Stars of the Week

Central Star of the Week: Noah Gillette - Rochester Grizzlies

Central Division Star of the Week: Noah Gillette, Forward, Rochester Grizzlies

NA3HL rookie Noah Gillette had his best game to date as the Rochester Grizzlies defeated the West Bend Power on Friday evening by a final score of 5-2. The La Crosse, WI native began the game dishing out assists on the first two goals of the game, both being on the man advantage. Gillette would go on to score the game winning goal at the 5:29 mark in the second period before notching yet another assist on the last goal of the contest. 

“Noah has been great for us all year. Seeing him get rewarded by his hard work with a call up to the Mallards is what it is all about,” stated Grizzlies Head Coach Tyler Veen. “He followed up his call up with a strong 4 point night for us Friday at West Bend. We are confident he will continue to produce as we strive to get him to the next level.”

2nd Star: Mike Sobaski, West Bend Power

3rd Star: Adam Prokop, West Bend Power

East Star of the Week: Braeden Gagnon - New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings

East Division Star of the Week: Braeden Gagnon, Defense, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings

Braeden Gagnon and the New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings got back in the win column with a 5-3 bounceback victory against the Binghamton Buzz. The Mountain Kings Captain had his best game to date tallying four points during Tuesday’s contest. Gagnon kicked off the second period by scoring his third power play goal of the season in addition to dishing out three assists, including a helper on the eventual game winning goal. With these four points, the Lewiston, ME native has 14 points (6 goals, 8 assists), just six points shy of his 20 season total from last season.

“Braeden is a leader on and off the ice. He brings intensity to the rink everyday and pushes his teammates to make them better everyday,” stated Jr. Mountain Kings Head Coach Clint Cassavaugh. “Picking up the win on Tuesday was huge for our team and it was great to see Braeden contribute with four points.”  

2nd Sar: Noah Levesque, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings

Frontier Star of the Week: Austin Uecker - Helena Bighorns

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Austin Uecker, Forward, Helena Bighorns

First year Helena Bighorns forward Austin Uecker had himself a fantastic weekend, his best two game stretch of the season after recording six points against the Gillette Wild, maintaining a plus-minus of +5. During Friday’s 5-2 victory, the Sleepy Eye, MN native scored his 13th goal of the season and the fourth goal of the contest. Uecker then followed up by having a standout game scoring two goals (one in the second period and one in the third), in addition to notching three assists, picking up a possible five out of eight points. With this fantastic weekend, Uecker has recorded at least one point or more in the last four consecutive games. 

“Austin has been a big part of our offence, especially this weekend. Although points didn't come at first, they are coming now and we are happy to have him on our side,” stated Helena Head Coach Damon Hanson.

2nd Star: Easton Langemo, Butte Irish

3rd Star: TJ Wonnacott, Sheridan Hawks

South Star of the Week: Dantae Hunziker - New Mexico Ice Wolves

South Division Star of the Week: Dantae Hunziker, Forward, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Dantae Hunziker was lights out for the New Mexico Ice Wolves on Saturday, having his best game of the season with a total of five points during the team’s 9-4 victory. The Fairbanks, AK native scored a pair of goals, both coming in the second period, one being the game winner that was scored on the powerplay. In addition to his two goals, Hunziker also recorded three assists. It is also worth noting that ‘05 forward tallied an additional assist during the first game of the series. With these six points on the weekend, Hunziker now has 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) and is New Mexico’s leading scorer as an over a point per game player. 

“Dantae has made great progress this season and is an offensive threat. He is a hard worker and brings a great attitude to the rink every day,” stated New Mexico Head Coach Darren Banks.

2nd Star: Issa Murakami, New Mexico Ice Wolves

3rd Star: Derrick Pedersen, El Paso Rhinos

Central Star of the Week: Adam Prokop - West Bend Power

Central Division Star of the Week: Adam Prokop, Goaltender, West Bend Power

Adam Prokop and the West Bend Power had a phenomenal weekend as they completed a two game sweep over the first place Wausau Cyclones. During his first two games played with West Bend during the 2024-25 campaign, the Wausau, WI native was faced with 54 shots, only allowing one goal against for save percentages of 1.0 and .960. Despite having the best power play in the league, Prokop stood strong as Wausau went 1/11 on the man advantage over the course of the weekend, their only goal of the series being converted on the powerplay, a strong showing for the ‘04 netminder. With one shutout and another one goal game under his belt, Prokop has shown he will be a force to be reckoned with between the pipes for the remainder of the season for the Power. 

“Adam had an unbelievable weekend. He stopped all the shots he should have and made a few special saves as well. He is a calming influence to our team for sure and we are glad to have him back in West Bend,” stated Power Head Coach Jason Woods. 

2nd Star: Charlie Maquet, Peoria Mustangs

3rd Star: Wyatt Duke, Peoria Mustangs

East Star of the Week: Ethan Miller - Binghamton Buzz

East Division Star of the Week: Ethan Miller, Forward, Binghamton Buzz

Ethan Miller and the Binghamton Buzz had a great showing at the East Division Showcase, taking down the New Hampshire Mountain Kings 7-4. The Middletown, PA native led the way offensively for his squad, tallying his second hat trick of the season but his first natural hat trick of the year as all three goals came in the second period. In addition to netting three goals, Miller assisted the final goal of the game, finishing things off with a plus-minus of +5 on Sunday afternoon. 

“Miller's first natural hat trick was nothing short of spectacular. With each goal, he showed his poise and determination, leading our team to a thrilling victory at the East Division showcase,” stated Buzz Head Coach Gaetano Moirano.

2nd Sar: Griffin Gagnon, Binghamton Buzz

3rd Star: Harrison Ranger, Norwich Sea Captains

Frontier Star of the Week: Josh Serino - Sheridan Hawks

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Josh Serino , Forward, Sheridan Hawks

Josh Serino and the Sheridan Hawks completed a dominant weekend sweep over the Gillette Wild as the Barrow, AK native lit up the scoresheet with an impressive eight points in two games. As the leading scorer for Sheridan and the third overall leading scorer in the league, Serino had his first weekend with back to back hat tricks, his second consecutive weekend with a three goal performance. During Friday’s contest Serino opened up scoring for the Hawks in the first period and followed up by scoring a pair in the third, including the last tally of the game. On Saturday, he had a very similar showing, netting one goal in the first (the second of the game) and two additional goals in the third, the first and fourth goals for Sheridan during the final frame. 

"Josh has been an exceptional player for us this in all situations," stated Hawks Head Coach JJ Santagata. "In big games he’s stepped up and has scored a lot of big time goals for us. He’s a great teammate and he’s done a great job leading this team thus far. We are excited to see him continue his success!"

2nd Star: John Lang, Great Falls Americans

3rd Star: Riley Schmidt, Gillette Wild

South Star of the Week: Ashton Morin - Austin Ice Bats

South Division Star of the Week: Ashton Morin, Defense, Austin Ice Bats

Ashton Morin and the Austin Ice Bats picked up a pair of wins over their in-state rivals in the Texas RoadRunners as the second year defenseman inked his name numerous times on the scoresheet. The Subury, Ontario native scored two powerplay goals, both being the first goals of the contest on Friday and Saturday evening. In addition to his goal on the man advantage on Saturday, the ‘06 blueliner also dished out three assists to aid his team to victory, maintaining a plus-minus of +5. Now having 21 points in 17 games, Morin has surpassed his previous point total of 15 and has proved himself to be a high impact player for Austin. 

“Ashton has established himself as one of the top two-way defenders in the NA3HL,” stated Ice Bats Head Coach Westin Michaud. “His continuous improvement and understanding of how his positive attitude and strong work ethic have shaped him make him a talented young prospect who is ready for an opportunity at the next level.”

2nd Star: Johnathon Berndt, Louisiana Drillers

3rd Star: Cameron McEwan, Louisiana Drillers

West Star of the Week: Dylan Posch - Minnesota Moose

West Division Star of the Week: Dylan Posch, Goaltender, Minnesota Moose

Dylan Posch and the Minnesota Moose have had an impressive end to the month of November, picking up two huge wins over the weekend against the Granite City Lumberjacks and Mason City Toros. During Friday’s tilt with the Lumberjacks, the Mount Prospect, IL native was faced with a total of 45 shots during regulation and overtime, turning away all but two. After a scoreless OT, things headed to a shootout where Posch stunned all three of Granite’s shooters to claim victory, maintaining a save percentage of .956. Posch followed up with another great performance between the pipes on Saturday as the Toros posted 30 shots, allowing two goals as the team came out victorious yet again in overtime. 

“Dylan has endured a tough start with our team. has continued to work hard and keep his focus,” stated Moose Head Coach Todd Sanden. “This weekend, that was very apparent as the Moose won back to back games against tough opponents in Granite and Mason City making 71 of 75 saves. With this kind of production, he is sure to garner some college attention.”

2nd Star: Sam Knight, Minnesota Moose

3rd Star: Thomas Gerum, Granite City Lumberjacks

Central Star of the Week: John Kriz - Wausau Cyclones

Central Division Star of the Week: John Kriz, Forward, Wausau Cyclones

John Kriz and the Wausau Cyclones swept their series with the Peoria Mustangs, extending their record to 8-0-2-0 in their last 10 games. The second year Wausau forward had his best game of the 2024-25 campaign tallying a whopping 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) during Friday night’s contest. All three goals came on the man advantage, including the game winner with two goals being scored in the second period. Despite slowing things down on offense for game two, Kriz dished out two assists during the team’s 8-0 victory. With a total of 8 points on the weekend, the Neenah, WI native is over a point per game player, the third leading scorer on the team overall with a total of 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists). 

“Well deserved honor for Krizzer. He has been on a tear offensively for us over the past few weeks and he has earned everything he’s gotten by playing a strong two-way game, competing, and going to the right areas,” stated Wausau Head Coach Nathan Oystrick. “He is one of our leaders, who plays in all situations, and we couldn’t be happier for him.”

2nd Star: Micah Saxon, Wausau Cyclones

3rd Star: Josh Wolf, Rochester Grizzlies

East Star of the Week: Genrikh Rozhkov - Maine Nordiques

East Division Star of the Week: Genrikh Rozhkov, Defenseman, Maine Nordiques

Genrikh Rozhkov and the Maine Nordiques split their weekend with the Norwich Sea Captains, picking up a huge 7-6 overtime victory on Friday. The ‘05 blueliner had by far his best game to date, scoring the first goal of every period, this being his first hat trick of the season. Despite coming up just short during game two by a final score of 3-2, the Minsk, Belarus native tallied the first goal of the game yet again. Keep an eye out for Rozhkov moving forward as he has now found the back of the net at least once in the last three contests for the Nordiques. 

“Genrikh is one of our hardest working individuals. He continues to battle every practice and game. He is the player every coach wants in  the locker room and on the ice,” stated Maine Head Coach Chris Pomerleau. 

2nd Sar: Kameron Ragon, Long Beach Sharks

3rd Star: Liam Schaentzler, Northeast Generals

Frontier Star of the Week: Kaden Rhyder - Great Falls Americans

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Kaden Rhyder , Goaltender, Great Falls Americans

Kaden Rhyder and the Great Falls Americans picked up four points on the weekend with a pair of wins over the Bozeman Ice Dogs and Helena Bighorns, Rhyder extending his record 11-5 on the season. When looking at the standings, the Bighorns have only lost two games thus far, both at the hands of Great Falls. During Saturday’s 1-0 victory for the Americans, Rhyder was faced with a whopping 41 shots, turning away all 41 to pick up his first shutout of his NA3HL career. With this outstanding win in addition to Friday’s victory over Bozeman, Rhyder’s season numbers currently sit at 2.5 in the goals against average category while maintaining a .931 save percentage. 

“Kaden had an unbelievable performance! To shut a team out in this division is hard to do. To put up a zero in Helena is special.  We are very happy for him and his exceptional efforts,” stated Great Falls Head Coach Greg Sears.

2nd Star: Spencer Wilkinson, Bozeman Ice Dogs

3rd Star: Blayne Juszack, Great Falls Americans

South Star of the Week: Brody Neish - Louisiana Drillers

South Division Star of the Week: Brody Neish, Forward, Louisiana Drillers

Not only did Brody Neish and the Louisiaina Drillers sweep the Texas RoadRunners, the Wichita, KS native had a monumental weekend in Drillers history, becoming the newest all-time point leader for the franchise. During the three game set with the RoadRunners, Neish tallied 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists), bringing his 2024-25 season point total to 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 19 games, one of the top ten scorers in the NA3HL. Neish now has nine multi-point games on the year, including Friday's 4-1 game where he scored one goal and tallied two assists, and Saturday’s 8-2 game where he found the back of the net on two occasions. 

“This was a special weekend for Brody. In his 3rd season with the Drillers organization, he is now the all-time points leader in program history,” stated Louisiana Head Coach Chris Francis. “It doesn’t matter where you play, if you are able to achieve that accomplishment that means you do the right things consistently. That’s exactly what Brody does for this team every weekend and we are thankful to have him as a Louisiana Driller.”

2nd Star: Nikolai Meshkantsov, Texas Brahmas

3rd Star: Koen Burkholder, New Mexico Ice Wolves

West Star of the Week: Aidan Callaghan - Willmar WarHawks

West Division Star of the Week: Aidan Callaghan, Forward, Willmar WarHawks

Aidan Callaghan and the Willmar WarHawks had an incredible weekend, picking up a pair of wins over the Granite City Lumberjacks and Minnesota Wilderness. The Chicago, IL native had his best game to date, his first three point game of the season, scoring two goals and dishing out one assist as he picked up all three possible points on the scoresheet. Callaghan followed up Friday’s stellar performance netting another pair of goals, including the game winner, his first game winning goal of the season. With these five points this weekend, the ‘05 forward has now found his way onto the scoresheet for five consecutive games. 

“Cali played with heart and hustle and really stepped up this weekend. He’s starting to click on offense and contribute in key situations,” stated Willmar Head Coach Payton Ruter. “When he’s scoring goals and playing the right way, we have a chance to win very vital games.”

2nd Star: Kaden Milles, Minnesota Moose

3rd Star: Kai Girard, Willmar WarHawks

Central Star of the Week: Jace Fitzgerald - West Bend Power

Central Division Star of the Week: Jace Fitzgerald, Forward, West Bend Power

Jace Fitzgerald and the West Bend Power extended their winning streak to five with a pair of wins over the St. Louis Jr. Blues, including an overtime thriller on Friday. As a second year forward for the Power, Fitzgerald has continued his success from last season and is currently the second leading scorer for his squad. During Friday’s victory, the Rice Lake, WI native played a crucial role for West Bend, starting with assisting the first goal for his squad. He then followed up by not only scoring the game tying goal with under two minutes remaining in regulation, but the game winner as well just over a minute into overtime. 

“Jace had another incredible weekend. He seems to find his scoring touch in the most critical moments. Friday was another example of that,” stated West Bend Head Coach Jason Woods.  “The work he puts in throughout the game sets him up well for the big moments and propelled us to 4 big points on the weekend.”

2nd Star: Tristen May-Robinson, Wisconsin Woodsmen

3rd Star: Tyler Steuck, Rochester Grizzlies

East Star of the Week: Aidan Palmeter - New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings

East Division Star of the Week: Aidan Palmeter, Forward, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings

Aidan Palmeter and the New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings picked up four out of a possible six points towards the standings with a pair of wins over the Maine Nordiques after coming up just short against the Northeast Generals. Despite falling to Northeast, the Manchester, NH native was still able to make his way onto the scoresheet, scoring one power play goal in addition to assisting New Hampshire’s first goal of the game. During the teams’ series with Maine, Palmeter recorded an assist during game one before his breakout game of the week during their second tilt with the Nords. Sunday’s game was quite the thriller as Palmeter jump started New Hampshire’s comeback, scoring the first goal for his squad after entering the second period down 2-0. The ‘05 forward would be the hero of the game, cashing out with just over a minute and half remaining in overtime, ending the weekend on a high note. 

“Aidan is a silent leader. We were on a 3 game skid after Wednesday’s loss and Aidan put the team on his back and led the way for us to take 4 huge points against a good Nordiques team,” stated Mountain Kings Head Coach Clint Cassavaugh. 

2nd Sar: Kameron Ragon, Long Beach Sharks

3rd Star: Joey Roselli, Binghamton Buzz

Frontier Star of the Week: Tai Kontrec - Gillette Wild

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Tai Kontrec, Defenseman, Gillette Wild

Tai Kontrec and the Gillette Wild had a fantastic weekend, sweeping a tough Great Falls Americans squad and are now tied for fourth in the division with 19 points. The ‘06 blueliner is playing his second season in the NA3HL and has already surpassed his point total from last season as the leading scorer for defensemen for the Wild. Kontrec began the weekend assisting on Gillette’s second goal of Friday’s game before scoring a goal of his own late in the third period, a 6-3 victory for the Wild. Saturday’s contest was an up and down battle as Gillette had a 3-2 lead after 40 minutes, Kontrec scoring the second goal for his squad. The Americans would eventually tie things up late in the third period, sending things to overtime. Kontrec would come up huge for Gillette in extra innings, finding the back of the net 1:19 into overtime, another huge win for the Wild on home ice. 

“Tai has made significant strides from the start of the year to now. His compete level is one of the best I have seen and we rely on him in key moments of the game,” stated Gillette Head Coach Erick Bromberg. “He isn't the biggest defenseman we have but every time he touches the puck you know he is going to do something special with it. I have been impressed with how well he has developed over the last few months.” 

2nd Star: Zach Vockler, Badlands Sabres

3rd Star: Vincent Leaf, Sheridan Hawks

South Star of the Week: Kacper Gach - El Paso Rhinos

South Division Star of the Week: Kacper Gach, Forward, El Paso Rhinos

Kacper Gach and the El Paso Rhinos won their series on the road against the Atlanta Capitals, picking up two out of three wins in Georgia. The first year NA3HL forward is currently the leading scorer for the Rhinos with a total of 17 points in 14 games, 7 of his points being tallied over the weekend. Gach kicked off the weekend scoring his first hat trick of the season, this being his first three-point game of his career during his team’s 6-3 victory. Despite coming up just short during game two, he still found his way onto the scoresheet with the game-typing goal. To round out their trip, Kacper had another fantastic game scoring two goals, including the first and game winning goals for El Paso. 

“Kacper has been a catalyst to our lineup all season, playing big minutes and all situations. His strengths as a 200ft center are a huge asset, and it’s nice to see him pop offensively as of late,” stated El Paso Head Coach Mike Rivera. 

2nd Star: Jack Salverson, Tulsa Jr. Oilers

3rd Star: Dantae Hunziker, New Mexico Ice Wolves

West Star of the Week: Mason Wanka - Willmar WarHawks

West Division Star of the Week: Mason Wanka, Forward, Willmar WarHawks

Mason Wanka and the Willmar WarHawks picked up a critical four points in the standings after a pair of victories over the Mason City Toros. During Friday’s 3-2 win, the Rogers, MN native dished out a set of assists on Willmar’s first and second goals of the game. Despite falling to Alexandria during their second game of the weekend, Wanka notched an assist on the first goal of the game. The 05’s best game of the weekend was on Sunday night during the overtime thriller with the Toros where Wanka registered three points on the evening. After being down 2-0 entering the second period, Wanka opened up the scoring for the WarHawks at 5:20 into the frame and would follow things up by scoring his second goal of the contest a few moments later. With things tied at 3 a piece at the end of 60 minutes, things would head to overtime where Mason would dish out the secondary assist on the game winning goal. 

“Wanka has been a big piece to our offense. When he’s firing on all cylinders, it’s hard to stop him. Extremely proud of him stepping up this weekend when the team needed crucial points,” stated Willmar Head Coach Payton Ruter. 

2nd Star: Marcus Fritel, Mason City Toros

3rd Star: Easton Schmit, Alexandria Blizzard

Central Star of the Week: Connor Dvorak - Wausau Cyclones

Central Division Star of the Week: Connor Dvorak, Forward, Wausau Cyclones

Connor Dvorak and the Wausau Cyclones picked up three out of four possible points in the standings after splitting their series with the Rochester Grizzlies, both games ending in overtime. During game one, both teams scored one goal a piece during the first two periods before Dvorak would seal the deal for the Cyclones just under three minutes into extra innings, his third game winning goal this season. Despite coming up just short in game two, the Freeland, MI native was still able to get on the scoresheet scoring Wasau’s second and fourth goal of the game, bringing his point total to 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) for the 2024-25 campaign. 

“Connor had another great weekend on the scoresheet, with timely goals and continues to be a great leader on and off the ice,” stated Cyclones Head Coach Nathan Oystrick. 

2nd Star: Hugh Deinema, Wisconsin Woodsmen

3rd Star: William McDonald, West Bend Power

East Star of the Week: Jascha Grossenbacher - Northeast Generals

East Division Star of the Week: Jascha Grossenbacher, Goaltender, Northeast Generals

Jascha Grossenbacher and the Northeast Generals picked up an enormous 4-1 victory over the Norwich Sea Captains on Sunday to close out the weekend. The ‘06 netminder had his best game to date as he was faced with a whopping 50 shots through 60 minutes, turning away all but one for an impressive GAA of 1 and a save percentage of .980. Playing in his first year of junior hockey, Grossenbacher has appeared in 11 games between the pipes for Northeast, posting an overall record of 6-3-1-0 with his yearly save percentage sitting at .942 after this weekend’s win. 

“Jascha has been outstanding over the last several weeks. We have had a ton of injuries and he has bailed us out and kept us in games time after time,” stated Generals General Manager Bryan Erikson. “His compete level is off the charts and he never gives up on a puck in practice or a game.  Although he is not the tallest goalie, Jascha makes up for it with his athleticism. He just gets better and better every day.  We are proud of Jascha and the improvement he has made this season.”

2nd Sar: Gabe Pomerleau, Maine Nordiques

3rd Star: Ryan Bernard, Norwich Sea Captains

Frontier Star of the Week: Ryan Jordan - Badlands Sabres

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Ryan Jordan , Forward, Badlands Sabres

Ryan Jordan and the Badlands Sabres split their weekend series with the Bozeman Ice Dogs. The Gillette, WY native played a huge role for his squad as the leading scorer (tied with Zach Vockler), scoring a vital three goals over the course of two games. Although the Sabres came up short on Friday, Jordan was still able to find his way onto the scoresheet scoring one of two goals for Badlands. Saturday night is where Jordan was the star of the show scoring two goals, including the eventual game winner for Badlands on the powerplay in the second period. 

"I'm extremely excited for Ryan. With Ryan being a returning player from last year, he has hit the ground running this season,” stated Badlands Head Coach Brooks Mitzel. “He's got great size and skates really well. He's a player that we use in every situation, and is well liked by his teammates. It was great to see him have the weekend he had, and it will be exciting to see what he can accomplish throughout the remainder of the season."

2nd Star: Tristan Ward, Butte Irish

3rd Star: Lochlin Jackson, Badlands Sabres

South Star of the Week: Johnathon Berndt - Louisiana Drillers

South Division Star of the Week: Johnathon Berndt, Defenseman, Louisiana Drillers

Johnathon Berndt and the Louisiana Drillers were back in action as they came out victorious in two of their three games with the El Paso Rhinos. As a second year defenseman for the Drillers, Berndt continues to be reliable on the blueline while also making offensive contributions for his squad. Over the course of the three-game set, the Wheaton, IL native recorded seven points, including his second three-point game of the season. After dishing out two assists during game one, Berndt found the back of the net on the powerplay and recorded two more assists during game two before closing out the series scoring another goal and tallying one final assist, maintaining a plus-minus of +4. Berndt’s season point total currently sits at 18 points (5 goals, 13 assists) and is the leading scorer for defensemen on the Drillers.

“Johnny, was outstanding this past weekend for us and keeps proving why he is a top defenseman in this league. Johnny is an important part to this team and has the ability to take a game over with his skating, skill, and hockey IQ. We can’t wait to see him continue to grow and watch his skill set translate to the next level,” stated Drillers Head Coach Chris Franics. 

2nd Star: Gavin Morris, Austin Ice Bats

3rd Star: Jaxon Washburn, New Mexico Ice Wolves

West Star of the Week: Ty Smith - Granite City Lumberjacks

West Division Star of the Week: Ty Smith, Forward, Granite City Lumberjacks

Ty Smith and the Granite City Lumberjacks split their weekend series, battling in their most intense two games so far this season. The Victoria, MN native is playing his first season of junior hockey with the Lumberjacks and has found early success as an over a point per game player. During Friday’s heartbreaking loss to Alexandria, Smith put Granite City on the board scoring the first two goals of the contest, the only two goals of the first period. On Saturday night, Granite City got back in the win column as they defeated the Wilderness 4-3 in overtime. Smith dished out two assists on the night including the Lumberjacks second and third goals, these goals tying things up for Granite to send things into overtime.  

“On a weekend with two tough opponents and us dropping our first game, Ty was a bright spot both nights. As a kid who is balancing school, hockey, and living away from home for the first time, it has been impressive watching him go to work and get better every day,” stated Lumberjacks Head Coach DJ Vold. “We hope he continues trending in the right direction and continues to have success for us.”

2nd Star: Ashton Collings, Alexandria Blizzard

3rd Star: Marcus Fritel, Mason City Toros

Central Star of the Week: Eric Denny - St. Louis Jr. Blues

Central Division Star of the Week: Eric Denny, Defense, St. Louis Jr. Blues

Eric Denny and the St. Louis Jr. Blues had a dominant weekend as they swept their three game series with the Peoria Mustangs. The ‘06 blueliner was a huge contributor offensively, recording a total of 9 points (2 goals, 7 assists) and is now the team’s leading scorer with a season total of 13 points. Denny began the weekend with a two goal game, one of which was scored on the powerplay. The Collinsville, IL native was an assist machine during the following two games with three helpers in game two, followed by four more during the final game of the weekend. 

“Eric had a very solid weekend for the Jr. Blues. He continues to work hard and improve every day.  He can play in all situations during a game which allows him to get additional experience by logging special team’s minutes during games,” stated Jr. Blues Head Coach Matt Ocello. “He prides himself on focusing on playing to the best of his ability every time he steps on the ice during a game or practice.  We are looking forward to watching Eric’s continued improvement as the season progresses.”

2nd Star: John Kriz, Wausau Cyclones  

3rd Star: Maxim Lazo, Wisconsin Woodsmen

East Star of the Week: Jake Wilkerson - Norwich Sea Captains

East Division Star of the Week: Jake Wilkerson, Defense, Norwich Sea Captains

Jake Wilkerson and the Norwich Sea Captains split their thrilling series with the Binghamton Buzz as Norwich came away victorious during game one. Wilkerson undoubtedly played an enormous role in the team’s victory as the 6’1” blueliner scored the game-tying goal on the powerplay before scoring the eventual game winner. Not only did he find the back of the net, Wilkerson also dished out an assist on the fifth and final goal of the contest. With these three vital points on the weekend, Wilkerson leads his team in scoring for defenseman with 10 points in 13 games. 

"Jake was awesome Friday night to help us pull out a come from behind victory against a very good Binghamton Buzz team! His two goals in the second period flipped the game and energized our building in a big way. He has played a dynamic two-way game all year so far and it is great to see him get this recognition for his play,” stated Sea Captains Head Coach Kevin Cunningham. 

2nd Sar: Jacob Landry, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings

3rd Star: Joey Roselli, Binghamton Buzz

Frontier Star of the Week: Loghan Weber - Butte Irish

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Loghan Weber , Forward, Butte Irish

Loghan Weber split their weekend series with the Great Falls Americans, the Irish coming away with two points after their 5-4 victory on Saturday evening. Weber had his fifth multi-point night of the season as he potted two goals (one being short handed) and recorded one assist on the first goal of the contest. Despite coming up short on Friday, the Beaverton, OR native was able to score one goal, bringing his season point total to 20 (11 goals, 9 assists), tied for second in scoring for the Irish. 

“Loghan is a great two way player that when he is on the ice, I never have to worry about whether or not he is in the right place or position,” stated Irish Head Coach Marc Brodeur. “He has a high level hockey IQ and is a leader both on and off the ice!”

2nd Star: Ty O’Bey, Great Falls Americans

3rd Star: Tai Kontrac, Gillette Wild

South Star of the Week: Robert Pogosyan - Atlanta Capitals

South Division Star of the Week: Robert Pogosyan, Goaltender, Atlanta Capitals

The Atlanta Capitals swept their three game set on the road against the Tulsa Jr. Oilers with Robert Pogosyan standing tall between the pipes for games one and two of the series. The Kurgan, Russia native was faced with a total of 70 shots, making 68 saves, only allowing one goal per game, bringing his weekend number to a .971 save percentage and goals against average of one. With this being the Capitals best weekend to date, it is only right to credit Pogosyan for holding things down defensively for his squad.

“​​It is awesome to see Robert get recognition. He has played some good hockey the past couple of weeks with no wins to show for it. We are happy that we were able to rally as a team to get him a couple of wins to go with his stellar play,” stated Capitals Head Coach John Bowkus. 

2nd Star: Joseph Crowley, Texas Brahmas

3rd Star: Kyle Mackintosh, Texas RoadRunners

West Star of the Week: Kellen Kantaris - Mason City Toros

West Division Star of the Week: Kellen Kantaris, Forward, Mason City Toros

Kellen Kantaris and the Mason City Toros split their weekend series, picking up a victory over the Willmar WarHawks before falling to the Minnesota Moose, Kantaris being an offensive producer during both contests. As the second leading scorer for the Toros, the 6’2” forward recorded six points over the weekend, including his best game of the season on Saturday. During the 8-1 win over Willmar, Kantaris tallied two goals and two assists, both goals coming on special teams with one being netted shorthanded and the other coming on the man advantage. Against the Moose, Kantaris recorded one goal and one assist, bringing his season point total to 12 points (7 goals, 5 assists). 

“Kellen has really stepped up as of late. He is working hard in practice to improve everyday and it is paying off in games,” stated Toros Head Coach Mark Hicks. 

2nd Star: Kyle Abrahamson, Alexandria Blizzard

3rd Star: Dylan Posch, Minnesota Moose

Central Star of the Week: Nolan Mix - Wisconsin Woodsmen

Central Division Star of the Week: Nolan Mix , Forward, Wisconsin Woodsmen

Nolan Mix and the Wisconsin Woodsmen swept their series with the Peoria Mustangs and currently sit third overall in the Central Division. ‘05 forward Nolan Mix played a huge role for Wisconsin this weekend as he posted an impressive 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists). The Manteca, CA native had his best game of the season on Friday night where he registered 4 out of his 6 points. Of his four goals, two goals came on special teams, and he posted a plus-minus of +3. 

“Nolan played a large for our part team last season as a rookie and he has really put in the work this summer to show that he is a top six player in this league,” stated Woodsmen Head Coach Jon Vaillancourt. “We knew that he had the ability to score goals last season and he has really worked to become a two hundred foot player. He is a key piece to our team and I am thrilled to see him having early success.”

2nd Star: Jake Garrow, Wausau Cyclones

3rd Star: Noah Joyce, Rochester Grizzlies

East Star of the Week: Ethan Miller - Binghamton Buzz

East Division Star of the Week: Ethan Miller, Forward, Binghamton Buzz

As the first place team in the East Division, Ethan Miller and the Binghamton Buzz extended their win streak to 6 with a pair of wins over the Maine Nordiques. The Middletown, PA native recorded his 3rd five point game of the season and claims the title of top scorer for the Buzz. During their 9-3 victory, Miller scored two goals, one on the powerplay and notched three assists, including the apple on the game winner.

“Ethan had a fantastic weekend vs Maine. He used his speed, skill, and deception to control the play in the Nordiques' end all weekend,” stated Buzz Head Coach Gaetano Moirano. “Ethan’s puck protection ability and ability to see the ice is next level. We look forward to his contributions as he continues to be a difference maker for our team night in and night out.” 

2nd Sar: Logan Niesen, Norwich Sea Captains

3rd Star: Wyatt Strahan, Long Beach Sharks

Frontier Star of the Week: Josh Serino - Sheridan Hawks

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Josh Serino, Forward, Sheridan Hawks

Josh Serino and the Sheridan Hawks split their series with the Butte Irish and are currently tied for second place in the Division with the Great Falls Americans. As the leading scorer for the Hawks, Serino has continued his offensive production for his squad with 24 points in 14 games. The Barrow, AK native tallied five points over the weekend, including his second four point game of the year on Saturday evening. Of his three goals, Serino shined on special teams with one coming on the powerplay while the other was scored shorthanded. 

“Josh has started off great for us, consistently being a guy we can rely on in all situations, 5 on 5, short handed, power play, he’s doing a great job playing consistently and doing the little things right and he’s being rewarded for it,” stated Hawks Head Coach JJ Santagata. 

2nd Star: Finn Theriault, Helena Bighorns

3rd Star: Zac Orwig, Great Falls Americans

South Star of the Week: Nikolai Meshkantsov - Texas Brahmas

South Division Star of the Week: Nikolai Meshkantsov, Forward, Texas Brahmas

Nikolai Meshkantsov and the Texas Brahmas remain undefeated with a pair of wins over the Tulsa Jr. Oilers. As a first year player for the Brahmas, the ‘06 forward has been an absolute powerhouse on offense, recording 30 points in 10 games, 11 of which (4 goals, 7 assists) were recorded this weekend. The Kulaga City, Russia native had his best game to date on Saturday where he posted a hat trick in addition to notching a whopping five assists for an eight point contest. In addition to inking his name all across the scoresheet, Meshkantsov maintained a plus-minus of +10, bringing his plus-minus on the year to +24. 

"Nikolai has been great for us up to this point. He is young and hungry to not only get better but advance in his hockey career," stated Brahmas Head Coach Chad Bailey. "The guys in the locker room love having him around and we hope that his personal success continues as well as our team’s success."

2nd Star: Chase Forry, Texas Brahmas

3rd Star: Jake Wenner, New Mexico Ice Wolves

West Star of the Week: Pierson Haislet - Minnesota Wilderness

West Division Star of the Week: Pierson Haislet, Goaltender, Minnesota Wilderness

Pierson Haislet and the Minnesota Wilderness picked up two points in the standings this weekend winning their one game against the Alexandria Blizzard. The ‘05 netminder had an incredible performance between the pipes, his best game to date with a save percentage of .971 and a goals against average of 1. After turning away 33 of 34 shots during the squad’s 2-1 victory, Haislet’s overall record improves to 4-3-0-0. 

“Pierson had been solid from the start of the season, and his consistency is impressive,” stated Wilderness Head Coach Ben Johnson. “Haislet has kept us in every game, and has shut the door when the game is on the line. It has been great to see his tremendous work ethic and discipline routine pay off.” 

2nd Star: Scott Woltman, Willmar WarHawks

3rd Star: TJ Lepisto, Granite City Lumberjacks

Central Star of the Week: Connor Dvorak - Wausau Cyclones

Central Division Star of the Week: Connor Dvorak, Forward, Wausau Cyclones

Connor Dvorak and the Wausau Cyclones picked up a huge 4 points towards the standings after a weekend sweep over the Wisconsin Woodsmen. As the first place team in the Central with 16 points, the Freeland, MI native is a key member of the Cyclones organization, posting 5 points this past weekend while maintaining a plus-minus of +5. During game one of the series, Dvorak scored two goals and tallied one assist, including the game winning goal as Wausau defeated the Woodsmen at home for their home opener. The ‘04 would then follow up with two assists during game two. 

"Connor had a great weekend, not only offensively but as our team's leader as well. He seemed to be involved in every play -- offensively and defensively -- and was a huge part of our team's success this past weekend,” stated Cyclones Head Coach Nathan Oystrick. 

2nd Star: Brayden Graning, West Bend Power  

3rd Star: Brady Knutsen, Wausau Cyclones 

East Star of the Week: Tyler Hamlin - Binghamton Buzz

East Division Star of the Week: Tyler Hamlin, Forward, Binghamton Buzz

Tyler Hamlin and Binghamton keep on buzzing with another two big wins over the New Jersey Titans. The hometown hero recorded a whopping seven points over the weekend, scoring 3 goals and tallying 4 assists. Hamlin had his best game to date on Friday night recording 5 points, including the game winning goal for his squad. With 17 points in 10 games, Hamlin is now the third leading scorer for his team behind Ethan Miller and Jason DiMatteo.

“Tyler Hamlin has been instrumental in our success this weekend, racking up 7 points and proving just how vital a hometown kid can be,” stated Buzz Head Coach Gaetano Moriano.  “His passion for the game and dedication to our organization reflect the pride of Binghamton, making every moment on the ice resonate with our community.”

2nd Sar: Jascha Grossenbacher, Northeast Generals

3rd Star: Jake Wilkerson, Norwich Sea Captains

Frontier Star of the Week: Kaden Rhyder - Great Falls Americans

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Kaden Rhyder, Goaltender, Great Falls Americans

Kaden Rhyder and the Great Falls Americans swept their series with the Badlands Sabres, the ‘05 netminder standing tall between the pipes for both games. Throughout the course of two games, Rhyder was faced with 53 shots, making 51 saves, averaging a save percentage of .950.   With these pair of wins, Rhyder’s record improves to 7-3-0-0.

“Kaden has been our go to guy so far this year and has done a nice job. He gives us a chance to win every night and we look forward to seeing what the remainder of the season has in store for not only Kaden but our organization as well.” stated Americans Head Coach Greg Sears. 

2nd Star: Finn Theriault, Helena Bighorns

3rd Star: Tyler Klingbeil, Bozeman Ice Dogs 

South Star of the Week: Brody Neish - Louisiana Drillers

South Division Star of the Week: Brody Neish, Forward, Louisiana Drillers

After an off-weekend last week, Brody Neish and the Drilers picked up right where they left off, sweeping their series with the Atlanta Capitals. As a third year NA3HL veteran, Neish has been an offensive powerhouse for Louisiana and is on pace to continue things in that direction as he has tallied a point in every game but one during the 2024-25 season. When looking at this weekend, the Wichita, KS native recorded a whopping 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists), including a hat trick during Sunday’s 6-1 victory, while recording two assists for a 5 point game. 

“Brody has been doing the little things right for our group from game one of the season,” stated Drillers Head Coach Chris Francis.  “He is getting better every series for us and it’s helping this team and everyone around him improve. Truly a great leader and great young man!” 

2nd Star: Jake Bergstrom, Louisiana Drillers

3rd Star: Skylar Bawcom, Texas RoadRunners

West Star of the Week: Parker Comstock - Granite City Lumberjacks

West Division Star of the Week: Parker Comstock, Forward, Granite City Lumberjacks

Parker Comstock and the Granite City Lumberjacks remain undefeated after picking up a pair of victories over Alexandria Blizzard and Rochester Grizzlies. The Sartell, MN native was a vital puzzle piece to the Lumberjacks' success on Friday night as Comstock scored a hat trick and tallied one assist, earning 4 out of 6 possible points on the evening. During Granite’s close 3-2 contest with Rochester, Comstock would dish out an assist on the game winning goal, bringing his point total to 5 over the course of two games. 

“As a kid who has been with our program for 3 years now, Parker has grown into one of our main leaders and it is always good to have guys like him find success early in the year,” stated Lumberjacks Head Coach DJ Vold. “Everything he has gotten he has worked extremely hard for and we know he will continue to keep putting the work in.”

2nd Star: Zane Irion, Willmar WarHawks 

3rd Star: Connor Miller, Granite City Lumberjacks

Central Star of the Week: Josh Kauppinen - Wisconsin Woodsmen

Central Division Star of the Week: Josh Kauppinen, Forward, Wisconsin Woodsmen

Josh Kauppinen and the Wisconsin Woodsmen split their weekend series with their tough in-division rival in the West Bend Power. The ‘06 Hermantown, MN native was a huge contributor for the Woodsmen, scoring one shorthanded goal and dishing out three assists for four points on the day. In addition to helping his team claim victory, Kauppinen maintained a plus-minus of +3 during game two. 

“Ralph Marston said it best, Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude. I believe Josh embodies that philosophy,” stated Woodsmen Head Coach Jon Vaillancourt. “His practice habits and preparation for games are creating opportunities for success in performance. We use him in a lot of different situations and it's great to see him having early success in our league.” 

2nd Star: Tristen May-Robinson, Wisconsin Woodsmen 

3rd Star: Noah Joyce, Rochester Grizzlies

East Star of the Week: Dalton Elliott - Binghamton Buzz

East Division Star of the Week: Dalton Elliott, Goaltender, Binghamton Buzz

Dalton Elliott and the Binghamton Buzz are back in the win column, picking up four points in the standings after a weekend sweep over the Northeast Generals. Starting between the pipes for both contests, the Johnstown, IA native was faced with 73 shots, making 71 saves for a save percentage of .973% and a goals against average of 1.00. With these games being his first two of the 2024-25 campaign, Elliot is off to a hot start and will be a goaltender to watch moving forward.

“Dalton’s first two appearances in the Buzz net were astounding. He plays with a sense of calm and control,” stated Buzz Head Coach Gaetano Moirano. “The boys played confidently in front of him as well. We look forward to seeing Dalton have continued success.”

2nd Sar: Ethan Miller, Binghamton Buzz

3rd Star: Ryan Bernard, Norwich Sea Captains

Frontier Star of the Week: Brett DeVincent - Bozeman Icedogs

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Brett DeVincent, Goaltender, Bozeman Ice Dog

Brett DeVincent was an absolute stud between the pipes for the Ice Dogs on Friday night as Bozeman defeated the Badlands Sabres 3-2 in a shootout. The first-year Bozeman netminder was faced with a whopping 53 shots as the Sabres outshot the hometown team 53 to 34. Saving 51 of 53 shots, DeVincent had an in-game save percentage of .962% and a goals against average of 1.85. With this win, DeVincent’s record improves to 3-1-0-0. 

“Brett’s work ethic speaks for itself,” stated Ice Dogs Head Coach Mike Perkins. “His compete level is very high in practices and games and sets the tone for his teammates.”

2nd Star: Easton Langemo, Butte Irish

3rd Star: Zac Orwig, Great Falls Americans 

South Star of the Week: Chase Forry - Texas Brahmas

South Division Star of the Week: Chase Forry, Forward, Texas Brahma

Chase Forry and the Texas Brahmas maintain their perfect record with a pair of victories over the Tulsa Jr. Oilers. Playing his third season in the NA3HL for the Brahmas, Forry continues to be a top producer for his squad, racking up seven points in two games this past weekend, bringing his season point total to 20 points. Of his seven points this weekend, Forry scored three goals and notched four assists while maintaining a plus-minutes of +7. 

“Chase has put in a lot of work as a Brahma over the last two seasons. His experience is showing early in our year and we couldn’t be happier for him,” stated Brahmas Head Coach Chad Bailey. “We are expecting big things from him this season and we are looking for ward to his continued success throughout the year. With him being a large presence on our team, he has recently been named Assistant Captain to help lead this year’s squad.”

2nd Star: Thomas Forgrave, Austin Ice Bats

3rd Star: Arys Perardi, Austin Ice Bats

West Star of the Week: Eli Fletcher - Alexandria Blizzard

West Division Star of the Week: Eli Fletcher, Forward, Alexandria Blizzard

Eli Fletcher and the Alexandria Blizzard swept their series with the Willmar WarHawks, the Sauk Centre, MN native being a large offensive contributor for his team. A second year forward for Alexandria, Fletcher scored a hattrick during Friday’s 8-3 victory and dished out another three assists during Saturday’s contest. 

“Eli had a great offensive weekend recording a Hat Trick on Friday and making great plays as well picking up 3 assists on Saturday,” stated Blizzard Head Coach Jeff Crouse. “He showed his leadership on the ice as well all weekend. We look for Eli to continue his hot start and keep leading our team on and off the ice.”

2nd Star: TJ Gibson, Mason City Toros 

3rd Star: Caleb Alderson, Granite City Lumberjack

Central Star of the Week: Jake Garrow - Wausau Cyclones

Central Division Star of the Week: Jake Garrow, Forward, Wausau Cyclones

Jake Garrow and the Wausau Cyclones completed a weekend sweep during their cross-divisional series with the Minnesota Moose. The Marquette, MI native led the way offensively for his team with a massive four goal performance on Friday with one goal in the first, two in the second and one during the third period. Garrow would follow things up on Saturday scoring the game winning goal in addition to tallying one assist during their 4-2 victory. 

“After taking a year away from hockey Jake has jumped in and become an impact player for us immediately. The combination of skill, size, speed and pure will has made him one of our go to players early in the season,” stated Cyclones Head Coach Nathan Oystrick. 

2nd Star: Andrew Johnson Jr, Peoria Mustangs 

3rd Star: Jace Fitzgerald, West Bend Power

East Star of the Week: Gabe Pomerleau - Maine Nordiques

East Division Star of the Week: Gabe Pomerleau, Goaltender, Maine Nordiques

Gabe Pomerleau and the Maine Nordiques picked up a huge four points towards the standings with a weekend sweep over the New Jersey Titans, entering their win streak to three. Standing tall between the pipes for both games, the 2007 rookie netminder was faced with a total of 67 shots, making 63 saves. As a result of his stellar two game performances, Pomerleau’s weekend statistics add up to a .943 save percentage and a goals against average of 2. 

"Gabe brings a high level of compete to practices and has a love for the game that spreads throughout the team," stated Nordiques Head Coach Chris Pomerleau. "This attitude earned him the start and set him up for a winning weekend with a team in front of him playing well."

2nd Sar: Brody Emond, Maine Nordiques

3rd Star: Andrew Hill, Norwich Sea Captains

Frontier Star of the Week: Zach Longnecker - Sheridan Hawks

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Zach Longnecker, Forward, Sheridan Hawks

Zach Longnecker and the Sheridan Hawks split their weekend with the Badlands Sabres but it was Longnecker who stood out on the scoresheet during Friday night’s victory. The Stillwater, MN native would open up the scoring for Sheridan, burying the first goals of the game in the first period. Longnecker would go on to score one goal in the second and one goal in the third period for a four point game. 

“Zach has been working diligently to find ways to contribute. As a newcomer on the team, it’s a struggle at first but he’s been persistent in his work on the ice,” said Hawks Head Coach JJ Santagata. “It was great to see him be rewarded this weekend with a four goal game.”

2nd Star: Kade Pareja, Helena Bighorns

3rd Star: Josh Serino, Sheridan Hawks 

South Star of the Week: Skylar Bawcom - Texas RoadRunners

South Division Star of the Week: Skylar Bawcom, Forward, Texas RoadRuners

Skylar Bawcom and the Texas RoadRunners have been continuing their hot-streak from last weekend with a three-game sweep over the Tulsa Jr. Oilers. The Rockwall, TX native scored a single goal on Friday night, the eventual game winner for the RoadRunners and would follow up with an identical performance on Saturday, becoming the hero for his squad in back to back games. Bawcom would have his best game to date on Sunday scoring a hattrick and tallying an additional assist with two of his goals coming on the powerplay.

"Skylar has been a great off-season addition for us.  He is a player that can find the seam and has a knack for finding the net,” stated Head Coach Mike Beavis. 

2nd Star: Dante Hunziker, New Mexico Ice Wolves

3rd Star: Jonathon Berndt, Louisiana Drillers

West Star of the Week: Jordan Fanti - Minnesota Wilderness

West Division Star of the Week: Jordan Fanti, Defenseman, Minnesota Wilderness

Jordan Fanti and the Minnesota Wilderness split their weekend series with the Peoria Mustangs, with Fanti being the most prominent member of the blueline. The Thunder Bay, Ontario native had his best game to date on Friday as he was able to score back to back powerplay in addition to notching one assist. During their second game against Peoria, Fanti contributed again offensively, dishing out one assist. 

“Jordan has been great from the start,” stated Wilderness Head Coach Zach Stepan.” He is a player that prepares like a pro both on and off the ice, and it was nice seeing him get rewarded for that preparation on the scoresheet.”

2nd Star: Thomas Gerum, Granite City Lumberjacks 

3rd Star: Mason Wanka, Willmar WarHawks

Central Star of the Week: Viktor Budik - Wisconsin Woodsmen

Central Division Star of the Week: Viktor Budik, Forward, Wisconsin Woodsmen

Viktor Budik and the Wisconsin Woodsmen swept the weekend with a pair of wins over the Wausau Cyclones and West Bend Power, now sitting first place overall in the Central Division. The Prachatice, CZE native tallied three points during his first weekend of the 2024-25 season. During his first game against the Cyclones, Budik tallied one assist and posted a plus-minus of +2. He followed up his night one performance with two goals, including the game winning goal against the West Bend Power. 

"Viktor has made an instant impact on our roster since his return. Budik is a playmaker, through and through, earning him enormous amounts of respect from his teammates. He is a player that should be on every recruiter's radar," said Woodsmen Head Coach Jon Vaillancourt.

2nd Star: Travis Visvadra, St. Louis Jr. Blues

3rd Star: Lucca Weinkauf, West Bend Power

East Star of the Week: Aidan Palmeter - New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings

East Division Star of the Week: Aidan Palmeter, Forward, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings

Aidan Palmeter and the New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings split their weekend series with the Northeast Generals, Palmeter having great offensive success. The Manchester, NH native wracked up seven points, kicking things off with a hattrick and two assists during New Hampshire’s 9-1 victory, one of his goals being scored shorthanded. Despite coming up just short on Saturday, Palmeter still managed to tally two assists. 

“We wouldn’t have had the success we did In game 1 nor the ability to trade punches in game 2 versus the Generals this weekend without Aidan,” stated New Hampshire Head Coach Clint Cassavaugh. “ He's the type of leader that leads by example and a great guy for our team to look up to.”

2nd Star: Mason Payne, Norwich Sea Captains

3rd Sar: Brody Emond, Maine Nordiques

Frontier Star of the Week: Devin Bruns - Bozeman Icedogs

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Devin Bruns, Forward, Bozeman Icedogs

Devin Bruns and the Bozeman Icedogs picked up their first pair of wins on the season with a sweep over the Butte Irish. As the now leading scorer for Bozeman, the Chicago, IL native tallied a whopping nine points in two games. Bruns began his weekend scoring two goals and notching three assists and then followed up on night two with an additional goal and three assists, helping his team drastically offensively. 

“Devin has really adjusted to life here in Bozeman which has allowed him to perform well on the ice,” said Head Coach Mike Perkins. “The line Devin is currently on with Kaunas and Steckelberg continues to improve daily and produce for our organization.”

2nd Star: Finn Theriault, Helena Bighorns

3rd Star: Ty O’Bey, Great Falls Americans 

South Star of the Week: Carson Spear - Texas RoadRunners

South Division Star of the Week: Carson Spear, Forward, Texas RoadRuners

Carson Spears and the Texas RoadRunners went 2-1 on the weekend as they traveled to Georgia to take on the Atlanta Capitals. The Dallas, TX native is plating his second year with the RoadRunners and serves as a leader both on and off the ice.  Over the course of three games, Spears accumulated 11 points. After a quiet first night with one goal, Spears had an explosive next two games, scoring five goals and tallying five assists.

"Carson and I spoke after game one in Atlanta and he knew he had to get the guys on track by setting the tone over the rest of the weekend,” stated Head Coach Mike Beavis. “ He did just that and powered his team to two big wins."

2nd Star: Nikolai Meshkantsov, Texas Brahmas

3rd Star: Brendan Johnson, Louisana Drillers

West Star of the Week: Gabe Adams - Willmar WarHawks

West Division Star of the Week: Gabe Adams, Forward, Willmar WarHawks

Gabe Adams and the Willmar Hawks won their only game of the weekend with an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Moose. A first-year junior player, the Bellevue, NE native scored three of the eight goals for Willmar, his first NA3HL career hat-trick. Adams’ first goal came in the second period, followed by two goals in the third period, one of which being scored shorthanded. 

“We are extremely happy for Gabe. He’s such a competitor. The kid never takes a shift off, plays a 200’ game and goes to the hard areas,” stated WarHawks Head Coach Payton Ruter. “It’s awesome to see him get rewarded with a Hat Trick and earn Star of the Week honors.”

2nd Star: Brayden Willis, Granite City Lumberjacks 

3rd Star: Nathaniel Jansen, Minnesota Wilderness

Central Star of the Week: Kyle Settles - St. Louis Jr. Blues

Central Division Star of the Week: Kyle Settles, Defenseman, St. Louis Jr. Blues

St. Louis Jr. Blues defenseman Kyle Settles had a point-producing weekend as the Jr. Blues split their weekend series with the Wisconsin Woodsmen. Despite coming up just short in overtime during game one, the ‘06 blueliner was still able to score one goal and tally two assists on opening night. Settles would follow up his night one performance scoring another goal and notching one assist during the team’s shootout victory for a total of five points on the weekend.  

Jr. Blues Head Coach Matt Ocello was thrilled with Settles performance stating, “Kyle had an excellent opening weekend for the Jr. Blues. He is a very versatile player and can play in all situations during the game .His contributions during both games this weekend were outstanding both defensively and offensively. We are looking for great things from Kyle this season.”

2nd Star: Micah Saxon, Wausau Cyclones

3rd Star: Hugh Deinema, Wisconsin Woodsmen

East Star of the Week: Jason DiMatteo - Binghamton Buzz

East Division Star of the Week: Jason DiMatteo, Forward, Binghamton Buzz

Binghamton Buzz forward Jason DiMatteo delivered yet another standout performance, earning himself back-to-back weekly honors in the East Division. The Boca Raton, FL native continued to showcase his offensive ability by tallying an impressive five goals and adding six assists on the weekend, including his first NA3HL career hattrick during Saturday’s contest. 

Binghamton Buzz Head Coach Gaetano Moirano praised DiMatteo’s leadership and work ethic stating, "Jason is a quiet leader that leads by example. His unequivocal work ethic and dedication to improving himself make him a tremendous asset. With performances like this, he is solidifying himself as one of the top players in the NA3HL and we look forward to seeing all he accomplishes this season." 

2nd Star: Chase Ebeyer, Binghamton Buzz

3rd Sar: Nicholas Brophy, Northeast Generals

Frontier Star of the Week: John Simon - Sheridan Hawks

Frontier Division Star of the Week: John Simon, Goaltender, Sheridan Hawks

Sheridan Hawks netminder John Simon picked up his first shutout of the season after a 3-0 victory against the Gillette Wild on Friday night. A second year player for the Hawks, the Fargo, ND native was faced with a whopping 41 shots, an unstoppable performance for a perfect 1.00% save percentage on the evening. With this shutout, Simon’s record improves to 2-0-0-0 on the year and his numbers for the 2024-25 season include a .961 save percentage and goals against average of 1.5. 

After joining the Hawks late last season, Sheridan Head Coach JJ Santagata was pleased to re-sign Simon, especially after posting a huge shutout stating, “John stood tall between the pipes all night, he did a great job controlling his rebounds and remaining confident and calm under pressure. He’s an extremely even keeled goaltender and the guys rally around him well.” 

2nd Star: Kade Pareja, Helena Bighorns

3rd Star: Ty O’Bey, Great Falls Americans 

West Star of the Week: Teis Larsen - Mason City Toros

West Division Star of the Week: Teis Larsen, Forward, Mason City Toros

Mason City Toros forward Teis Larsen made crucial offensive contributions as the Toros split their weekend series with the Minnesota Wilderness. Despite falling to Minnesota in a shootout on opening night, the Winona, MN native was still able to score one goal and tally one assist, picking up one point towards the West Division standings. During the team’s 5-2 victory on Saturday, Teis scored another goal, tallying three points during opening weekend. 

With Larsen set to play his first full season of junior hockey in Mason City, Toros Head Coach Mark Hicks stated,  “Teis had a great 1st weekend of junior hockey. He works hard and puts himself in great positions to produce offensively. We look forward to seeing him develop and scoring more big goals for us this season.” 

2nd Star: Dylan Posch, Minnesota Moose

3rd Star: Kaden Postal, Minnesota Wilderness

East Star of the Week: Jason Dimatteo - Binghamton Buzz

East Division Star of the Week: Jason Dimatteo, Forward, Binghamton Buzz

Binghamton forward Jason Dimatteo recorded three points in two games during the Buzz’s weekend sweep over the Long Beach Sharks, their first two wins in franchise history. The Boca Raton, FL native began his NA3HL career scoring the game winning goal in addition to recording one assist during Saturday night’s New York state battle. Dimatteo followed up his first night’s performance by scoring one goal on the powerplay, the eventual game winner for the Buzz. 

2nd Star: Tyler Hamilin, Binghamton Buzz

Frontier Star of the Week: Andrew Browe - Butte Irish

Frontier Division Star of the Week: Andrew Browe, Forward, Butte Irish

Butte Irish forward Andrew Browe picked up right where he left off from last season, tallying a whopping nine points during opening weekend as the Irish swept the Gillette Wild. The Lake Forest, CA native began the 2024-25 season with a hat trick in addition to recording two assists, including one power play goal and one shorthanded goal. Browe continued to produce for the Irish on night two recording an assist on four of the seven goals for Butte.  

2nd Star: Vincent Leaf, Sheridan Hawks

3rd Star: Hunter Coulombe, Helena Bighorns