Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week for the week ending November 3rd, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.
Nominating Coach: Ryan Dolan
Player Name: Ace Hoke
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Age Level: 9U
Player Jersey Number: 72
Position: Forward
Comment: Ace had a great weekend for the 2015 Palmyra Black Knights. He played a complete game, helping the team with three goals offensively and carrying play for his line. He also contributed defensively by playing hard on the puck and back-checking hard. He was positive on the bench and was a great teammate.
Nominating Coach: Corey Lamoureux
Player Name: Braden Crine
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Age Level: 10U
Player Jersey Number: 26
Position: Forward
Comment: Braden was instrumental in a come-from-behind win this weekend, scoring two big goals.
Nominating Coach: Brett Annetts
Player Name: Jace Trela
Team: Tri State Spartans
Age Level: 11U
Player Jersey Number: 91
Position: Defense
Comment: Jace “Big Rig” had a great defensive weekend, completely locked in all 4 games. He chipped in on the scoring with a goal and an assist to help his team go 2-2 up in Chicago.
Nominating Coach: Chris Barcless
Player Name: Patrick Seamann
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 12U
Player Jersey Number: 39
Position: Goalie
Comment: Patrick made many game-saving saves in a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Nominating Coach: Michael Castellino
Player Name: Jakub Siek
Team: LI Arrows
Age Level: 13U
Player Jersey Number: 93
Position: Forward
Comment: While being responsible defensively, Jakub had a natural hat trick in the first period. He also added 2 assists en route to a 9-3 win over Westchester Express South.
Nominating Coach: Thomas Oddoux
Player Name: Jason Cipriano
Team: Westchester Express
Age Level: 14U
Player Jersey Number: 91
Position: Forward
Comment: Jason had an amazing weekend and took a great step into becoming a true all-around player.
Nominating Coach: Yves Heroux
Player Name: David Gawalis
Team: Red Bank Generals
Age Level: 15U
Player Jersey Number: 35
Position: Goalie
Comment: David made 38 saves, including many outstanding ones.
Nominating Coach: Darius Radziszewski
Player Name: David Furman
Team: New Jersey 87’s
Age Level: 16U
Player Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Comment: David started all four of his team’s games at the Hitmen Classic, finishing the weekend with a record of 3-0-1 while only surrendering 6 goals.
Nominating Coach: Darius Radziszewski
Player Name: Nicholas Gallo
Team: New Jersey 87’s
Age Level: 18U
Player Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward
Comment: Gallo’s hard work and relentlessness resulted in a great 6-point weekend at the Hitmen Classic, where he contributed a goal in each of the team’s 3 wins.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention
| Preston Ferro | Jersey Hitmen | 15U |
| Aidan Garced | New Jersey 87’s | 16U |
| Rylan Bisel | New Jersey 87’s | 18U |
| Brock Ingle | Colorado Thunderbirds | 18U |
| Sam Iannella | New Jersey 87’s | 18U |