The THF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending December 11th, 2022. The Players of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2022-23 season that honors players in all divisions. Only players that are nominated by their respective teams are considered.
Age Level / Division: 9U
Team: Woodbridge Wolfpack
Player: Riley Chen (D) – Games: 3, Goals: 0, Assists: 3
“Riley defended with fantastic effort and determination this weekend helping the team go 2-1 in league play against CJR and Hitmen. He made great plays on the defensive side of the puck and making passes that resulted in goals. Riley never gives up on a play,” said Coach Mark Lotito.
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Age Level / Division: 10U
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Player: Hudson Depiero (G) – Games: 3, Goals Against: 7, Saves: 68
“Hudson had a very strong weekend, stopping 68 out 75 shots in a 3 game span. He was one of the top players in a 4-3 win over MassCon on Saturday, and responded by stopping all 16 shots he faced against the Rockets on Sunday for his 4th shutout of the season,” said Coach Pat Verney.
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Age Level / Division: 11U
Team: Team Maryland
Player: Bennett Rzepkowski (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 4, Assists: 2
“Bennett was smart on both sides of the puck. Creating offense by moving his feet and playing with his head up. Did a great job finishing his scoring chances,” said Coach Ray Kizzie.
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Age Level / Division: 12U
Team: Flyers Elite
Player: Chris McFadden (F) – Games: 1, Goals: 4, Assists: 0
“Chris took over in the third period of a 2-2 game by scoring four goals in leading the team to a come from behind, 6-3, win. With a lethal combination of speed and quickness, Chris was a threat to score every time he stepped on the ice,” said Coach Bob Criscuolo.
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Age Level / Division: 13U
Team: Westchester Express
Player: Will Soffer (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 7, Assists: 8
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Age Level / Division: 14U
Team: Revolution Elite
Player: Max Pichkar (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 0, Assists: 0
“Max is the ultimate competitor. He has an excellent hockey IQ and is willing to engage in all situations. He battles along the wall and is a team first player,” said Coach Geoffrey Beauparlant.
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Age Level / Division: 15U
Team: Esmark Stars
Player: Vitaliy Ulianov (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 2, Assists: 2
“Vitaliy’s 2 goals and 2 assists and strong penalty killing were key in a split at home w Ohio Jr. Blue Jackets,” said Coach Chris Stern.
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Age Level / Division: 16U
Team: Atlantic Coast Academy
Player: Brady Hawkins (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 1, Assists: 3
“Good job Brady!” said Coach Paul Traynor.
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Age Level / Division: 18U
Team: Esmark Stars
Player: Derek Pietrzyk (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 2, Assists: 2
“Derek picked up four points (2G, 2A) in a two game road sweep for Esmark’s Midget Major squad,” said Coach Dave Kosick.
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HONORABLE MENTIONS
10U
Jack Dato (F) – NY Aviators
Stephen Cowan (F) – NY Aviators
Patrick Seamens (G) – Revolution Elite
11U
Brayden McCree (F) – Woodbridge Wolfpack
Keagan Rypkema (G) – Jersey Hitmen
12U
Sammy Leonardo (F) – Team Maryland
Deverin Warner (F) – Woodbridge Wolfpack
15U
Hunter Mabee (F) – Rockets
16U
Travis Plylar (F) – Potomac Patriots
Luke Perfidio (F) – Revolution Elite
Chase Tovsky (F) – Revolution Elite
Ryan Suchy (F) – Revolution Elite
18U
Nick Radcliffe (G) – Flyers Elite
Stephen Chen (G) – Mercer Chiefs
Ben Barrett (F) – Team Maryland