Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week for the week ending December 8th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

Nominating Coach: Pierre-Luc Leblond
Player Name: Sean McNeil
Team: NY Dynamo
Division: 10U
Player Jersey Number: 83
Position: Defense

Bryce gives our team a chance to win every game with his athleticism compete level. He is a focused and fierce competitor who has now lead our team to wins against some of the top teams in the THF. 

Nominating Coach: Neil Leone
Player Name: Joe Leone
Team: Red  Bank Generals
Division: 11U
Player Jersey Number: 29
Position: Forward

With the help of his linemates, Joe scored five times in three games this weekend. His quiet lead by example attitude is greatly valued by his coaches and appreciated by his teammates. 

Nominating Coach: Bryan Hluska
Player Name: Brayden Gouger
Team: Utica Jr Comets
Division: 12U
Player Jersey Number: 22
Position: Forward

“Brayden has proven that hard work and determination can turn any opportunity into success, racking up 8 goals and 5 assists in just 4 games. His offensive instinct and work ethic is setting a good example for the team, and he’s showing what can happen when you combine team work with determination.” 

Nominating Coach: Dennis Seidenberg
Player Name: Liam Vanderbeek
Team: PAL Jr. Islanders
Division: 13U
Player Jersey Number: 36
Position: Goalie

Liam played outstanding in the 2 games he played making great saves all weekend long . 

Nominating Coach: Josh Haines
Player Name: Declan Walty
Team: Philadelphia Revolution
Division: 14U
Player Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward

Declan had 5 goals in their only game of the weekend against the Mercer Chiefs Saturday 11/30 to secured a 5-2 win. 

Nominating Coach: Yves Heroux
Player Name: Brody Riva
Team: Red Bank Generals
Division: 15U
Player Jersey Number: 34
Position: Forward

Brody had 2 goals and 1 assist Vs Mercer Chiefs. He was instrumental for the win against our rival

Nominating Coach: Joe Kummerl
Player Name: Cohen Becker
Team: Ohio Prospects
Division: 18U
Player Jersey Number: 4
Position: Forward

Cohen is a leader on the ice and off the ice for the Prospects. In two games versus Tri-State, Cohen scored 4 goals and added an assist in a +5 rating over the weekend. Additionally, Cohen has recently demonstrated exceptional academic status and earning a National Honors Society Award for the second consecutive year. 

HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

Crescenzo LeporeJersey Mustangs10U
Luke CunninghamPhiladelphia Revolution13U
Parker BrownColorado Thunderbirds13U
Declan WaltyPhiladelphia Revolution14U
Christopher O’ConnorNY Dynamo14U
Jacob DufresneLong Island Arrows18U
Colin JenningsLong Island Arrows18U