The THF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending December 4th, 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: NY Aviators
Player: Brooks Matulich (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 5, Assists: 3
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Age Level / Division: 10U
Team: PAL Jr Islanders
Player: Ben Ferry (d) – Games: 1, Goals: 1, Assists: 0
“Although it didn’t make the scoresheet correctly, Ben scored a game changing goal in the 3rd Period of Sunday’s game to give the team a 2 goal lead and the momentum to finish strong,” said Coach Bobby Weston.
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Age Level / Division: 11U
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Player: Austin Iula (G) – Games: 1, Goals Against: 3, Saves: 24
“Austin got a big win for the Hitmen vs. PAL this week, posting 24 saves. Austin revenged his 8-round shootout loss to PAL two weeks ago by making big timely saves,” said Coach Cody Inglis.
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Age Level / Division: 12U
Team: Hartford Jr. Wolfpack
Player: Connor Quinn (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 9, Assists: 0
“The Hartford Jr. Wolfpack had two big wins this weekend, blanking two top CHC teams thanks to an offensive explosion by center Connor Quinn who scored 4 goals in the first game and 5 in the second for a 9 goal weekend!” said Coach Tim Quinn.
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Age Level / Division: 14U
Team: Wasatch Renegades
Player: Casen Youngman (F) – Games: 5, Goals: 6, Assists: 4
“Casen was dominant all over the ice in all situation and all three zones. He scored timely goals and made big time plays at crucial moments of our games when we needed them the most,” said Coach Evan Stoflet.
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Age Level / Division: 15U
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Player: David Fridman (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 1, Assists: 0
“David was a force upfront. Scored the game winner in the third period for 2-0 win. Had several opportunities and his hard work led to other scoring opportunities for his line mates. Was very effective attracting many defenders,” said Coach Andrew Frey.
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Age Level / Division: 16U
Team: Wasatch Renegades
Player: Charles Brady Bennett (D) – Games: 4, Goals: 1, Assists: 1
“Brady made the switch to defense recently and has become a solid puck moving force in a short amount of time. Responsible in the the d zone and allowing for us to have better possession up the ice,” said Coach Evan Stoflet.
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Age Level / Division: 18U
Team: NJ 87s
Player: Keegan Torrey (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 2, Assists: 0
“Played close to 25 minutes per game this weekend and was a force in all 3 zones,” said Coach Matthew Kiernan.
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HONORABLE MENTIONS
12U MAJOR
Parker Coriell (G) – Team Maryland
Chase Lovell (f) – Jersey Hitmen
14U MAJOR
Jake LaChance (F) – Philadelphia Revolution
15U
Daniel Sharkey (F) – NJ Jets
16U
Jack Freiser (F) – Atlantic Coast Academy
Carter Johnson (F) – Team Maryland
Robbie Rajnys (F) – Team Maryland
Brady Blackburn (G) – Team Maryland
Carter Johnson (F) – Team Maryland
Kevin Koles (D) – Philadelphia Revolution
Ryan Suchy (F) – Philadelphia Revolution
Chase Tovsky (F) – Philadelphia Revolution
Jake Rossi (G) – Philadelphia Revolution
18U
Christian Cuccia (F) – Mercer Chiefs
Maxwell Rutkowski (F) – Esmark Stars