NA3HL announces Bauer Hockey Stars of the Week
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) today announced the Divisional Stars of the Week presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending February 26, 2023. The Divisional Stars of the Week is an award given each week of the regular season to the top performing players in each of the five divisions of the NA3HL as nominated by their head coaches.
Central Division Star of the Week: Ethan Chesney, Forward, Peoria Mustangs
Ethan Chesney added 8 points in two games to earn the Central Division Star of the Week. The Elgin, IL native added a goal and an assist in the opening game of the weekend, then followed it up with an outstanding 6 point performance with a hat-trick and three assists. Chesney has played in 45 games this season and has totalled 66 points, which leads the Mustangs in scoring, with 30 goals and 36 assists.
2nd Star: Adam Prokop, G, Milwaukee Power
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Blake Keller, F, Milwaukee Power – Joseph Rancilio, F, Peoria Mustangs
East Division Star of the Week: Phil Feinberg, Forward, Northeast Generals
Northeast forward Phil Feinberg recorded 6 points in three games to earn back-to-back East Division Star of the Week. Feinberg scored four goals and dished out two helpers to help the Generals to another perfect weekend. The Highland Ranch, CO native has played in 11 games this season recording 24 points.
2nd Star: Davis Kinne, D, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Daniel Antal, G, New Jersey Titans – Brian Essing, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Jack Kinahan, F, Norwich Sea Captains
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Luke Schleusner, Defenseman, Butte Cobras
Cobras defenseman Luke Schleusner earned the Frontier Division Star of the Week for the third consecutive time after totalling 9 points in two games. The blue-liner netted 2 goals and added 7 assists while maintaining a +8 rating. The Mountlake Terrace, WA native has appeared in 37 games this season and has totalled 63 points with 26 goals and 37 assists. Schleusner also leads all NA3HL defenseman in scoring and is the second top scorer for the Cobras.
2nd Star: Teejay Torgrimson, F, Sheridan Hawks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Bloom, F, Helena Bighorns - Caleb Cross, G, Butte Cobras – Braden Cunningham, F, Helena Bighorns – Braden Koliha, F, Bozeman Icedogs – Patric Loeffler, G, Sheridan Hawks – Jake Regan, G, Great Falls Americans – Sean Smer, G, Bozeman Icedogs – Alec Waller, D, Gillette Wild – Cole Wheaton, G, Gillette Wild – Garrett Weisenburger, F, Great Falls Americans
South Division Star of the Week: Matvey Ivanov, Forward, Texas RoadRunners
RoadRunners forward Matvey Ivanov put on a show as he totalled 17 points in just two games. The San Ramon, CA native started his weekend with a hat-trick and an assist then followed it up with an unbelievable 13 point night with 5 goals and 8 assists. Ivanov has played in 41 games this year and has totalled 75 points with 36 goals and 39 assists. Ivanov is tied for second place in the NA3HL amongst all scorers.
2nd Star: Alex Croy, G, Atlanta Capitals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nick Jameus, F, Atlanta Capitals – Garrett Johnson, G, Mid Cities Stars – Micheal Kennedy, F, Mid Cities Stars – Jameson Klein, D, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Ilnur Madiarov, F, Texas Brahmas – Ryan Talorico, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Gage Vierzba, F, Texas Brahmas – Nash Wilson, G, Texas Brahmas
West Division Star of the Week: Cal Levis III, Forward, Mason City Toros
Mason City Toros forward Cal Levis III earned the West Division Star of the Week after a three game performance. The Rogers, MN native tallied 6 points in those three games as he scored 5 goals and dished out an assist. Levis III has plate din 42 games this season where he has combined for 34 points with 21 goals and 13 assists.
2nd Star: Micheal Debrito, F, Alexandria Blizzard
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Abrahamson, G, Alexandria Blizzard – Christian Carto, Defense, Granite City – Luke Delzer, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Dixon Ehlers, G, New Ulm Steel – Cullen Hogan, F, Mason City Toros – Lahoussine Salama, F, New Ulm Steel
