Final Day of the 2025 NAHL Awards Announced

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 NAHL Awards. The selections were based on performances during the 2024-25 regular season, as voted upon by the league’s 35 Head Coaches, the NAHL’s Board of Governors, and the NAHL front office.

NAHL All-Rookie Team

Forward: Frantisek Netusil, Minnesota Wilderness

Forward:  Richard Rucireto, Northeast Generals

Forward: Harrison Smith, Maryland Black Bears

Defense: Ryan Lund, Austin Bruins

Defense: Mason Stenger, Maryland Black Bears

Goaltender: Ryan Cameron, Lone Star Brahmas

 

All-NAHL Team

Forward: Alex Laurenza, Austin Bruins

Forward: Niko Tournas, Danbury Hat Tricks

Forward: Oli Genest, New Hampshire Mountain Kings

Defense: Brock Devlin, Anchorage Wolverines

Defense: Kyle Miller, St. Cloud Norsemen

Goalie: Tomas Anderson, Bismarck Bobcats

 

NAHL Coach of the Year: John Mitchell, Wisconsin Windigo

John Mitchell is a first-year NAHL head coach. The Wisconsin native helped to lead the Windigo roster to their first Robertson Cup appearance in Blaine, Minnesota. The Wisconsin team highlighted its best regular-season record under Mitchell’s leadership. The Windigo ended the year with a 41-14-1-3 overall regular season record. The roster featured the second-best penalty kill in the league (.885) while scoring the most short-handed goals in the Midwest Division.

“It's tremendously humbling and an honor,” said John Mitchell. “When your colleagues speak on your behalf like that, it really means a lot.”

Mitchell went on to share that “it’s an honor to be sort of the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the face of the organization. Because we did have a really successful year and we had a lot of things to be proud of. I am just glad that Wisconsin is getting some recognition for that.”

 

Rookie and Goaltender of the Year: Ryan Cameron, Lone Star Brahmas

Hailing from the Keystone State and serving as a keystone piece of the Brahmas roster, Ryan Cameron has been electric in the blue paint. The 17-year-old Boston College commit is at the top of the leaderboard in almost every goaltender category. Cameron led the league with his 1.35 goals against average, .945 save percentage, and 12 shutouts on the year. He features a 29-8-1 overall record for the 2024-25 season and has been recognized as one of the top goaltenders for the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. The 6’1 netminder will be named in the record books for the NAHL. His 12 shutouts rank him first for most shutouts in a single season (including playoffs).

“Cameron is obviously a top goaltender in our league and his ability to jump into the season as an ‘07 speaks to his skills between the pipes,”  said Head Coach of the Lone Star Brahmas, Dan Wildfong. “He is one of the top goaltenders in USA Hockey right now and is the future of goaltenders in the country. We are excited for his future.”

 

Defenseman of the Year: Brock Devlin, Anchorage Wolverines

Rocking to the top of defensemen, Brock Devlin, dominated from the blue line and led defensemen with 67 total points during the regular season. The 5’10 lefty from Mission Viejo, California is a second-year veteran of the Wolverines. Devlin led all skaters in the regular season with 55 assists and found the back of the net 12 times. The Dartmouth commit more than tripled his offensive production in every category from last season to this year. Devlin spotlights 1.24 points per game through 54 regular season games.

“The Anchorage Wolverines are proud to congratulate Brock Devlin on being named the 2024-25 NAHL Defenseman of the Year. Brock has been a silent leader whose actions consistently speak louder than words,” shared by Isaiah Vreeman and Merit Waldrop.

“He leads by example in every facet of the game, earning the respect of teammates, coaches, and opponents alike. His elite hockey IQ, exceptional skating ability, and relentless compete level have made him one of the premier defensemen in junior hockey.” 

Vreeman and Waldrop continued and explained the impact of Devlin in the Anchorage locker room and community.

“Brock is a very impressive person who made a lasting impact in our locker room and throughout the Anchorage community. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have a player of his caliber and character represent the Wolverines. As he prepares to take the next step in his journey at Dartmouth, we wish him nothing but success. The sky is truly the limit for Brock Devlin, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.”

 

Forward of the Year: Alex Laurenza, Austin Bruins

It was the Alex Laurenza extravaganza on the ice this season. The 5’10 lefty from Woodbridge, Ontario led the league with 82 total points in 55 games played during the regular season. His offensive production on the ice was 1.49 points per game, notching 36 goals and 46 assists during the year. Laurenza is a second-year skater for the Austin Bruins and developed into their top point-getter. The ‘05 forward doubled his offensive production from last season to this year and played a critical role in the Bruin’s success during the regular season. Additionally, the Union College commit ranked second among skaters with his +41 rating on the year. 

“Our entire staff is happy for Alex being recognized as the Forward of the Year! We knew Alex was going to play a big part for us this season and he exceeded our expectations,” said Head Coach of the Bruins, Steve Howard. “He scored some big goals and made countless plays that helped us have a great year. We look forward to watching him continue to score at Union next season.”

 

Most Valuable Player: Tomas Anderson, Bismarck Bobcats

The netminder from the State of Hockey, Tomas Anderson earns the MVP distinction thanks to his work in the blue paint. Anderson played a critical role in the Bismarck Bobcats’ dominant run during the regular season. The 6’2 netminder played in 45 games for Bismarck and features the most minutes between the pipes than any other goaltender in the league. Anderson features the most victories with 37 wins and has only lost eight games while in the net during the regular season. He ranks second among netminders with his 1.53 goals against average and third with his .937 save percentage. His domination between the pipes led him to rank second in the league with his eight shutouts in the regular season. Anderson is 20 years old and will be heading to Niagara in the fall. 

“Tomas is the backbone of our team and was the model of consistency all season long. His demeanor was always poised, both on and off the ice. It allowed our guys to play loose and free in front of him which played to the strength of our group, said Head Coach of the Bobcats, Garrett Roth. “Tomas came up big for us all season long and through playoffs which carried our group to the success we had. He is a top-notch goalie and an even better teammate, which will take him very far in this game. We are so proud of what he has accomplished and are excited to watch his continued success with Niagara and beyond.”