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 March 5, 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: Bryce Garber, Forward, Milwaukee Power
Bryce Garber totalled 5 points in two games to earn the Central Division Star of the Week. The Osceola, In native added two goals and dished out two helpers in the weekend opener, then followed up with a one assist game. Garber has appeared in 46 games this season and has totalled 33 points.
2nd Star: Luke Morrisette, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ruslan Ospanov, F, Rochester Grizzlies
East Division Star of the Week: Phil Feinberg, Forward, Northeast Generals
Generals forward Phil Feinberg totalled 5 points in two games to earn the East Division Star of the Week. Feinberg scored a goal in each appearance and added 3 assists. The Highland Ranch, CO native has appeared in 13 games this season in the NA3HL and has combined for 29 points with 16 goals and 13 assists.
2nd Star: Logan Plante, F, Long Beach Sharks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jack Kinahan, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Owen Locke, D, Northeast Generals – Nate Mastrony, F, Long Beach Sharks – Tony Morran, D, Norwich Sea Captains – Landen Schoonover, F, Bay State Bobcats
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Makhai Sparks, Forward, Sheridan Hawks
Hawks forward Makhai Sparks totalled 4 points in two games to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. Sparks opened up the weekend adding two assists then followed up with a two goal night. Sparks has played in 39 games this season and has totalled 67 points with 35 goals and 32 assists.
2nd Star: Patrick Crooks, F, Butte Cobras
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tamer Billman, F, Butte Cobras – Ben Cremers, F, Great Falls Americans – Caleb Murray, F, Sheridan Hawks – Ryan Stowe, G, Great Falls Americans
South Division Star of the Week: Eitan Geralnik, Forward, Texas RoadRunners
RoadRunners forward Eitan Geralnik put on a show as he totalled 12 points in four games. The native Texan started the three game set silent then quickly picked up steam as he added two assists, had a five point game with 3 goal and 2 assist, then finished his final regular season game with 4 goals and an assist all while maintaining a +9 rating. Geralnik finished off the regular season with 81 points in 47 games played.
2nd Star: Micah Maldonado, F, Louisiana Drillers
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Hunter Hein, G, Texas RoadRunners – Joel Liljegren, D, Louisiana Drillers
West Division Star of the Week: Tyler Misialek, Forward, Willmar WarHawks
WarHawks forward Tyler Misialek earned the West Division Star of the week after a two game performance totalling 5 points. The Fargo, ND native netted two goals in his first showing of the weekend and followed up with a 3 point game with a goal and 2 assists. Misialek has played in 41 games this year and has totalled 33 points.
2nd Star: Luke McCarthy, F, Willmar WarHawks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Abrahamson, G, Alexandria Blizzard – Hayden Demars, F, Alexandria Blizzard – Ashton Ericksen, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Jackson Heim, D, New Ulm Steel – Cooper Kantola, D, New Ulm Steel – Tucker Skime, F, Granite City Lumberjacks
