NA3HL announces 2019-20 Divisional awards
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) has announced its award winners for the 2019-20 All-Divisional Teams, as well as, divisional awards for MVP, Forward of the Year, Defenseman of the Year, Goaltender of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Community Service, Leadership and Academic Awards as voted by the league’s coaches, based upon performance during the 2019-20 regular season.
Central Division
MVP and Goaltender of the Year: Mathias Backstrom, Rochester Grizzlies
Forward of the Year: Sean Hofstetter, St. Louis Jr. Blues
Defenseman of the Year: Noel Parker, Rochester Grizzlies
Rookie of the Year: Parker Severson, Coulee Region Chill
Academic Achievement Award: Jackson and Tyler Bihun, Peoria Mustangs
Community Service Award: Garrett Smith, Rochester Grizzlies
Leadership Award: Porter Haney, Rochester Grizzlies
2019-20 All-Central Division Team
Forward: Matthew DeRosa, Rochester Grizzlies
Forward: Sean Hofstetter, St. Louis Jr. Blues
Forward: Parker Severson, Coulee Region Chill
Defenseman: Joey Boccardi, St. Louis Jr. Blues
Defenseman: Noel Parker, Rochester Grizzlies
Goaltender: Mathias Backstrom, Rochester Grizzilies
Coastal Division
MVP & Forward of the Year: Kolye Bankauskas, Northeast Generals
Defenseman of the Year: Derek Flynn, New England Stars
Goaltender of the Year: Raphael Gaughan, Northeast Generals
Rookie of the Year: Nolan Murphy, New England Knights
Academic Achievement Award: Derek Lovejoy, New England Stars
Community Service Award: Nicholas Wracker, Northeast Generals
Leadership Award: Bryce Leger, L/A Nordiques
2019-20 All-Coastal Division Team
Forward: Carson Asper, Northeast Generals
Forward: Kolye Bankauskas, Northeast Generals
Forward: Steven Gerbis, Northeast Generals
Defenseman: Derek Flynn, New England Stars
Defenseman: Tami Merilainen, Northeast Generals
Goaltender: Raphael Gaughan, Northeast Generals
Frontier Division
MVP & Forward of the Year: Hazen McKay, Bozeman Icedogs
Defenseman of the Year: Alex Kesler, Sheridan Hawks
Goaltender of the Year: Michael Allman, Yellowstone Quake
Rookie of the Year: Declan Young, Gillette Wild
Academic Achievement Award: Isaac Ellingson, Helena Bighorns
Community Service Award: Keedin Denny, Gillette Wild
Leadership Award: Jack Royer, Sheridan Hawks
2019-20 All-Frontier Division Team
Forward: Blake Billings, Sheridan Hawks
Forward: Hazen McKay, Bozeman Icedogs
Forward: Declan Young, Gillette Wild
Defenseman: Alex Kesler, Sheridan Hawks
Defenseman: Trevor Prince, Missoula Jr. Bruins
Goaltender: Michael Allman, Yellowstone Quake
Northeast Division
MVP and Defenseman of the Year: Trevor Christopher, Skylands Kings
Forward of the Year: James Clarke, Skylands Kings
Goaltender of the Year: Andrew Engel, Elmira Jr. Soaring Eagles
Rookie of the Year: Joseph Arnold, Skylands Kings
Academic Achievement Award: Andrew Engel, Elmira Jr. Soaring Eagles
Community Service Award: Kolby Donovan, Danbury Colonials
Leadership Award: Trevor Christopher, Skylands Kings
2019-20 All-Northeast Division Team
Forward: James Clarke, Skylands Kings
Forward: Brandon Cope, Danbury Colonials
Forward: Thomas Leibold, Elmira Jr. Soaring Eagles
Defenseman: Trevor Christopher, Skylands Kings
Defenseman: Connor Lefkof, Danbury Colonials
Goaltender: Andrew Engel, Elmira Jr. Soaring Eagles
South Division
MVP & Forward of the Year: Jack Cooper, Texas Brahmas
Goaltender of the Year: Bryce Runyan, Texas Brahmas
Defenseman of the Year: Matej Palfy, Texas Brahmas
Rookie of the Year: Garrett Wilderman, Texas RoadRunners
Academic Achievement Award: Alejandro Apud, Louisiana Drillers
Community Service Award: Blake Forystek, Texas RoadRunners
Leadership Award: John Ogeka, Texas Brahmas
2019-20 All-South Division Team
Forward: Jack Cooper, Texas Brahmas
Forward: RJ Muckensturm, Mid Cities Jr. Stars
Forward: Blake Siewertsen, Louisiana Drillers
Defenseman: Joey Allegrini, Atlanta Capitals
Defenseman: Matej Palfy, Texas Brahmas
Goaltender: Bryce Runyan, Texas Brahmas
West Division
MVP & Forward of the Year: Matt Dahlseide, North Iowa Bulls
Defenseman of the Year: Harrison Stewart, North Iowa Bulls
Goaltender of the Year: Evan Babekuhl, North Iowa Bulls
Rookie of the Year: Lucas Wahlin, North Iowa Bulls
Academic Achievement Award: Jack Kubitz, North Iowa Bulls
Community Service Award: Brandon Connett, Alexandria Blizzard
Leadership Award: Keegan Bauman, New Ulm Steel
2019-20 All-West Division Team
Forward: Matt Dahlseide, North Iowa Bulls
Forward: Bailey Sommers, Granite City Lumberjacks
Forward: Lucas Wahlin, North Iowa Bulls
Defenseman: Tal Halliday, Granite City Lumberjacks
Defenseman: Harrison Stewart, North Iowa Bulls
Goaltender: Evan Babekuhl, North Iowa Bulls
