Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week is back for the 2024-25 season, starting with the week ending September 15, 2024! Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

New this season: Vote for the Peak Performer of the Week on our Instagram stories every Tuesday to Wednesday at noon!

11U Division: Nominating Coach: Neil Leone

  • Team: Red Bank Generals
  • Player’s Name: Garrett Hurley
  • Jersey Number: 24
  • Position: Forward
  • “Garrett had a tremendous weekend. Eight points in two games, highlighted by two short handed goals. His hard work on the penalty kill lead the team to two straight wins.”

12U Division: Nominating Coach: Bryan Hluska

  • Team: Utica Jr. Comets
  • Player’s Name: Jude Sestito
  • Jersey Number: 43
  • Position: Forward
  • “Jude played all 200 feet of the ice, with grit and tenacity all four games this weekend. He made his presence on the ice stand out by forechecking, back checking and creating plays all weekend.”

15U Division: Nominating Coach: Terrence O’Neill

  • Team: Jersey Hitmen
  • Player’s Name: Liam Amabile
  • Jersey Number: 4
  • Position: Defense
  • “Liam dominated on defense while also having a 7 point weekend.”

18U Division: Nominating Coach: JT Henke

  • Team: Northern Cyclones
  • Player’s Name: Pavel Barclay
  • Jersey Number: 19
  • Position: Forward
  • “Pavel has been the driving force for 18P in THF play so far. He registered 3 assists in the 3-3 tie vs Maine and recorded the OT GWG on Sunday vs IHC. He has a 3-8-11 stat line so far through the first 6 games.”

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

Jack YacisinPalmyra Black Knights11U
Lucas RotterColorado Thunderbirds13U
Jacob TuczinoWestchester Express15U