Players of the Month
Goalie of the Month: Keaton French - Helena Bighorns
Helena goaltender Keaton French was fantastic in net during the month of February with a 4-1 record. French turned away 142 of the 146 shots he faced over the course of 5 games. French combined for a .670 GAA, .937 SV% and added three shutout wins in over the month.
Runner-Up: Adam Prokop, Milwaukee Power
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tate Cothern, Rochester Grizzlies – Alex Croy, Atlanta Capitals – Caleb Cross, Butte Cobras – Dixon Ehlers, New Ulm Steel – Tyler Fromolz, Oregon Tradesmen – Hunter Hein, Texas RoadRunners – Konrad Kausch, Alexandria Blizzard – Patric Loeffler, Sheridan Hawks – Ryan Lehet, Granite City Lumberjacks – D’Mar McCoy, Northeast Generals – Jake Regan, Great Falls Americans – Axel Roselund, Bozeman Icedogs – Andrew Yocum, Norwich Sea Captains
Defenseman of the Month: Denis Radchenko - Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Danbury defenseman Denis Radchenko earned the Defenseman of the Month title after totalling 17 points in 10 games during the month of February. Radchenko netted 4 goals and dished out 13 assists all while keeping a +17 plus/minus. Radchenko has played in 42 games this season and has racked up 51 points.
Runner-Up: Colin Hedland, Mason City Toros
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dylan Cunningham, Helena Bighorns – Will Falconer, Oregon Tradesmen – Tim Hayden, Norwich Sea Captains – Wyatt Johnson, Alexandria Blizzard – Davis Kinne, Northeast Generals – Jameson Klein, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Logan Kroyman, Rochester Grizzlies – Alex Leaf, Great Falls Americans – Austin Micale, Atlanta Capitals – Kyle Mortenson, Granite City Lumberjacks – Nick O’Brien, New Ulm Steel – Kyle Portlock, Texas RoadRunners – Makhai Sparks, Sheridan Hawks – Carson Streich, Butte Cobras – Bryce Sturm, Bozeman Icedog
Forward of the Month: Luke Schleusner - Butte Cobras
Butte Cobras forward Luke Schleusner lit the scoresheet over the month of February playing in 8 games. The Washington State native totalled a jaw-dropping 25 points that included 8 goals and 17 assists with a +17 rating for the Cobras. Schleusner has played in 37 games this season and has totalled 63 points.
Runner-Up: Matvey Ivanov, Texas RoadRunners
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Camden Cunningham, Helena Bighorns – Brian Essing, Norwich Sea Captains – Phil Feinberg, Northeast Generals – Ryan Hadland, Alexandria Blizzard – Nick Jameus, Atlanta Capitals – Hayden Johnson, Granite City Lumberjacks – Blake Keller, Milwaukee Power – Luke Morrisette, Rochester Grizzlies – Lahoussine Salama, New Ulm Steel – Bodie Shepardson, Bozeman Icedogs – Hayden Shoemake, Oregon Tradesmen – Jace Thompson, Great Falls Americans – Teejay Torgrimson, Sheridan Hawks – Braeden Whitesell, New Mexico Ice Wolve
Defenseman of the Month: Kyle Mortenson - Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City defenseman, Kyle Mortenson, earned the Defenseman of the Month after recording 12 points in 7 games during the month of January. Mortenson scored 3 goals, including 2 game-winners, and dished out 9 assists all while keeping a +9 rating. The Wayzata, MN native has played in 34 games this season and has racked up 35 points with 10 goals and 25 assists.
Runner-Up: Austin Micale, Atlanta Capitals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gabe Arteaga, Texas Brahmas – Logan Brown, Northeast – Michael Dalaly, Milwaukee – Lukas Dany, Louisiana – Bode Dunham, Sheridan – Tyler Fisher, Long Beach – Hunter Hein, Texas RoadRunners – Cooper Katola, New Ulm – Ryan Kerr, New Mexico – Sam Knight, Oregon – Logan Kroyman, Rochester – Baden Powell, Great Falls
Goalie of the Month: Pierson Haislet - New Mexico Ice Wolves
New Mexico netminder Pierson Haislet was great in net during the month of January finishing with a 4-1 record. Haislet turned away 107 of the 112 shots he saw over the course of 5 games, while only allowing 5 goals. The Chicago, IL native also posted a 17 shot shutout win. Haislet combined for a 1.00 GAA and a .955 SV% throughout January.
Runner-Up: Jesse Schindel, Helena BigHorns
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Paul Cassin, Granite City – Tate Cothern, Rochester – Brendan Forden, Texas Brahmas – Nolan Lacosse, New Ulm – Patric Loeffler, Sheridan – D’Mar McCoy, Northeast – John Moriarty, Louisiana – Logan Motz, Texas RoadRunners – Ryo Murakami, Long Beach – Ryan Stowe, Great Falls – Aleks Sumoski, Atlanta
Forward of the Month: Dayne Deanovich - Oregon Tradesmen
Oregon Tradesmen forward Dayne Deanovich highlighted the scoresheet in 9 games during the month of January. The Fond Du Lac, WI native totalled an impressive 17 points in those 9 games that included 5 goals and 12 assists and a game-winning goal, while maintaining a +15 rating for the Tradesmen. Deanovich has appeared in 33 games this season and has totalled 35 points.
Runner-Up: Ricky Nelson, Wausau Cyclones
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gus Cantwell, New Ulm – Erik Hernborn, Rochester – Jack Herron, Texas RoadRunners – Stanley Hubbard, New Mexico – Zak Kennett, Granite City – Zac Kretzschmer, Long Beach – Jack Lambert, Louisiana – Ben Mondou, Texas Brahmas – Matthew Nuzzlilo, Northeast – Teejay Torgrimson, Sheridan – Wes Weisenburger, Great Fall
Goalie of the Month: Cam Milewski - Bozeman Icedogs
Bozeman goaltender Cam Milewski was perfect between the pipes in the month of December with a 5-0 record. Milewski saw 155 shots over the course of five games, while only allowing 6 goals. The Mission Viejo, CA native also posted a 40 shot shutout win during the month. Milewski combined for a 1.20 GAA and a .961 SV% throughout the December.
Runner-Up: Alex Lamont, Alexandria Blizzard
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tate Cothern, Rochester Grizzlies – Caleb Cross, Butte Cobras – Hunter Hein, Texas RoadRunners – Dominic Hite, Gillette Wild – Josh Koziol, Great Falls Americans – Nolan Lacrosse, New Ulm Steel – Ryan Lehet, Granite City Lumberjacks – Patric Loeffler, Sheridan Hawks – Jesse Schindel, Helena Bighorns – Damian Vandanacker, Atlanta Capitals
Defenseman of the Month: Austin Micale - Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta Capitals defenseman, Austin Micale, earned the Defenseman of the Month after recording 17 points in 9 games during the month of November. Micale netted 5 goals and handed out 12 helpers while maintaining a +13 rating during the month. The Hamilton, NJ native has played in 31 games this season where he has combined for 33 points, which ranks him third among all NA3HL defenders in scoring.
Runner-Up: Sean Patrick Merck, Peoria Mustangs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): McCaffrey Billings, Sheridan – Cole Busher, Bozeman Icedogs – Joe Greniuk, Granite City – Tim Hayden, Noriwch Sea Captains – Wyatt Johnson, Alexandria Blizzard – Nick O’Brien, New Ulm Steel – Kyle Portlock, Texas RoadRunners – Baden Powell, Great Falls Americans – Mac Reed, Northeast Generals – Carson Steich, Butte Cobras – Cade Voge, Gillette Wild – Per Waage, Rochester Grizzlies – Padraic Whited, Helena Bighorns
Forward of the Month: Nick Jameus - Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta Capitals forward Nick Jameus continued lighting up the scoresheet in 9 games during the month of December to earn this month's honor. The Sault Ste Marie, Ontario native totalled a jaw-dropping 28 points in those 9 games scoring 7 goals and adding 21 assists. Jameus leads the NA3HL in scoring with 74 points after playing in 31 games with 17 goals and 57 assists.
Runner-Up: Joe Gronholz, Alexandria Blizzard
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nick Bradshaw, Butte Cobras – Gus Cantwell, New Ulm Steel – Tony Foster, Gillette Wild – Silas Hughes, Great Falls Americans – Jack Kinahan, Norwich Sea Captains – Spencer Klotz, Rochester Grizzlies – Tyler Love, Texas RoadRunners – Ryan McKenna, Sheridan Hawks – Jacob McPartland, Granite City Lumberjacks Matthew Nuzzolilo, Northeast Generals – Massimo Pollistina, Peoria Mustangs – Bodie Shepardson, Bozeman Icedogs – Michael Sweetland, Willmar WarHawks – Harlan Wotjusik, Helena Bighorn
Defenseman of the Month: Kyle Mortenson - Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City defenseman, Kyle Mortenson, earned the Defenseman of the Month after recording 12 points in 7 games during the month of January. Mortenson scored 3 goals, including 2 game-winners, and dished out 9 assists all while keeping a +9 rating. The Wayzata, MN native has played in 34 games this season and has racked up 35 points with 10 goals and 25 assists.
Runner-Up: Austin Micale, Atlanta Capitals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gabe Arteaga, Texas Brahmas – Logan Brown, Northeast – Michael Dalaly, Milwaukee – Lukas Dany, Louisiana – Bode Dunham, Sheridan – Tyler Fisher, Long Beach – Hunter Hein, Texas RoadRunners – Cooper Katola, New Ulm – Ryan Kerr, New Mexico – Sam Knight, Oregon – Logan Kroyman, Rochester – Baden Powell, Great Fall
Goalie of the Month: Jake Turek - Gillette Wild
Gillette netminder Jake Turek was perfect between the pipes in the month of November with a 3-0 record. Turek not only won every game he appeared in, he also pitched 3 shutouts while only allowing one goal on the 64 shots he faced. The North Branch, MN native has played in 8 games this season with a 7-0-0-1 record with 3 shutouts and holds a 1.61 GAA and a.945 SV%.
Runner-Up: Brendan Pellerito, Norwich Sea Captains
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Marek Andres, Helena – Walker Berner, Oregon – Bo Buckley, Sheridan – Tate Cothem, Rochester – Hunter Hein, Texas RoadRunners – Krystof Jakubowski, New Mexico – Josh Koziol, Great Falls – Adam Prokop, Milwaukee – John Moriarty, Louisiana – Xander Roberts, Granite
Defenseman of the Month: Evan Axell - New Mexico Ice Wolves
New Mexico Ice Wolves defenseman Evan Axell earned the Defenseman of the Month after totaling 23 points in 11 games during the month of November. Axell, who leads the Ice Wolves in points, netted 10 goals and handed out 13 helpers while maintaining a +16 rating during the month. The Plymouth, MN native has played in 17 games this season where he has combined for 27 points.
Runner-Up: Alec Waller, Gillette Wild
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): McCaffrey Billings, Sheridan – Dylan Cunningham, Helena – William Fallman, Great Falls – Joe Greniuk, Granite City – Charlie Larsen, Alexandria – Sean Loftus, Norwich – Logan Motz, Texas RoadRunners – Hampus Ohlsson-Omelius, Louisiana – Ty Petzke, Rochester Grizzlies
Forward of the Month: Michael Imala - Texas Brahmas
Texas Brahmas forward Micheal Imala was red hot in 10 games during the month of November to earn this month's honor. The Oak Lawn, IL native totaled 26 points in those 10 games scoring 11 goals and adding 15 assists. Imala has played in 21 games so far this season and has totaled 38 points with 20 goals and 18 assists. Imala leads the Brahmas in scoring and is ranked 6th in the NA3HL amongst all scorers.
Runner-Up: Ryan McKenna, Sheridan Hawks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Bloom, Helena Bighorns – Gus Cantwell, New Ulm Steel – Cheeno Gryska, Louisiana Drillers – Ryan Hadland, Alexandria – Jack Herron, Texas RoadRunners – Silas Hughes, Great Falls – Braeden Kennedy, Northeast – Jack Laser, New Ulm – Sava Makarenko, Norwich – Max Rotsaert, Oregon – Tucker Skime, Granite City – Jaden Stiller, New Mexico – Ben Tschida, Rochester – Isaac Young, Gillette
Goalie of the Month: Hunter Hein - Texas RoadRunners
RoadRunners goaltender Hunter Hein was lights out between the pipes in the month of October with a perfect 6-0 record. In his five showings in the month, Hein faced 199 shots and turned away 192 of them to record a 1.17 GAA and a .965 SV%. The Phoenix, AZ native also recorded 2 shutouts during the month.
Runner-Up: Ryan Lehet, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Abrahamson, Alexandria Blizzard – Kaleb Bents, Rochester Grizzlies – Dixon Ehlers, New Ulm Steel – Tyler Fromolz, Oregon Tradesmen – Ian Kangas, Northeast Generals – Josh Koziol, Great Falls Americans – Patric Loeffler, Sheridan Hawks – John Moriarty, Louisiana Drillers – Matthew Ryyanen, Minnesota Loons – Jake Turek, Gillette Wild – Aidan Wright, Helena Bighorns – Andrew Yoccum, Norwich Sea Captains
Defenseman of the Month: Makhai Sparks - Sheridan Hawks
Sheridan Hawks blueliner, Makhai Sparks, earned the Defenseman of the Month after putting up 20 points in the 7 games he played in during the month of October. Sparks, who leads the Hawks in scoring, scored 8 goals and handed out 12 assists while maintaining a +9 rating. The Bosie, ID native has played in 13 games this season and has totalled 25 points with 11 goals and 14 assists. With those numbers, Sparks is currently tied with Sky Solig for 6th in the NA3HL in scoring.
Runner-Up: Will Fallman, Great Falls Americans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dylan Cunningham, Helena Bighorns – Will Falconer, Oregon Tradesmen – Josiah Lambers, Minnesota Loons – Shane Mazur, Norwich Sea Captains – Logan Motz, Texas RoadRunners – Nick O’Brien, New Ulm Steel – McCarthy Reed, Northeast Generals – Brett Robinson, Granite City Lumberjacks – Luke Schleusner, Butte Cobras – Matt Scribner, Alexandria Blizzard – Per Waage, Rochester Grizzlies – Alex Waller, Gillette Wild
Forward of the Month: Sky Solig - Gillette Wild
Gillette Wild forward, Sky Solig, was named Forward of the Month after his 9-game appearance during the month of October totaling 20 points. The Warroad, MN native scored 8 goals and added 12 assists along with 2 game-winning goals. Solig has played in 14 games this season and has accounted for 25 points with 9 goals and 16 assists. Solig is also tied for 6th in the NA3HL amongst all top scorers in the league.
Runner-Up: Jack Lambert, Louisiana Drillers
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nick Bradshaw, Butte Cobras – Gus Cantwell, New Ulm Steel – Ethan Chesney, Peoria Mustangs – Brian Essing, Norwich Sea Captains – Dylan Harbour, Long Beach Sharks – Silas Hughes, Great Falls Americans – Nick Jameus, Atlanta Capitals – Blake Kellers, Minnesota Loons – Cole Klingbiel, Alexandria Blizzard – Spencers Klotz, Rochester Grizzlies – Tyler Love, Texas RoadRunners – Ryan McKenna, Sheridan Hawks – Brody Neish, Louisiana Drillers – Tucker Skime, Granite City Lumberjacks – Bryce Stensrud, Oregon Tradesmen – Patrick Toomey, Milwaukee Power – Harlan Wojusik, Helena Bighorns – Nolan Zotter, Northeast Generals
Goalie of the Month: Gabe Swanson - Helena Bighorns
Helena Bighorns goaltender Gabe Swanson was lights out between the pipes in the month of September with a perfect 5-0 record. In his five showings in the month, Swanson recorded a 0.25 GAA and a .987 SV% stopping 89 of the 91 shots he faced in the 240 minutes he was between the pipes. The Helena, MT native has posted 3 shutouts on the season.
Runner-Up: Ian Kangas, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kaleb Bents, Rochester Grizzlies – Nolan Lacosse, New Ulm Steel – Spencer Northway, Milwaukee Power – Xander Roberts, Granite City Lumberjacks – Jakek Turek, Gillette Wild
Defenseman of the Month: Kyle Mortenson - Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City Lumberjack defenseman Kyle Mortenson was outstanding in the month of September. In the 4 games he appeared in, Mortenson totaled 10 points from the blue-line. The Wayzata, MN native added 4 goals and 6 assists for his 10 points while maintaining a +4 rating. Mortenson currently leads the Lumberjacks in scoring this season.
Runner-Up: Dylan Cunningham, Helena Bighorns
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tommy Kundinger, Milwaukee Power – Alex Leaf, Great Falls Americans – Nick O’Brien, New Ulm Steel – Todd Powassin, Gillette Wild – Mac Reed, Northeast Generals – Per Waage, Rochester Grizzlie
Forward of the Month: Anthony O'Neal - Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta Capitals forward Anthony O’Neal was on fire in the month of September appearing in 6 games and combining for 13 points. The Capitals forward added 9 goals, including a 4-goal game, and 4 assists while combining a +3 rating in those 6 games.
Runner-Up: Nick Bradshaw, Butte Cobras
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Bloom, Helena Bighorns – Gus Cantwell, New Ulm Steel – Ryan Hadland, Alexandria Blizzard – Braeden Kennedy, Northeast Generals – Connor O’Neal, Milwaukee Power – Luke Sawicky, Rochester Grizzlies – Jace Thompson, Great Falls Americans – Coby Webert, Granite City Lumberjacks – Isaac Young, Gillette Wild
