NAHL announces 2020-21 Divisional Awards
The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its All-Division teams and honors for the 2020-21 season. The divisional teams and honors represent the four divisions in the NAHL: Central, East, Midwest and South Divisions, as voted upon and selected by the league’s 23 head coaches. The awards are based on performance during the 2020-21 regular season.
All-Central Division Team
Forward: Brett Chorske, St. Cloud Norsemen
Forward: Clayton Cosentino, Aberdeen Wings
Forward: Payton Matsui, Aberdeen Wings
Defense: Nico deVita, Aberdeen Wings
Defense: Grant Docter, Minnesota Wilderness
Goalie: Jake Sibell, Aberdeen Wings
Central Division Most Valuable Player and Goaltender of the Year: Jake Sibell, Aberdeen Wings
Central Division Forward of the Year: Payton Matsui, Aberdeen Wings
Central Division Defenseman of the Year: Grant Docter, Minnesota Wilderness
Central Division Rookie of the Year: Luke Gramer, Bismarck Bobcats
Central Division Coach and General Manager of the Year: Scott Langer, Aberdeen Wings
Central Division Organization of the Year: Aberdeen Wings
Central Division Academic Achievement Award: Sutter Muzzatti, Austin Bruins
Central Division Leadership Award: Austin Schwartz, Bismarck Bobcats
Central Division Community Service Award: Clayton Cosentino, Aberdeen Wings
All-East Division Team
Forward: Jay Ahearn, Johnstown Tomahawks
Forward: Will Margel, Johnstown Tomahawks
Forward: Stefan Owens, Maine Nordiques
Defense: Ryan Poorman, Johnstown Tomahawks
Defense: Alexander Tertyshny, Northeast Generals
Goalie: Christian Stoever, New Jersey Titans
East Division Most Valuable Player, Forward of the Year and Rookie of the Year: Jay Ahearn, Johnstown Tomahawks
East Division Defenseman of the Year: Alexander Tertyshny, Northeast Generals
East Division Goaltender of the Year: Christian Stoever, New Jersey Titans
East Division Coach of the Year: Mike Letizia, Johnstown Tomahawks
East Division General Manager of the Year: Eric Soltys, Maine Nordiques
East Division Organization of the Year: Maine Nordiques
East Division Academic Achievement Award: Luke Antonacci, Maine Nordiques
East Division Leadership Award: Luke Mountain, Maryland Black Bears
East Division Community Service Award: Tristan Fasig, Maine Nordiques
All-Midwest Division Team
Forward: Cade Destefani, Janesville Jets
Forward: Luc Laylin, Minnesota Magicians
Forward: Charlie Schoen, Janesville Jets
Defense: Karl Falk, Minnesota Magicians
Defense: Jasper Lester, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Goalie: Luke Pavicich, Kenai River Brown Bears
Midwest Division Most Valuable Player & Goaltender of the Year: Luke Pavicich, Kenai River Brown Bears
Midwest Division Forward of the Year: Charlie Schoen, Janesville Jets
Midwest Division Defenseman of the Year: Karl Falk, Minnesota Magicians
Midwest Division Rookie of the Year: Morgan Winters, F, Kenai River Brown Bears
Midwest Division Coach of the Year: Parker Burgess, Janesville Jets
Midwest Division General Manager of the Year: Rob Proffitt, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Midwest Division Organization of the Year: Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Midwest Division Academic Achievement Award: Jaxson Ezman, Janesville Jets
Midwest Division Leadership Award: Carter Hottman, Janesville Jets
Midwest Division Community Service Award: Brendan Hill, Kenai River Brown Bears
All-South Division Team
Forward: Braiden Dorfman, Shreveport Mudbugs
Forward: Cole Hanson, New Mexico Ice Wolves
Forward: Nicholas Niemo, Lone Star Brahmas
Defense: Vincent Corcoran, Wichita Falls Warriors
Defense: Chris Hedden, Shreveport Mudbugs
Goalie: Owen Bartoszkiewicz, Wichita Falls Warriors
South Division Most Valuable Player & Forward of the Year: Braiden Dorfman, Shreveport Mudbugs
South Division Goaltender and Rookie of the Year: Owen Bartoszkiewicz, Wichita Falls Warriors
South Division Defenseman of the Year: Vincent Corcoran, Wichita Falls Warriors
South Division Coach and General Manager of the Year: Garrett Roth, Wichita Falls Warriors
South Division Organization of the Year: Wichita Falls Warriors
South Division Academic Achievement Award: Dominick Rivelli, Wichita Falls Warriors
South Division Leadership Award: Aidan Metcalfe, Shreveport Mudbugs
South Division Community Service Award: David Breazeale, Shreveport Mudbugs
The remainder of the NAHL 2020-21 season awards including the All-NAHL Teams, Most Valuable Player, Forward of the Year, Defenseman of the Year, Vaughn Goaltender of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, General Manager of the Year, Executive of the Year and Organization of the Year, along with the Academic Achievement Award, Leadership Award and Community Service Award, will be all be announced later in the week.
