had a great weekend for us on the road leading our team to two very important road wins. He contributes offensively, as well as plays a great 200-foot game. He has been the ultimate leader for us and his production over the last few weeks has taken off tremendously, which is a testament to his unwavering drive to succeed. Zach is an exceptional person that will no question be a great add to an NCAA Division I program in the future,” said Johnstown head coach Mike Letizia.

2^nd Star: Nick Bernardo, D, Maine Nordiques

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Grant Dietz, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Trayce Johnson, D, Maryland Black Bears – Charles Tardif, F, Maine Nordiques – Jeremi Tremblay, F, Maryland Black Bears – Nick White, F, Johnstown Tomahawks

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

Fairbanks veteran forward Jake Cameron, 19, helped his club to a weekend road split in Kenai River against the Brown Bears. The 5’10/175 lbs. native of Victoria, MN, totaled five points in the two games, including three goals and two assists. On Friday, Cameron had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win. On Saturday, he factored in on all three goals, scoring twice and adding an assist in a 6-3 loss. For the season, Cameron currently has 11 points in 18 games played. “Jake had a great week and really is a player that looks to make plays and possesses the puck well. We are looking forward to his continued success and leadership out of him,” said Ice Dogs head coach Ryan Theros.

2^nd Star: Max Martin, F, Wisconsin Windigo

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nick Blood, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Marko Giourot, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Zach Howard, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Joe Manning, D, Kenai River Brown Bears – Caden Morgan, D, Chippewa Steel – Zephyr Tangri, D, Wisconsin Windigo

South Star of the Week: Ivan Zadvernyuk - Lone Star Brahmas

Lone Star Brahmas forward Ivan Zadvernyuk, 19, had a good weekend as the Brahmas split their road series against the El Paso Rhinos. The 6’1/190 lbs. native of Moskva, Russia, had three goals in the two games. On Friday, Zadvernyuk had the lone goal in a 2-1 loss. On Saturday, he scored two goals in a 5-0 win. For the season, Zadvernyuk is tied for the team scoring lead with 17 points in 19 games played. “Ivan is putting himself in great position to score goals because of his skating and skill set, and he had a great weekend on converting on his chances and making his shots count,” said Brahmas head coach Dan Wildfong.

2^nd Star: Zach Boren, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Connor Bergeron, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Tommy Chunchukov, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Lucas Deeb, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Carson Dorfman, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Tory Lund, F, El Paso Rhinos – Michael Manzi, G, El Paso Rhinos – Connor McNaughton, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Andy Vlaha, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Central Star of the Week: Justin Mexico - North Iowa Bulls

North Iowa Bulls forward Justin Mexico, 19, had a big role in the Bulls weekend home-and-home sweep of the St. Cloud Norsemen. The 5’10/180 lbs. native of Madison Heights, MI, had a shootout goal to go along with two goals and an assist in the two wins. On Friday, Mexico had a shootout goal in a 3-2 win. On Saturday, he scored two goals and added an assist in a 5-4 shootout win on the road. For the season, Mexico leads the Bulls in scoring ith 12 points in 13 games played. “Justin has been our best player this season. He’s been an offensive threat every night and his high-end IQ allows him to contribute in all situations. He’s been a great mentor for our younger players, and we look forward to his continued success,” said Bulls head coach Nick Bruneteau.

2^nd Star: Klayton Knapp, G, Bismarck Bobcats

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Julian Beaumont, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Leonid Bulgakov, F, Aberdeen Wings – Will Diamond, F, Austin Bruins – Tyler Dysart, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Ethan Lindahl, F, North Iowa Bulls – Trent Wiemken, G, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Dimitry Kebreau - Maryland Black Bears

Maryland Black Bears forward Dimitry Kebreau, 20, had a big weekend to help the Black Bears stay in 1^st place with a weekend road sweep in Danbury. The 5’11/190 lbs. native of Silver Spring, MD, totaled six points in the two wins (all assists). On Friday, Kebreau assisted on three of four Maryland goals in a 4-1 win. On Saturday, he picked up three more assists in a 7-3 win. For the season, the Alaska-Anchorage commit leads the Black Bears in scoring with 23 points in 17 games played. “To see how far Dimitry’s game has evolved over the past few years has been impressive. His passion for the game, competitive drive, and leadership has been a huge reason for our early success. As our team captain, he really epitomizes how we want to play, and leads the way every practice and game. No one works harder than Dimitry,” said Maryland head coach Clint Mylymok.

2^nd Star: Will Lawrence, F, Johnstown Tomahawks

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zach Aben, F, Johnstown Tomahawks - Luke Amell, D, Maryland Black Bears – Matej Teply, D, New Jersey Titans – Liam Varmecky, D, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Ethan Wongus, F, New Jersey Titans

Midwest Star of the Week: Kyle Rohrer - Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Fairbanks forward Kyle Rohrer, 18, helped his team pick up two wins in a three-game home series against the Janesville Jets this past weekend. The 6’0/175 lbs. native of Oregon, WI, had six points in the three games, which included three goals and three assists. On Thursday, Rohrer had one of two goals in an 8-2 loss. On Friday, he had a goal and two assists in a 6-4 win. On Saturday, Rohrer had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win. For the season, is tied for 2^nd in team scoring with 12 points in 17 games played. “We are excited for Kyle’s recent success lately and it’s well-deserved as he keeps working hard for his teammates. He has a team first attitude and we’re looking forward to his success going forward,” said Ice Dogs head coach Ryan Theros.

2^nd Star: Nick Erickson, G, Minnesota Wilderness

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Adam Barcik, F, Chippewa Steel – Reece Cordray, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Jackson Ebbott, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Grady Gallatin, D, Janesville Jets - Matt Grannan, F, Chippewa Steel – Jacob Jastrzebski, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Maxwell Martin, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Kade Shea, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Merril Steenari, F, Janesville Jets – Taisetsu Ushio, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Owen Zenone, G, Kenai River Brown Bears

South Star of the Week: Liam Fleet - Shreveport Mudbugs

Fleet, 19, helped the Mudbugs to a weekend road sweep of the Colorado Grit. The 6’2/205 lbs. native of Denver, CO, had five points (all assists) in the two wins. On Friday, Fleet picked up three assists in a 6-4 win. On Saturday, he assisted two more times in an 8-3 win. For the season, Fleet is 2^nd among Mudbugs defensemen in scoring with 10 points in 16 gamed played. “Liam has been a very solid and consistent defenseman for us so far this year. He has earned the right to be one of our leaders with his actions on and off the ice. Liam led us again this weekend with a strong defensive game but also having a breakout weekend offensively,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

2^nd Star: Ryan Burke, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Michael Kadlecik, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Jacob MacDonald, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Michael Manzi, G, El Paso Rhinos – Connor McDonough, G, Amarillo Wranglers – Alexander Papaspryopoulos, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Eddie Shepler, F, El Paso Rhinos - Quentin Sigurdson, G, Odessa Jackalopes – Ivan Zadvernyuk, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Brady James - Minot Minotauros

Minot goalie Brady James, 20, was solid in a pair of wins this past weekend as the Minotauros picked up a home sweep of the St. Cloud Norsemen. The 6’1/182 lbs. native of Beaconsfiled, PQ, allowed just a single goal in the two wins, stopping 41 of 42 shots. On Friday, James made 21 saves and stopped all three Norsmen shooters in the shootout in a 2-1 win. On Saturday, he made 20 saves in a 1-0 shutout win. For the season, James has a 4-1-0 record with the Minotauros with a 1.35 goals against average and a .933 save percentage. “Brady was very solid in the two games he played this weekend. He made some very important saves down the stretch for us each night and was key to our group’s success this weekend. We look forward to Brady continuing his solid play as he pursues an opportunity at the next levels of hockey,” said Minot head coach Cody Campbell.

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

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Julian Beaumont, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Leonid Bulgakov, F, Aberdeen Wings – Carter Cormier, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Niklas Ketonen, F, Minot Minotauros – Alex Laurenza, F, Austin Bruins – Justin Mexico, F, North Iowa Bulls – Jackson Schouten, D, North Iowa Bulls – Riley Sharun, F, Aberdeen Wings

East Star of the Week: Dominik Bartecko - New Jersey Titans

New Jersey forward Dominik Bartecko, 19, had a big weekend to help the Titans pick up a road sweep of the Rochester Jr. Americans. The 5’9/170 lbs. native of Brentwood, TN, had four points in the two wins, including two goals and two assists. On Friday, Bartecko picked up a pair of assists in a 5-2 win. On Saturday, he scored two goals, including the game-winner, in a 4-2 win. For the season, Bartecko leads the Titans in scoring with 17 points in 16 games played. “Dominik continues to pace our team offensively. Since joining our club early last season, he has really shown his ability to score and make others around him more dangerous. His compete level coupled with his skill were on full display this past weekend against Rochester. We look forward to Dominik’s continued strong play as we prepare for Johnstown this upcoming weekend,” said New Jersey head coach Craig Doremus.

2^nd Star: Carter Richardson, G, Maine Nordiques

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kareem El-Bashir, F, Maryland Black Bears – David Helledy, D, Maine Nordiques – Ryan Remick, F, Northeast Generals – Noah Ziskie, D, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks

Midwest Star of the Week: Isaac Keller - Springfield Jr. Blues

Led by forward Isaac Keller, 20, the Springfield Jr. Blues picked up a sweep in two games in Fairbanks against the Ice Dogs. The 6’0/170 lbs. native of Grand Rapids, MI, recorded eight points (1 goal, 7 assists) in the two wins. On Friday, Keller had a goal and two assists in a 5-4 shootout win. On Saturday, he assisted on all five goals in a 5-1 win. For the season, Keller leads the Jr. Blues in scoring with 11 points in 14 games played. “Isaac brings a lot of energy that the rest of guys feed off. Not only has he been great for us on the offensive side, but he’s also been great defensively so we’re very pleased with his play,” said Jr. Blues head coach Todd Pococke.

2^nd Star: Maxwell Martin, F, Wisconsin Windigo

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Conner Brown, D, Janesville Jets – JJ Cataldo, G, Springfield Jr. Blues – Nick Erickson, G, Minnesota Wilderness – Haden Kruse, F, Janesville Jets – Andy Larson, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Fyodor Nikolayenya, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Will Schumacher, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Taisetsu Ushio, F, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Kael DePape - El Paso Rhinos

El Paso goalie Kael DePape, 20, helped the Rhinos pick up five of a possible six points this past week thanks to two wins and a shootout loss. The 6’0/168 lbs. native of Yorkton, SK, stopped 66 of 69 shots during the week in the three games. On Tuesday, DePape made 14 saves in a 5-2 home win over New Mexico. On Friday, he stopped 30 of 31 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to Odessa. On Saturday, he stopped all 22 shots that came his way for a 3-0 shutout over Odessa. Since joining the Rhinos a few weeks ago, DePape has a 4-0-1 record with a 0.78 goals against average and a .968 save percentage. “Kael has been outstanding since we acquired him two weeks ago. He is a great young man who has fit into our team seamlessly. We knew we acquired a quality player, but he has been far beyond quality he has been tremendous. He gives us a legitimate opportunity to win every game and we are lucky to have him,” said Rhinos head coach Joe Coombs.

2^nd Star: Connor McNaughton, F, Amarillo Wranglers

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Yusaku Ando, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Connor Bergeron, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Matthieu Borgault, F, Corpus Christi IceRays - Ryan Burke, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Graham Harris, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Ben Ivey, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Brock James, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Stepan Kuznetsov, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Alex Park, D, Shreveport Mudbugs – Quentin Sigurdson, G, Odessa Jackalopes – Frank Tafelski, F, El Paso Rhinos

Central Star of the Week: Jack O'Hanisain - Minot Minotauros

Minot forward Jack O’Hanisain, 19, played a big role in helping his team pick up a weekend road sweep of the North Iowa Bulls this past weekend. The 5’11/175 lbs. native of Troy, MI, put up four points (all goals) in the two wins. On Friday, O’Hanisain scored two goals in a 4-0 win. On Saturday, he scored two more goals in a 4-1 win. For the season, O’Hanisain is tied for the team scoring lead with eight points in eight games played. “Jack had a very solid weekend for us in both ends of the rink. His play without the puck got rewarded and his linemates did a great job of creating opportunities offensively that Jack capitalized on. We are excited for Jack to continue his production from this past weekend as he continues to pursue an NCAA Division I opportunity,” said Minot head coach Cody Campbell.

2^nd Star: Joel Lehtinen, F, Minot Minotauros

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Julian Beaumont, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Leonid Bulgakov, F, Aberdeen Wings – Michael Coleman, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Adam Dybal, G, Aberdeen Wings – Kade Kohanski, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Ryan Manzella, G, St. Cloud Norsemen

East Star of the Week: Nick Romeo - Maine Nordiques

recorded nine points (4 goals, 5 assists) in three games during the weekend as Maine put together a 2-1 record. Romeo (6’1/180) started the weekend with two goals and an assist in Friday’s 4-1 win over Maryland. On Saturday, he recorded the overtime-winning goal and an assist in a 4-3 win. On Sunday, Romeo had two goals and two assists in a 6-5 loss against the New Hampshire Mountain Kings. For the season, Romeo is tied for the team scoring lead with 18 points and his 12 goals currently leads the NAHL. “It was a bounce back weekend for the team as a group and as individuals. It just seemed that every game Nick was scoring multiple points at the biggest times. With this our hockey team was able to overcome a two-goal deficit in back-to-back games,” said Maine head coach Nick Skerlick.

2^nd Star: Tommy McDonough, D, New Hampshire Mountain Kings

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zach Aben, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Frank D’Ancona, F, Northeast Generals – Toby Hopp, G, Northeast Generals – Jesse Horacek F, Maryland Black Bears – Klaus Jogi, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Will Lawrence, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Nikita Meshcheryakov, F, New Jersey Titans – Charles Tardif, F, Maine Nordiques – Aiden Wright, G, New Hampshire Mountain Kings

Midwest Star of the Week: Peyton Platter - Chippewa Steel

Chippewa forward Peyton Platter, 19, had a big weekend as the Steel moved into 1^st place in the Midwest Division and extended their winning streak to seven straight games with a weekend home-and-home sweep of the Janesville Jets. The 6’1/185 lbs. native of Eau Claire, WI, had four points (3 goals, 1 assist) in the two wins. On Friday, Platter scored two goals in a 4-3 home win over the Jets. On Saturday, he had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 road win in Janesville. For the season, Platter is tied for 2^nd in team scoring with 13 points in 11 games played. “Peyton has been a great leader on and off the ice this season. He has been working hard and the last two weekends has elevated his game. This past weekend he led us to a couple of big wins not only with his scoring but his defensive play including a huge backcheck on a Janesville breakaway late in the game Saturday. We love seeing him take his game to a higher level and look forward to seeing him and the rest of the Steel’s continued development throughout the remainder of the season,” said Steel head coach Chris Ratzloff.

2^nd Star: JJ Cataldo, G, Springfield Jr. Blues

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zach Howard, F, Springfield Jr. Blues – Joe Kelly, F, Chippewa Steel

South Star of the Week: Vilgot Holm - Corpus Christi IceRays

Corpus Christi goaltender Vilgot Holm, 20, helped his team pick up three of four possible points in a weekend road series in Shreveport against the Mudbugs. The 6’3/175 lbs. native of Ljunby, Sweden, stopped 70 of 75 shots on the weekend and posted a 1-0-1 record. On Friday, Holm made 37 saves in a 3-2 win. On Saturday, he made 33 saves in a close 3-2 loss in overtime. For the season, Holm has a 2-3-2 record with a 3.41 goals against average and a .907 save percentage. “Vilgot had an unbelievable weekend for us. He’s such a calming influence in net for our group. We can see his confidence building in his game,” said IceRays head coach Sylvain Cloutier.

2^nd Star: Ray Murakami, D, Lone Star Brahmas

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Anthony Cafarelli, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Hayden DeMars, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Daniel Duris, G, Oklahoma Warriors – Nolan Gagnon, D, Amarillo Wranglers – Wil Murphy, D, Shreveport Mudbugs – Topi Puikkonen, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Drew Sutton, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Saxton Tess, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Collin Vassallo, F, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Trent Wiemken - Austin Bruins

Austin goalie Trent Wiemken, 19, started and won both games this past weekend as the Bruins moved to 7-1-0 on the season with a sweep of St. Cloud. The 6’2/170 lbs. native of Fargo, ND, stopped 50 of 54 shots in the two wins. On Friday, he made 23 saves and stopped all three shooters in the shootout in a 3-2 win. On Saturday, he made 27 saves in a 4-2 win. For the season, Wiemken is 5-1-0 with a 1.95 goals against average and a .929 save percentage. “Trent was outstanding this weekend. He made some key saves at big moments in both games that sparked us. He’s the backbone of this team and we are hopeful that a division one school will see what he is (and has been) doing for us,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Grant Kohnen, F, Aberdeen Wings

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Croix Kochendorfer, G, Aberdeen Wings – Austin Salani, F, Austin Bruins

East Star of the Week: Adam Gionta - Rochester Jr. Americans

Rochester forward Adam Gionta, 18, helped his team to a weekend home sweep of Johnstown with a four-point weekend. The 5’81/62 lbs. native of Clarence Center, NY, had three goals and an assist in the two wins, which included a pair of goals in a 3-2 win on Friday and a goal and an assist in a 5-4 overtime win on Saturday. For the season, Gionta has recorded eight points in 11 games played to date. “Adam has been getting better every day and adjusting rapidly to the pace of the league. He is now starting to get rewarded for the effort he has put in on a daily basis,” said Rochester head coach Francois Methot.

2^nd Star: Jeremi Tremblay, F, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zach Aben, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Luke deVries, D, Philadelphia Rebels – Josh Doolan, D, New Hampshire Mountain Kings – Miles Roberts, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Colin Ronan, G, Maryland Black Bears – Kris Samitis, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Aidan Wright, G, New Hampshire Mountain Kings

Midwest Star of the Week: Haden Kruse - Janesville Jets

Janesville forward Haden Kruse, 20, had a six-point weekend as the Jets split a road series against the Wisconsin Windigo. The 6’1/172 lbs. native of Nisswa, MN, had an assist in Friday’s 4-3 loss, and then turned around on Saturday and had two goals and three assists in a 7-3 win on Saturday. For the season, Kruse leads the Jets in scoring so far with 18 points in 11 games played. “Haden had another strong weekend for us against a very tough opponent in a tough environment. He is showing he can consistently create offense for us every weekend. He shows up every night with the mindset of doing whatever it takes to help us have success. It’s very exciting to watch firsthand on the type of player and person he is becoming. Whatever NCAA program that lands Haden is going to be absolutely thrilled with him in every aspect of a student athlete,” said Jets head coach Joe Dibble.

2^nd Star: Liam Beerman, G, Anchorage Wolverines

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Talan Blanck, F, Chippewa Steel – Ashton Dahms, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Noah Gibbs, F, Janesville Jets – Bryce Monrean, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Gustav Ozolins, D, Minnesota Wilderness – Peyton Platter, F, Chippewa Steel

South Star of the Week: Daniel Duris - Oklahoma Warriors

Oklahoma goalie Daniel Duris, 20, helped the Warriors pick up a weekend road sweep of the Corpus Christi IceRays this past weekend. The 6’1/180 lbs. native of Martin, Slovakia, stopped 69 of 72 shots in the two wins. On Friday, he made 32 saves in a 5-1 win, and then on Saturday, he made 37 saves in a 6-2 win. For the season, Duris has a 5-2-0 record with a 1.99 goals against average and a .937 save percentage. “Daniel played excellent for us this past weekend and continues to prove he is an elite goaltender in our league. He has picked up where he left off last year as a goalie that can steal us a game if we are off and that has given our guys the confidence to make plays and develop in front of him. Daniel made some timely saves in big moments for us this past weekend which propelled us to get two much needed wins on the road,” said Warriors head coach Garrett Roth.

2^nd Star: Brock James, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Yusaku Ando, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Billy Biedermann, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Brady Borgestad, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Kael DePape, G, El Paso Rhinos – Logan Heroux, D, Shreveport Mudbugs – Ryan Hintz, D, Corpus Christi IceRays – Justin Kerr, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Tory Lund, F, El Paso Rhinos – Nick Marino, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Kaden Nelson, F, Oklahoma Warriors

Central Star of the Week: Klayton Knapp - Bismarck Bobcats

Bismarck Bobcats goalie Klayton Knapp, 19, was lights out during the Bobcats weekend home sweep of the North Iowa Bulls. The NAPHL grad and native of Sylvania, OH, posted back-to-back shutouts in two wins. Knapp (6’0/190) made 22 saves in a 1-0 win on Friday and 21 saves in a 5-0 win. For the season, Knapp is 4-1-0 with a 1.80 goals against average and .929 save percentage. “Klayton was exceptional all weekend. He made big saves when we needed them all weekend, and to go 120 minutes without giving up a goal is a huge accomplishment,” said Bismarck head coach Layne Sedevie.

2^nd Star: Lucca Munoz, F, St. Cloud Norsemen

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Adam Dybal, G, Aberdeen Wings – Patrick Johnson, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Ryan Mazella, G, St. Cloud Norsemen – Nikolai Tishkevich, F, Aberdeen Wings

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

Maryland forward Kareem El-Bashir, 19, helped his club to a weekend home sweep of the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks. The 5’10/176 lbs. native of Reston, VA, had five points in the two wins. On Friday, El-Bashir had a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win. On Saturday, he scored two goals and added an assist in a 6-0 win. For the season, El-Bashir is tied for 2^nd in team scoring with 13 points in 10 games played. “Kareem has taken huge strides this season, and his growth has been meteoric. Based on how much effort this kid puts into the weight room, and his off-season training, as well as his willingness to learn, this is not a surprise to be coaching staff. Not only is he a great teammate and high-level hockey player, but his academic profile is elite as well. He will be a very nice NCAA Division I student/athlete,” said Maryland head coach Clint Mylymok.

2^nd Star: Colin Ronan, G, Maryland Black Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jake Bernadet, F, Maine Nordiques – Zack Ferris, G, Johnstown Tomahawks – Dexter Kichline, D, Rochester Jr. Americans – Jeremy LaCroix, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Arseni Vorobyov, F, Maine Nordiques

Midwest Star of the Week: Will Schumacher - Wisconsin Windigo

Wisconsin forward Will Schumacher, 19, had a weekend to remember as he lit up the scoreboard in a weekend home sweep of the Kenai River Brown Bears. The 5’11/175 lbs. native of Prior Lake, MN, had eight points in the two wins, which included an amazing seven goals and an assist. On Friday, Schumacher had a hat-trick and an assist in a 9-2 win. On Saturday, he scored four goals in a 10-3 win. For the season, Schumacher is 3^rd in team scoring with 11 points in six games played and his 10 goals is currently tops in the NAHL. “Our team had breakthrough weekend offensively and Will led the way. He’s added layers to his game this season and it’s nice to see him rewarded on the scoresheet and with this award,” said Windigo head coach Blake Hietala.

2^nd Star: Max Martin, F, Wisconsin Windigo

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nick Blood, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Reece Cordray, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Cam Davis, F, Chippewa Steel – Ajay White, G, Chippewa Steel

South Star of the Week: Jack Ivey - Amarillo Wranglers

Amarillo forward Jack Ivey, 19, had a big weekend as the Wranglers split a home-opening series with the Corpus Christi IceRays. The Army recruit and native of San Diego, CA, totaled six points on the weekend. On Friday, Ivey (6’3/200) had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 shootout win. On Saturday, he added another goal and two more assists in an 8-5 loss. For the season, Ivey is tied for the team scoring lead with 11 points in six games played. “Jack is having a breakout season after the dedicated work he put in last season, and during the summer. Jack is beloved by his teammates and is quickly becoming one of the fan favorites in Amarillo. It will be exciting to watch his continued growth this season and how it impacts our team daily,” said Wranglers head coach Ryan Anderson.

2^nd Star: Kaden Nelson, F, Oklahoma Warriors

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Anthony Cafarelli, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Hayden DeMars, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Jack Erickson, G, Colorado Grit – Luca Fasciano, D, Corpus Christi IceRays – Ben Ivey, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Brock James, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Michael Kadlecik, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Dillon Kuntz, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Olivier Lamothe, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Hayden Nichol, F, Shreveport Mudbugs – Nathan Rickey, D, Oklahoma Warriors – Deivs Rolovs, G, Lone Star Brahmas – Eliot Seguin Lescarbeau, G, Shreveport Mudbugs

Central Star of the Week: Julian Beaumont - Bismarck Bobcats

Bismarck forward Julian Beaumont, 19, had a big weekend to help the Bobcats pick up a weekend road sweep of the Aberdeen Wings. The 5’8/161 lbs. native of Allen, TX, had five points in the two wins. On Friday, he had the game-winning goal and an assist in a 5-2 win. On Saturday, he added another goal and two assists in a 5-4 shootout win. For the season, Beaumont leads the Bobcats in scoring with nine points in six games played. “Julian had a great weekend for us on the road in a tough environment. When we needed a big play or a goal he stepped up for the team,” said Bismarck head coach Layne Sedevie.

2^nd Star: Gustav Noren, F, Austin Bruins

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Leonid Bulgakov, F, Aberdeen Wings – Ian Engel, D, Bismarck Bobcats – Isak Holmstrom, F, Aberdeen Wings – Alex Laurenza, F, Austin Bruins – Justin Mexico, F, North Iowa Bulls – Carter Theissen, D, North Iowa Bulls

East Star of the Week: Adam Schankula - Maryland Black Bears

Maryland forward and NAPHL alum Adam Schankula, 20, had a good weekend as the Black Bears picked up three of four possible points in a weekend series in Rochester against the Jr. Americans. The 6’2/190 lbs. native of Newmarket, ON, had four points in the two games, including two goals and two assists. On Friday, Schankula had two goals, including the game-winner, and an assist in a 5-4 win. On Saturday, he had an assist in a 4-3 shootout loss. For the season, Schankula leads the Black Bears in scoring with 12 points in eight games played. “Adam is a player we felt from day one had NCAA Division I talent, an elite Hockey IQ, and the skill set to progress rapidly. He has not disappointed. He shows up for every game and every practice with the same mindset: to improve, be impactful, and lead us to success. Whatever NCAA school steps up to get him, will be more than thankful they have added him to their program/locker room,” said Maryland head coach Clint Mylymok.

2^nd Star: Miles Roberts, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dominik Bartecko, F, New Jersey Titans – Reece Brednich, F, New Jersey Titans – Matteo Disipio, F, Rochester Jr. Americans – Josh Doolan, D, New Hampshire Mountain Kings – Zack Ferris, G, Johnstown Tomahawks – Lukas Fursten, G, Philadelphia Rebels – Max Marquette, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Joey McGraw, F, Northeast Generals – Ryan Panico, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Nick ReCupero, D, Northeast Generals – Florian Wade, G, Rochester Jr. Americans – Aiden Wright, G, New Hampshire Mountain Kings

Midwest Star of the Week: Haden Kruse - Janesville Jets

Haden Kruse, 20, and the Janesville Jets stayed in 1^st place in the Midwest Division thanks to a weekend home sweep of the Anchorage Wolverines. The 6’1/172 lbs. native of Nisswa, MN, had four points in the two wins. On Friday, Kruse had three assists in a 7-3 win. On Saturday, he added a goal in a 5-4 overtime win. For the season, Kruse leads the Jets in scoring with 11 points in eight games played. “Haden has been a great addition to our club this season. Not just on the ice, but in a leadership role as well. His consistency this past weekend was a big part of our team success. He continues to be a scoring threat every time he’s on the ice. He is creating scoring chances in even strength and power play which is giving our team a lot of confidence. Haden is proving everyday he can be a contributor every night. We are excited to be a part of helping Haden achieve his goal of earning an NCAA Division I scholarship,” said Jets head coach Joe Dibble.

2^nd Star: Lance Mengel, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Matthew Alberti, G, Janesville Jets – Cade Baker, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Erick Comstock, D, Wisconsin Windigo – Reece Cordray, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Andy Larson, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Jacob Ligi, F, Chippewa Steel – Michael Marquez, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Maxwell Martin, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Tomas Trunda, F, Chippewa Steel – Taisetsu Ushio, F, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Brayden Cook - Shreveport Mudbugs

Shreveport forward Brayden Cook, 20, helped his team continue their hot 5-1-0 start thanks to a weekend home sweep of the Lone Star Brahmas. The 6’1/190 lbs. native of Shreveport, LA, had four points in the weekend sweep. On Friday, Cook had two assists in a 3-1 win. On Saturday, he had a goal and an assist and also scored in the shootout in a 3-2 shootout win. For the season, Cook is tied for the Mudbugs lead in scoring with eight points in six games played. “When you think of Brayden Cook you may think small, speedy, and skilled forward. Yes, he is all that but he has also brought a great work ethic and commitment to the defensive side of the game as well. His willingness to eat pucks and be detailed orientated has provided him more opportunity on our PK and our PP.  Due to his well-rounded game, he has found himself in some good offensive situations that he has been able to capitalize on,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

2^nd Star: Mathieu Bourgault, F, Corpus Christi IceRays

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Carson Dorfman, G, Shreveport Mudbugs – Jack Erickson, G, Colorado Grit – Jack Fuller, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Stepan Kuznetsov, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Rasmus Leijonhielm, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Tory Lund, F, El Paso Rhinos – Charlie Masek, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Kaden Nelson, F, Oklahoma Warriors – Nathan Rickey, D, Oklahoma Warriors – Quentin Sigurdson, G, Odessa Jackalopes – Frank Tafelski, F, El Paso Rhinos – Ivan Zadvernyuk, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: Alex Laurenza - Austin Bruins

Austin Bruins forward Alex Laurenza, 18, made quite the NAHL debut as the native of Woodbridge, ON, helped Austin get off to a 3-1 start at the NAHL Showcase. Laurenza (5’9/150) put up five points in the four games, which included two goals and three assists. He recorded at least a point in all four games. “Alex has been a great addition to our organization. He is smart player that will be all situations for us this season. Our staff is excited to be a part of his development and we are looking forward to helping him earn a scholarship to an NCAA Division I school,” said Bruins head coach Steve Howard.

2^nd Star: Isak Holmstrom, F, Aberdeen Wings

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Julian Beaumont, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Ashton Bynum, F, Austin Bruins – Logan Gravnik, F, Aberdeen Wings – Patrick Johnson, F, Bismarck Bobcats – Justin Mexico, F, North Iowa Bulls – Braden Panzer, F, St. Cloud Norsemen – Max Weilandt, G, St. Cloud Norsemen

East Star of the Week: Toby Hopp - Northeast Generals

Northeast Generals goalie Toby Hopp, 19, played a big part in helping his club go undefated at the NAHL Showcase. The 6’1/185 lbs. native of Maple Grove, MN, felt right at home in his home state as he posted wins in his three starts, allowing just seven goals. Hopp stopped 99 of a possible 106 shots in the three wins, which came against Wisconsin, St. Cloud, and Janesville. “Toby is a very talented goalie that has big expectations for himself and our team. On the biggest stage he performed at a very high level winning all three of his starts.  We have a great 1-2 punch in net and Toby has been nothing short of spectacular early in the season. We look forward to Toby continuing his hot play,” said Generals head coach Bryan Erikson.

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

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Frank D’Ancona, F, Northeast Generals – Hunter Fetterolf, F, New Hampshire Mountain Kings – Justin Gibson, D, Johnstown Tomahawks – Kim Hilmersson, F, Maine Nordiques – Ivam Korodiuk, D, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Reid Lune, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Max Marquette, F, Philadelphia Rebels – Tyler Procious, D, Rochester Jr. Americans – Shawn Ramsey, D, Philadelphia Rebels – Jacob Roberson, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Nick Romeo, F, Maine Nordiques – Jack Wieneke, G, Maryland Black Bears – Aiden Wright, G, New Hampshire Mountain Kings

Midwest Star of the Week: Fyodor Nikolayenya - Anchorage Wolverines

Anchorage Wolverines forward Fyodor Nikolayenya, 20, helped the Wolverines to a 2-1-1 record at the NAHL Showcase by recording seven points in the four games. The 5’11/183 lbs. native of Minsk, Belarus, had five goals and two assists, which included a hat-trick in a 5-4 overtime loss against Rochester. “Coming into the season we knew Fyodor was going to play a big role for us offensively and he has not disappointed out of the gate. He’s had a big summer on and off the ice and it has and will continue to pay dividends for him and our team as a whole,” said Wolverines head coach Nick Walters.

2^nd Star: Liam Beerman, G, Anchorage Wolverines

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Talan Blanek, F, Chippewa Steel – Conner Brown, D, Janesville Jets – Jake Cameron, F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – David Clarke, D, Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Erick Comstock, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Dylan Contreras, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Tyler Grahme, F, Wisconsin Windigo – Nick Sajevic, F, Janesville Jets – Nick Stevens, F, Kenai River Brown Bears – Oliver Stumpel, F, Minnesota Wilderness – Ajay White, G, Chippewa Steel

South Star of the Week: Hayden Nichol - Shreveport Mudbugs

The Shreveport Mudbugs got off to a 3-1 start at the NAHL Showcase thanks to a great performance from veteran forward Hayden Nichol. The 6’1/185 lbs. native of Brentwood, TN, had five points in the four games, which included four goals. Nichol, 20, scored goals in three of the four games and had two goals in a win over Rochester. “We were expecting big things from Hayden this year and he has started off on the right foot. His production offensively was great over the showcase. He’s always been a very responsible player at both ends of the rink and he didn’t compromise anything for his offensive output. He was rewarded this week for simply staying true to his identity and trying to lead by example for his teammates,” said Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell.

2^nd Star: Jack Ivey, F, Amarillo Wranglers

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Camden Bajzer, F, El Paso Rhinos – Anthony Cafarelli, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Logan Heroux, D, Shreveport Mudbugs – Jakub Jerman, D, El Paso Rhinos – Michael Kadlecik, F, Odessa Jackalopes – Topi Puikkonen, F, Amarillo Wranglers – Deivs Rolovs, G, Lone Star Brahmas – Quentin Sigurdson, G, Odessa Jackalopes – Pierson Sobush, F, Corpus Christi IceRays – Ivan Zadvernyck, F, Lone Star Brahmas

Central Star of the Week: No Award

East Star of the Week: Massimo Gentile - Rochester Jr. Americans

Rochester forward Massimo Gentile, 20, had an impressive NAHL debut helping his team to a weekend split with the Philadelphia Rebels. The 5’9/162 lbs. native of Montreal, PQ, had six points in the two games. On Friday, Gentile had a goal and two assists in a 5-4 loss. On Saturday, he duplicated his effort from Friday with a goal and two assists in a 5-2 win. “As a new franchise, our early focus has been to create team chemistry on and off the ice. Massimo’s strong two-way game and leadership has helped start the season on a positive note,” said Rochester head coach Francois Methot.

2^nd Star: Dominik Bartecko, F, New Jersey Titans

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Toby Hopp, G, Northeast Generals – Will Lawrence, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Reid Lune, F, Johnstown Tomahawks – Kellen Murphy, F, Maine Nordiques – Tyler Procious, F, Rochester Jr. Americans – Ryan Remick, F, Northeast Generals – Arhip Sidarovich, F, New Jersey Titans

Midwest Star of the Week: Matthew Alberti - Janesville Jets

Janesville Jets goalie Matthew Alberti, 19, picked up the win in both games this past weekend as the Jets swept the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in a home series. The 6’0/170 lbs. native of Hamburg, NY, won his first NAHL start on Saturday, as he made 35 saves in a 52 win. On Friday, Alberti came in relief in the 3^rd period as the Jets trailed 4-2. He didn’t allow a goal in the 3^rd period, and the Jets came back to win 5-4. “Matthew is very deserving of this recognition after the performance he put out this past weekend helping us get the sweep in our home opener. He plays with a high level of confidence that becomes contagious with the rest of our team,” said Jets head coach Joe Dibble.

2^nd Star: Dylan Contreras, F, Kenai River Brown Bears

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Thomas Belzil, F, Janesville Jets – Cole Christian, F, Anchorage Wolverines – Cam Davis, F, Chippewa Steel – Joe Kelly, F, Chippewa Steel – Conor Sullivan, G, Kenai River Brown Bears – Josef Zilinec, G, Anchorage Wolverines

South Star of the Week: Frank Tafelski - El Paso Rhinos

El Paso Rhinos forward Frank Tafelski, 20, racked up five points in a three-game weekend road sweep in Colorado against the Grit. The 6’1/181 lbs. native of Troy, Michigan, recorded four goals and an assist in the three wins. On Friday, Tafelski had a goal in a 3-1 win. On Saturday, he had a hat-trick in a 3-2 win, which included the game-winning goal. On Sunday, he picked up an assist in a 4-2 win.

2^nd Star: Joey LoVollo, G, El Paso Rhinos

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jack Fuller, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Ryan Johnson, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves