Stars of the Week
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of March 5, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Bryce Stensrud - Oregon Tradesmen
Central Division Star of the Week: Bryce Stensrud, Forward, Oregon Tradesmen
Tradesmen forward Bryce Stensrud posted four points over two games. The Mundelein, IL native scored two goals and added two assists. Stensrud added two goals in the second period, and assisted on both goals in the third period in a 5-2 win over Wisconsin. Stensrud has played in 28 games this season where he has combined for 32 points.
2nd Star: Anderson Brien, F, Wausau Cyclones
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Easton Simpson, F, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Blake Hasenauer - Northeast Generals
East Division Star of the Week: Blake Hasenauer, Forward, Northeast Generals
Northeast forward Blake Hasenauer posted three points over two games in the Generals' weekend sweep over New Hampshire. The Reading, PA native added an assist in the opening game of the weekend where Northeast won 4-1. On Sunday’s regular season finale, the forward added two goals which included the overtime winner in a 4-3 final. Hasenauer has played in 14 games for the Generals this season where he has combined for 14 points.
2nd Star: Ryan Hiles, F, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Matt Bellopede, F, Long Beach Sharks – Glen Farmer, F, Norwich Sea Captains -- Brian Essing, F, Nowich Sea Captains -- Mason Jackson, F, Long Beach Sharks – Xander St. Pierre, F, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
Frontier Star of the Week: Dmitri Kuleshov - Great Falls Americans
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Dmitri Kuleshov, Forward, Great Falls Americans
Great Falls forward Dmitri Kuleshov was fantastic over the weekend with his efforts, helping the Americans clinch a spot in the 2024 Fraser Cup playoffs. The Sydney, Australia native netted two goals and handed out two assists in the Americans Friday night win, 5-2. The following night, Kuleshov added two assists in the 3-2 overtime win. Kuleshov has played in 41 games this season where he has totalled 53 points.
2nd Star: Tanner Freed, F, Sheridan Hawks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gavin Barr, F, Helena Bighorns – Braden Cunningham, F, helena Bighorns – Tay Kurpius, F, Gillette Wild – Ty Obey, F, Great Falls Americans – Brooks Roaldson, F, Badlands Sabres – Ryan Sikorski, D, Butte Irish – Weston Villers, D, Butte Irish – Isaac Young, F, Gillette Wild
South Star of the Week: Sebastian Thome - Louisiana Drillers
South Division Star of the Week: Sebastian Thome, Goalie, Louisiana Drillers
Drillers netminder Sebastian Thome was outstanding in his performance that excelled Louisiana into the postseason as he won three straight starts in net. The Buffalo, NY native was called on in three must win games against the Atlanta Capitals. Thome answered the call winning in all three games stopping 74 of 81 shots, which was good for a 2.33 GAA, a .910 SV%, and a spot in the Fraser Cup playoffs. Thome has appeared in 14 games for the Drillers this season where he holds a 10-2-0-1 record.
2nd Star: Ethan Fredricks, D, Atlanta Capitals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Mackenzie Bolger, F, El Paso Rhinos – Alex Cagan, D, Texas Brahmas – Trey Erramouspe, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Landon Hackler, F, Atlanta Capitals – Stanley Hubbard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Nick Jones, F, El Paso Rhinos – Logan Motz, D, Texas RoadRunners – Brody Neish, F, Louisiana Drillers – Luke Romney, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Carson Spear, F, Texas RoadRunners
West Star of the Week: Sam Brennan - Granite City Lumberjacks
West Division Star of the Week: Sam Brennan, Defenseman, Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City defenseman Sam Brennan was a key in the Lumberjacks to clinch the West Division Regular Season Championship title. In a showdown for the West Division title, the Eau Claire, WI native came to play, adding a goal, two assists, and a +5 rating in the Lumberjacks 6-4 win over Rochester. Brennan has played in 42 games this season and has totalled 36 points.
2nd Star: Marcus Fritel, F, Mason City Toros
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Thomas Gerum, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Gavin Griffin, D, Rochester Grizzlies – Spencer Klots, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Sam Meene, D, Mason City Toros
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of February 27, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Ricky Nelson - Wausau Cyclones
Central Division Star of the Week: Ricky Nelson, Forward, Wausau Cyclones
Cyclones forward Ricky Nelson was a key in Wausau winning two games over the weekend to clinching the Central Division standings. Nelson, a native of Edina, MN, added a goal and an assist in the Cyclones 3-1 win over Wisconsin Friday night. The following night, Nelson netted a goal and dished out an assist in Wausau’s 6-3 win over West Bend. Nelson has played in 41 games this season with 60 points.
2nd Star: Sam Knight, D, Oregon Tradesmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tommy Kundinger, D, West Bend Power – Jordan Larkee, F, Oregon Tradesmen – Adam Wiggins, F, Wausau Cyclones
East Star of the Week: Glen Farmer - Norwich Sea Captains
East Division Star of the Week: Glen Farmer, Forward, Norwich Sea Captains
Norwich forward Glen Farmer was instrumental in the Sea Captains weekend sweep over New Jersey where he combined for five points in two games. The Raleigh, NC native posted three points in the weekend opener where he scored a goal and handed out two assists as Norwich won 8-1. The next night, Farmer added two goals in the second period as Norwich edged New Jersey 5-4. Farmer has appeared in 44 games this year where he has 17 goals and 18 assists.
2nd Star: Matthew Nuzzolilo, F, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Brandon Hemmer, D, Northeast Generals – Erik Masengill, D, Norwich Sea Captains – Tyler Tsoukalas, F, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings – Kam young, F, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
Frontier Star of the Week: Kaden Rhyder - Great Falls Americans
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Kaden Rhyder, Goalie, Great Falls Americans
In an effort to keep the Americans postseason hopes alive, goaltender Kaden Rhyder rose to the occasion picking up two curtail wins for Great Falls heading into the final week of regular season play. The Elizabethtown, PA native faced off against the Badlands Sabres and on Friday night the netminder turned away 40 shots in a 3-2 win. In the weekend finale, Rhyder was called upon again in between the pipes where he was fantastic stopping 51 shots on net. Rhyders’ play was good for a 2.00 GAA and a .957 SV% over the weekend. Kaden has played in 26 games this season where he holds a 13-10-0-1 record, 3.09 GAA and a .927 SV%.
2nd Star: Bodie Shepardson, F, Bozeman Icedogs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ayden Attungana, F, Sheridan Hawks – Andrew Browe, F, Butte Irish – Patrick Crooks, F, Helena Bighorns – Mason Czarnecki, F, Bozeman Icedogs – Kiefer Dunham, F, Sheridan Hawks – Dimitri Kuleshov, F, Great Falls Americans – Jesse Schindel, G, Helena Bighorns – Adam Severson, F, Gillette Wild – Ryan Sikorsky, D, Butte Irish – Isaac Young, F, Gillette Wild
South Star of the Week: Zak Wentworth - New Mexico Ice Wolves
South Division Star of the Week: Zak Wentworth, Forward, New Mexico Ice Wolves
New Mexico forward Zak Wentworth helped the Ice Wolves in keeping atop of the South Division after totalling five points over three games. The Durango, CO native who is in his second season with the Ice Wolves, had an assist to start off the weekend. In game two of the weekend series, Wentworth netted four goals. This season, Wentworth has played in 44 games where he has combined for 42 points.
2nd Star: Caden Spaniol, F, Texas Brahmas
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jake Bergstrom, F, Louisiana Drillers – Noble Cook, F, Texas RoadRunners – Chase Forry, F, Texas Brahmas – Kristoffer Jakubowski, G, Texas RoadRunners – Matthew Loney, G, El Paso Rhinos – Daegen Love, G, Louisiana Drillers – Liam Mooney, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Trevor Stenglein, F, El Paso rhinos
West Star of the Week: Parker Mitchell - Granite City Lumberjacks
West Division Star of the Week: Parker Mitchell, Forward, Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City forward Parker Mitchell was big for the Lumberjacks in picking up four points in the West Division after a weekend sweep over the Mason City Toros. The Mora, MN native accounted for a goal and two assists in the Jacks 8-2 win over the Toros. The following night's game went to overtime where Mitchell added an assist and the game winning goal for a 3-2 final. Mitchell has played in 33 games this season where he’s recorded 31 points.
2nd Star: Luke Sawicky, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Miles Berg, D, Mason City Torors – Spencer Klotz, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Ryan Lehet, G, Granite City Lumberjacks
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of February 20, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Max Mudge - West Bend Power
Central Division Star of the Week: Max Mudge, Defenseman, West Bend Power
West Bend defender Max Mudge totalled three points over two games in the Power’s weekend split against the Wausau Cyclones. The Bellevue, WA native added two assists in Friday night's game, then followed up on Saturday adding an assist. This season, Mudge has played in 42 games with the Power where he’s totalled 34 points.
2nd Star: Steven Kelley, G, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jace Fitzgerald, F, West Bend Power – Jackson Heim, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Bowen Lopez, D, Oregon Tradesmen – Dylan Posh, G, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Caiden Hess - Northeast Generals
East Division Star of the Week: Caiden Hess, Forward, Northeast Generals
Northeast forward Caiden Hess posted big numbers over the weekend in the Generals sweep over the New Jersey Titans. On Friday’s 5-2 win, Hess added three points that included a goal and two assists. In Saturday's showdown, Hess netted two goals where the Generals won 8-1. The Hanover, MA native has played in 37 games this season where he’s scored 10 goals and 17 assists.
2nd Star: Peter Alfano, G, Norwich Sea Captains
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Brandon Hemmer, D, Northeast Generals – Mason Jackson, F, Long Beach Sharks – Erik Masengill, D, Norwich Sea Captains – Sam O’Neil, F, Long Beach Sharks
Frontier Star of the Week: Kody Wallenberg - Bozeman Icedogs
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Kody Wallenberg, Forward, Bozeman Icedogs
In a two game series against the Butte Irish, Bozeman forward Kody Wallenberg posted six points. The Eagle, ID native started the weekend off with a hat-trick and added an assist in a 6-4 final. In the following night's contest, Wallenberg dished out two assists. This season, Wallenberg has played in 41 games and has combined for 29 points.
2nd Star: Adam Severson, F, Gillette Wild
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Patrick Crooks, F, Helena Bighorns – Wylee Gladen, F, Gillette Wild – Aiden Kennedy, F, Great Falls Americans – Ty Obey, F, Great Falls Americans – Cai Robinson, F, Helena Bighorns – Bodie Shepardson, F, Bozeman Icedogs – Ryan Sikorsky, D, Butte Irish – Kazden Stineff, F, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: Jimmy Packee - Texas RoadRunners
South Division Star of the Week: Jimmy Packee, Goalie, Texas RoadRunners
RoadRunners netminder Jimmy Packee was a force between the pipes over the weekend picking up back-to-back wins, including a shutout. Packee, a native of Fairbanks, AK, was tremendous in net against the South’s top ranked New Mexico Ice Wolves. On Friday night, Packee posted a 38 shot shutout win where the RoadRunners won 4-0. Jimmy took to the crease again in Saturday night’s contest, where the RoadRunners were victorious in overtime winning 2-1. In that game, Packee turned away 33 shots. This season the Alaskan holds a 14-2 record, a 1.45 GAA and a .947 SV%.
2nd Star: Nick Jones, F, El Paso Rhinos
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Brendan Forden, G, Texas Brahmas – Carson Gotelaere, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Kyle Mackintosh, F, Texas RoadRunners – Anthony O’Neal, F, Atlanta Capitals – Brett Phillips, D, Atlanta Capitals – Ryan Piekarski, G, El Paso Rhinos – Kaden Spaniol, F, Texas Brahmas – Braeden Whitesell, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves
West Star of the Week: Matvey Ivanov - Mason City Toros
West Division Star of the Week: Matvey Ivanov, Forward, Mason City Toros
Mason City forward Matvey Ivanov was instrumental in the Toros victory over the Rochester Grizzlies. The San Ramon, CA native posted two goals and handed out an assist in the Toros 5-1 upset over the Grizzlies. Ivanov has played in 4 games this season with Mason City and has totalled 10 points.
2nd Star: Devin Peck, G, Mason City Toros
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nick Kurtiak, G, Rochester Grizzlies – John Schmidt, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of February 13, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Ricky Nelson - Wausau Cyclones
Central Division Star of the Week: Ricky Nelson, Forward, Wausau Cyclones
Wausau forward Ricky Nelson had himself a weekend where he combined for seven points in two games. The Edina, MN native started the weekend off with a two assist night, then followed up with a five point game scoring four goals and dishing out an assist. Nelson has played in 37 games this season for the Cyclones where he has totalled 52 points.
2nd Star: Ian Kangas, Goalie, West Bend Power
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Braydon Buckingham, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Bryce Garber, F, West Bend Power – Jordan Larkee, F, Oregon Tradesmen – Tristen May-Robinson, D, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Tyler Steuck, F, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Glen Farmer - Norwich Sea Captains
East Division Star of the Week: Glen Farmer, Forward, Norwich Sea Captains
Norwich forward Glen Farmer was fantastic for the Sea Captains totalling six points over three games. Farmer, a native of Raleigh, NC, had two big games against the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks. In his first showing against Danbury, Farmer added a goal and an assist, then followed up the next night by adding two goals and two assists. This season, Farmer has played in 39 games where he’s totalled 29 points.
2nd Star: Mason Frary, F, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Camden Bormes, D, Norwich Sea Captains – Brandon Hemmer, D, Northeast Generals – Colton Kozma, D, Long Beach Sharks
Frontier Star of the Week: Matthew Ryynanen - Bozeman Icedogs
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Matthew Ryynanen, Goalie, Bozeman Ice Dogs
Bozeman netminder Matthew Ryynanen picked up two crucial wins in the Frontier Division standings heading towards the end of the regular season. Ryynanen, a native of Houghton, MI, was strong between the pipes over a two game set against the Badlands Sabres. Ryynanen posted a 1.50 GAA and a .955 SV% after only allowing three goals off of 72 shots on net. Matthew holds a 18-11-0-1 record so far this season with a 3.42 GAA and a .903 SV%.
2nd Star: Loghan Weber, F, Butte Irish
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Mason Eggens, D, Helena Bighorns – Wylee Gladen, Forward, Gillette Wild – Dmitri Kuleshov, F, Great Falls Americans – Sebe Perez, F, Great Falls Americans – Cali Robinson, F, Helena Bighorns – Adam Severson, F, Gillette Wild – Weston Villers, D, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: Sebastian Thome - Louisiana Drillers
South Division Star of the Week: Sebastian Thome, G, Louisiana Drillers
Drillers goaltender Sebastian Thome was fantastic for Lousianna over the weekend, picking up back-to-back wins against the Texas Brahmas. The Buffalo, NY netminder started the weekend off with a bang, stopping 29 shots in a 2-1 shootout victory. In the following game, Thome was red-hot in net, stopping 18 shots in the Drillers 2-1 overtime win, sweeping the Brahmas. Thome holds a 7-2-0-1 record with a 2.68 GAA and a .904 SV%.
2nd Star: Nick Jones, F, El Paso Rhinos
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Brad Camp, F, Atlanta Capitals – Alex Croy, G, Atlanta Capitals – Caleb Murray, F, Lone Star Brahmas – Arys Perardi, F, Austin Ice Bats – Luke Romney, G, Lone Star Brahmas – Trevor Stenglin, F, El Paso Rhinos – Gorial Yaro, G, Austin Ice Bats
West Star of the Week: Ryan Lehet - Granite City Lumberjacks
West Division Star of the Week: Ryan Lehet, Goalie, Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City goaltender Ryan Lehet played outstanding in back-to-back wins against the top ranked Rochester Grizzlies. The Seven Hills, OH native started off Friday with a 3-1 win, stopping 21 shots that was good for a 1.00 GAA and a .952 SV%. In the following contest, where the Lumberjacks won 8-1, Lehet stopped 25 shots for a 1.00 GAA and a .952 SV%. Lehet holds a 7-1 record in net for Granite City, along with a 1.93 GAA and a .923 SV%.
2nd Star: Marcus Fritel, F, Mason City Toros
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Patrick Dunaiski, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – David Loahr, F, Mason City Toros
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of February 6, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Matyas Bajgar - St. Louis Jr. Blues
Central Division Star of the Week: Matyas Bajgar, Goalie, St. Louis Jr. Blues
Jr. Blues netminder Matyas Bajgar had a great performance which earned him Central Division Star of the Week. The Karlovy Vary, CZE native stood tall in net against the Wisconsin Woodsmen where he only allowed two goals off of 43 shots in the 4-2 win. Bajgar ended the game with a 2.00 goals against average and a .965 save percentage.
2nd Star: Travis Visvardra, G, Peoria Mustangs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jace Fitzgerald, F, West Bend Power – Bryce Garber, F, West Bend Power – Anden Marceau, F, Peoria Mustangs – Hunter Nelson, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Easton Simpson, F, Oregon Tradesmen – Mason Wright, F, St. Louis Jr. Blues – Macklin Yelle, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen
East Star of the Week: Matthew Bellopede - Long Beach Sharks
East Division Star of the Week: Matthew Bellopede, Forward, Long Beach Sharks
Sharks forward Matthew Bellopede lit up the scoresheet where he combined for eight points in three games. The Wilmington, DE native netted three goals and dished out four assists to earn the East Division Star of the Week. Bellopede has played in 37 games this season where he has combined for 21 points.
2nd Star: George Hinds, F, New Jersey Titans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tim Hayden, D, Norwich Sea Captains – Chris Keller, F, Long Beach Sharks – Aidan Raedy, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Chris Keller, F, Long Beach Sharks
Frontier Star of the Week: Aden Cobbs - Badlands Sabres
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Aden Cobbs, Forward, Badlands Sabres
Badlands forward Aden Cobbs played a major role in the Sabres weekend sweep over the Yellowstone Quake. Cobbs, a native of Beloit, WI, started the weekend off with a four goal night. In the following contest, Cobbs dished out an assist. Aden has played in 35 games this season for the Sabres where he has scored 14 goals and 6 assists.
2nd Star: Adam Severson, F, Gillette Wild
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Wylee Gladen, F, Gillette Wild – Jason Hammett, F, Helena Bighorns – Kyyan Jahner, F, Badlands Sabres – Dimitri Kuleshov, F, Great Falls Americans – Kaden Rhyder, G, Great Falls Americans – Carston Streich, D, Butte Irish – Finn Theriault, F, Helena Bighorns – Loghan Weber, F, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: Seth Dragojevic - Mid Cities Jr. Stars
South Division Star of the Week: Seth Dragojevic, Forward, Mid Cities Stars
Mid Cities forward Seth Dragojevic was sensational for the Stars over a three game series against the Austin Ice Bats. The Moncton, ON, CAN native totalled 8 points with two goals and six assists. Dragojevic has appeared in 29 games this season where he has totalled 31 points.
2nd Star: Johnny Park, F, Austin Ice Bats
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Noble Cook, F, Texas RoadRunners – Jackson Cox, D, Texas RoadRunners – Samuel Fortier, G, Austin Ice Bats – Stanley Hubbard, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Carson Gotelaere, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Brendan Joohnson, F, Louisiana Drillers – Rocco Romita, F, El Paso Rhinos — Jake Sherry, F, El Paso Rhinos – Sebastian Thome, G, Louisiana Drillers
West Star of the Week: TJ Lepisto - Granite City Lumberjacks
West Division Star of the Week: TJ Lepisto, Forward, Granite City Lumberjacks
TJ Lepisto was fantastic for the Lumberjacks over a two game series where he combined for 7 points. The Menomonie Falls, WI native added a goal and two assists in the Lumberjacks first game of the weekend where they won 12-0. On Saturday, Lepisto picked up where he left off from the night before by scoring two goals and handing out two helpers. Lepisto has played in 28 games this season and has 31 points.
2nd Star: Tate Cothern, G, Rochester Grizzlies
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Marcus Fritel, F, Mason City Toros – Parker Mitchell, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Dominic Thomas, F, Mason City Toros – Owen Van Tassel, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of January 30, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Hunter Nelson - Wisconsin Woodsmen
Central Division Star of the Week: Hunter Nelson, Forward, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Woodsmen forward Hunter Nelson was red-hot over the weekend totalling ten points in two games. The Jamestown, ND native started the weekend off with a six point night, netting a goal and dishing out six assists. In the following contest, the 5’8”/ 160 lbs forward scored a goal and handed out three assists. This season Nelson has played in 33 games where he has produced 37 points.
2nd Star: Collin Lemanski, G, Wausau Cyclones
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Connor Dvorak, F, Wausau Cyclones – Jackson Heim, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Jordan Larkee, F, Oregon Tradesmen – Micheal Sobaski, D, West Bend Power – Bryce Stensrud, F, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Jory Veenstra - New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
East Division Star of the Week: Jory Veenstra, Forward, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
New Hampshire forward Jory Veenstra had a strong weekend where he appeared in two games to combine for 6 points. The Kansas City, MO native started the weekend off with a five point game, adding a goal and four assists, then followed up that performance with a one assist night to end the weekend. Veenstra has played in 31 games this season where he has scored 17 goals and 21 assists for 38 points.
2nd Star: Peter Alfano, G, Norwich Sea Captains
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Landon Albrecht, D, Long Beach Sharks – Micheal Locke, F, Northeast Generals – Colton McIntyre, G, Long Beach Sharks – Tyler Tsoukalas, F, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
Frontier Star of the Week: Gavin Barr - Helena Bighorns
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Gavin Barr, Forward, Helena Bighorns
Helena forward Gavin Barr was instrumental in the Bighorns weekend sweep over Butte where he totalled 7 points. The Colorado Springs, CO native netted two goals and handed out an assist to start off the weekend. The next night, the 5’10” / 175 lbs forward dished out four assists. Barr has appeared in 25 games this year where he has totalled 39 points.
2nd Star: Dylan Cunningham, D, Helena Bighorns
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Patrick Crooks, F, Butte Irish – Dimitri Kuleshov, F, Great Falls Americans – Ty Obey, F, Great Falls Americans – Loghan Weber, F, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: Brendan Forden - Texas Brahmas
South Division Star of the Week: Brendan Forden, Goalie, Texas Brahmas
Brahams goaltender Brendan Forden picked up back-to-back wins to earn the South Division Star of the Week. The Plano, TX native faced forty shots over two games, only allowing three goals. Forden combined for a 1.50 GAA and a .925 SV%. So far this season, Forden has played in 17 games where he holds a record of 10-4-1-1, a 1.94 GAA and a .916 SV%.
2nd Star: Mackenzie Bolger, F, El Paso Rhinos
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jack Arnold, D, El Paso Rhinos – Jake Arnold, F, Texas RoadRunners – Sam Bailey, F, Texas Brahmas – Jackson Cox, D, Texas RoadRunners –Aldiyar Irik, F, Atlanta Capitals – Landon Kusuno, D, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Peter Pawlanta, F, Austin Ice Bats – Brett Phillips, D, Atlanta Capitals – Garrett Reagan, D, El Paso Rhinos – Gorial Yaro, G, Austin Ice Bats
West Star of the Week: Luke Robertson - Mason City Toros
West Division Star of the Week: Luke Robertson, Forward, Mason City Toros
Mason City Toros forward Luke Robertson tallied three points over two games to earn the West Division Star of the Week. In Friday night's 3-1 win over Alexandria, the Fort Wayne, IN native scored two goals. In the following showing, Robertson added an assist. Robertson has appeared in 37 games for the Toros this season and has totalled 32 points.
2nd Star: Drew Blake, G, Mason City Toros
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tate Cothern, G, Rochester Grizzlies – Hayden Johnson, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Easton Portner, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Owen Van Tassel, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of January 23, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Jordan Larkee - Oregon Tradesmen
Central Division Star of the Week: Jordan Larkee, Forward, Oregon Tradesmen
Tradesmen forward Jordan Larkee combined for 7 points over a three game set over the weekend earning the Central Division Star of the Week. Larkee, a native of Apple Valley, MN kicked off the weekend with a three point game scoring a goal and dishing out two assists in the Tradesmen 5-1 win over Wisconsin. The following night, Larkee added another goal and handed out three assists with Oregon taking down St. Louis by a final of 9-2. Larkee has played in 36 games this season where he has totalled 40 points with 8 goals and 32 assists.
2nd Star: John Kriz, F, Wausau Cyclones
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Steven Kelley, G, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Tristen May-Robsinson, D, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Ricky Nelson, F, Wausau Cyclones – Tyler Steuck, F, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Nolan Nemecek - Long Beach Sharks
East Division Star of the Week: Nolan Nemecek, Forward, Long Beach Sharks
Long Beach Sharks forward Nolan Nemecek’s effort earned him the East Division Star of the Week. The Grand Rapids, MI native netted two goals in a contest against the New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings. This season, Nemecek has appeared in 24 games, combining for 21 points.
2nd Star: Aidan Anderson, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Frontier Star of the Week: Ty Moore, - Helena Bighorns
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Ty Moore, Forward, Helena Bighorns
Helena forward Ty Moore was instrumental in the Bighorns weekend sweep over the Gillette Wild to claim the first place spot in the Frontier Division. The Medicine Hat, Alberta, CAN native tallied 6 points over a two game set. Moore added a goal and an assist in Helena’s 8-5 win on Friday. He followed that performance by doubling down on Saturday with two goals and two assists in a 5-2 win. Moore has played in 31 games this year for Helena where he’s netted 28 goals and 20 assists for 48 points.
2nd Star: Patrick Crooks, F, Butte Irish
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Finn Theriault, F, Helena Bighorns – Weston Villers, D, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: Carson Spear - Texas RoadRunners
South Division Star of the Week: Carson Spear, Forward, Texas RoadRunners
RoadRunner forward Carson Spear went to work over a three game set against the Mid-Cities Stars totalling 10 points. The Dallas, TX native started the weekend with a two point game, adding a goal and an assist. In the following two nights, Spear posted a hat-trick and an assist in each game. Spear has played in 29 games this season for the RoadRunners and has totalled 31 points.
2nd Star: Ryan Piekarski, G, El Paso Rhinos
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Krzysztof Jakubowski, G, Texas RoadRunners – Rocco Romita, F, El Paso Rhinos
West Star of the Week: Ashton Ericksen - Granite City Lumberjacks
West Division Star of the Week: Ashton Ericksen, Forward, Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City forward Ashton Ericksen totaled six points over two games to earn the West Division Star of the Week. The Cherry Falls, IL native went to work on Friday night, scoring a goal and handing out five assists for six points. Ericksen has played in 28 games for the Lumberjacks this season where he has totalled 27 points.
2nd Star: Ryan Lehet, G, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dominic Thomas, F, Mason City Toros
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of January 16, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Brooks Barofsky - West Bend Power
West Bend Power goaltender Brooks Barofsky picked up back-to-back wins in between the pipes over the weekend. The Downers Grove, IL native turned away 47 tries on net while combining for a .960 GAA and a .931 SV% over two games. Barofsky holds a 11-3 record in net this season with a 1.90 GAA and a .938 SV%.
2nd Star: Viktor Budik, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Hunter Nelson, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Teagan Scheurer, F, West Bend Power
East Star of the Week: Colton McIntyre - Long Beach Sharks
Long Beach Sharks netminder Colton McIntyre was strong in net over the weekend earning the East Division Star of the Week. The Park City, UT native picked up a statement win against the East’s top team, Northeast Generals, in a 5-0 shutout victory where he stopped 51 shots. In the following contest, McIntyre got the Sharks into overtime where he stopped an outstanding 62 of 65 shots. Over the two game set, McIntyre combined for a 1.50 GAA and a .947 SV%.
2nd Star: Sava Makarenko, F, Norwich Sea Captains
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Peter Alfano, G, Norwich Sea Captains – Mason Jackson, F, Long Beach Sharks
Frontier Star of the Week: Isaac Young - Gillette Wild
Gillette Wild forward Isaac Young had an outstanding two game weekend where he totalled 12 points. The Fergus Falls, MN native kicked off the weekend with a 7 point night that included 3 goals and 4 assists. Following that showing, Young posted a 5 point game with 2 goals and 3 assists. Young has played in 27 games this season and has totalled 52 points, third most in the NA3HL.
2nd Star: Sean Smer, G, Bozeman Ice Dogs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Patrick Crooks, F, Butte Irish – Joe Feamster, D, Helena Bighorns – Phil Harrell, D, Great Falls Americans – Jacob James, F, Great Falls Americans – Tyler Klingbeil, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – Jack Lambert, F, Helena Bighorns – Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Irish – Elliot Testa, F, Gillette Wild
South Star of the Week: Joseph Gutierrez - El Paso Rhinos
Rhinos forward Joseph Gutierrez was instrumental in El Paso picking up back-to-back wins in their push to the postseason. The Arvada, CO native combined for 7 points over two games with 3 goals and 4 assists. This season, Gutierrez has combined for 31 points over 29 games played.
2nd Star: Noah Easterson, F, Texas RoadRunners
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Aidan Besedic, F, Atlanta Capitals – William Dyker, D, Austin Ice Bats – Bryson Frazee, G, Austin Ice Bats – Tyler Kowalchuk, F, El Paso Rhinos – Liam Mooney, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Brett Phillips, D, Atlanta Capitals – Carson Spear, F, Texas RoadRunners – Zak Wentworth, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves
West Star of the Week: Joe Gronholz - Alexandria Blizzard
Blizzard forward Joe Gronholz put up big numbers over a two game showing helping the team clinch a spot in the West for the 2024 Fraser Cup Playoffs. The Alexandria, MN native started the weekend with a 4 point night scoring 2 goals and 2 assists. In the following showing, Gronholz netted a goal and dished out 4 assists. Gronholz has appeared in 15 games this season where he’s combined for 25 points.
2nd Star: Joe Greniuk, D, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Kludt, F, Alexandria Blizzard – TJ Lepisto, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Luke Robertson, F, Mason City Toros – Luke Sawicky, F, Rochester – Jax Schauer, F, Mason City Toros – Owen Van Tassel, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of January 9, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Wyatt O’Donoghue - Peoria Mustangs
Peoria defenseman Wyatt O’Donoghue posted 4 points over two games earning the title as Central Division Star of the Week. In a two game set against St. Louis, the Lincoln, IL native netted three goals and dished out an assist. O’Donoghue has appeared in 29 games this season where he has totalled 15 points with 4 goals and 11 assists.
2nd Star: Dixon Ehlers, G, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Bryce Garber, F, West Bend Power – Nick O’Brien, D, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Connor O’Neal, F, West Bend Power – Travis Visvarda, G, Peoria Mustangs – Reid Watson, F, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Blake Alexander - Norwich Sea Captains
Sea Captains forward Blake Alexander had a fantastic game over the weekend to earn East Division Star of the Week. The Mansfield, CT native posted a hat-trick in a 7-1 win against the New Jersey Titans. Alexander has played in 29 games for the Sea Captains this season, combining for 7 points on the year.
2nd Star: Aidan Anderson, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tim Hayden, D, Norwich Sea Captains – Chris Panza, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Frontier Star of the Week: Braylon Rogers - Butte Irish
Irish netminder Braylon Rogers added back-to-back wins under his belt, bringing his streak to four wins in a row, which helped with Butte’s midseason mark push for points in the Frontier Division. The Billings, MT native turned away 74 shots in a weekend series against Great Falls. In those two games, Rogers combined for a 1.50 GAA and a .961 SV%. So far this season, Rogers has a 9-7 record in net, a 3.44 GAA and a .925 SV%.
2nd Star: Jack Lambert, F, Helena Bighorns
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Andrew Browe, F, Butte Irish – Weston Gerke, G, Gillette Wild – Wylee Gladen, F, Gillette Wild – Tariq Khan, F, Great Falls Americans – Ty Moore, F, Helena Bighorns – Zac Orwig, F, Great Falls Americans – Danill Viscu, F, Sheridan Hawks
South Star of the Week: Owen Zenone - New Mexico Ice Wolves
New Mexico goaltender Owen Zenone won two straight over the weekend in the Ice Wolves sweep over the El Paso Rhinos. After adding to the Ice Wolves spot at first in the South Division, the North Ridge, OH native stopped 43 of the 44 shots he faced. Over those two games, Zenone posted a .500 GAA and a 1.00 SV%. Zenone has played in 14 games this season with a 13-1 record, .572 GAA and a .969 SV%.
2nd Star: Trey Erramouspe, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Mackenzie Bolger, F, El Paso Rhinos – Regards Jansons, D, El Paso Rhinos – Kameron Ragon, G, Mid-Cities Stars
West Star of the Week: Nolan LaCosse - Alexandria Blizzard
Riding a 9-game win streak, Nolan LaCosse has picked up 8 consecutive wins for the Alexandria Blizzard, including his most recent showing with back-to-back wins over the weekend. The Stillwater, MN met against the Willmar WarHawks and Granite City Lumberjacks over the weekend where he stopped 64 of the 69 shots he faced. In those two games, LaCosse tallied a 2.50 GAA and a .928 SV%. LaCosse has played in 25 games this season, where he holds an 18-5-1-1 record, 2.23 GAA and a .925 SV%.
2nd Star: Noah Joyce, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ashton Collings, F, Alexandria Blizzard – Leo Milan, D, Rochester Grizzlies – Dominic Thomas, F, Mason City Toros – Hudson Zinda, F, Willmar WarHawks
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of January 2, 2024
Central Star of the Week: Connor Dvorak - Wausau Cyclones
Wausau forward Connor Dvorak was instrumental in the Cyclones push to hold the first place spot in the Central Division after a strong four game showing. The Saginaw, MI native netted two goals and handed out eight assists helping the Cyclones pick up four straight wins. This season Dvorak has played in 31 games where he has combined for 45 points with 17 goals and 28 assists.
2nd Star: Kirill Gurev, G, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Hugh Deninema, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Will Falconer, D, Oregon Tradesmen – Dylan Posch, G, Oregon Tradesmen – Gabe Randel, F, Wausau Cyclones
East Star of the Week: No Award
Frontier Star of the Week: Braden Cunningham - Helena Bighorns
Bighorns forward Braden Cunningham totalled 5 points in two games to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. The Helena, MT native posted two assists in the opening game of the weekend, then followed that up with a three point night with two goals and an assist. So far this year, Cunningham has played in 26 games where he has scored 24 goals and dished out 17 assists for 41 points.
2nd Star: Patrick Crooks, F, Butte Irish
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gavin Barr, F, Helena Bighorns – Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: No Award
West Star of the Week: Aiden Prochaska - Alexandria Blizzard
Alexandria defenseman Aiden Prochaska posted four points over two games, earning the West Division Star of the Week honors. The Mankato, MN native added three assists in his fist showing in a two game set against Mason City. In the following contest, the blue-liner added a goal helping the Blizzard pick up their seventh straight win. Prochaska has appeared in 27 games this season, totalling 15 points.
2nd Star: Owen Van Tassel, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ashton Collings, F, Alexandria Blizzard
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of December 21, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Nick O'Brien - Wisconsin Woodsmen
Wisconsin Woodsmen defenseman Nick O’Brien recorded at least a point in each of the 4 games he appeared in to earn the Central Division Star of the Week. O’Brien, a native of Lino Lakes, MN, scored two goals and dished out 4 assists to combine for 6 points in 4 games played. O’Brien has played in 24 games this season where he has totaled 19 points.
2nd Star: Hunter Nelson, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen
East Star of the Week: Nolan Nemecek - Long Beach Sharks
Long Beach Sharks forward Nolan Nemecek recorded five points in three games at the NA3HL Showcase. The Grand Rapids, MI native started the showcase off with two assists in his opening game. In the following showing, Nemecek added a goal and an assist, and then the final game added a goal. Nemecek has played in 19 games this season where he has totaled 17 points.
2nd Star: Brian Essing, F, Norwich Sea Captains
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Aidan Anderson, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Lou Caufield, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Tyler Herrick, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Colton McIntyre, G, Long Beach Sharks
Frontier Star of the Week: Tanner Freed - Sheridan Hawks
Tanner Freed lit up the scoresheet over the three games the Sheridan Hawks played at the NA3HL Showcase. Freed, a Edina, MN native, put on a show in his home state during the Showcase in Blaine, MN, combining for 8 points. In those three games, Freed scored a goal in each, including a five-point game with a goal and four assists. Freed has played in 28 games this year where he has produced 35 points.
2nd Star: Matthew Ryynanen, G, Bozeman Ice Dogs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jason Hammett, F, Helena Bighorns – Tim Mattingly, F, Helena Bighorns – Sebe Perez, F, Great Falls Americans – Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Irish – Daniel Shelden, F, Sheridan Hawks – Ryan Stowe, G, Great Falls Americans – Carson Streich, D, Butte Irish – Spencer Wilkinson, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – Isaac Young, F, Gillette Wild
South Star of the Week: Seth Dragojevic - Mid Cities Jr. Stars
Seth Dragojevic totaled 7 points in three games at the NA3HL Showcase which earned him the South Division Star of the Week. The Moncton, CAN native kicked off the Showcase with back-to-back games with a goal and an assist. In his third and final game at the Showcase, Dragojevic netted two goals and dished out an assist. This season for the Stars, Dragojevic has played in 18 games where he’s totaled 22 points.
2nd Star: Luke Romney, G, Texas Brahmas
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Sam Bailey, F, Texas Brahmas – Mackenzie Bolger, F, El Paso Rhinos – Brad Camp, F, Atlanta Capitals – Noah Easterson, F, Texas RoadRunners – Krystof Jakubowski, G, Texas RoadRunners – Ian Mohr, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Anthony O’Neal, F, Atlanta Capitals – Ryan Piekarski, G, El Paso Rhinos – Owen Zenone, G, New Mexico Ice Wolves
West Star of the Week: Nolan LaCosse - Alexandria Blizzard
Alexandria Blizzard goaltender Nolan LaCosse picked up four straight wins to earn the West Division Star of the Week. The Stillwater, MN native picked up a huge win against the Granite City Lumberjacks where he turned away 43 shots in the win. A few days after, the netminder was called on all three games at the NA3HL Showcase. LaCosse picked up a win over the El Paso Rhinos stopping 13 shots, then another win in net against the Great Falls Americans after turning away 26 tries on net. On the final day, he made 16 saves in a 4-1 win over Wausau. During those four games, LaCosse combined for a 1.67 GAA and a .943 SV%. So far this season, LaCosse has a 14-5-1-1 record, a 2.32 GAA and a .922 SV%.
2nd Star: Matt Haun, D, Rochester Grizzlies
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Miles Berg, D, Mason City Toros – Hayden Johnson, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Easton Portner, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Jax Schauer, F, Mason City Toros – Owen Van Tassel, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Justin Wasvick, F, Alexandria Blizzard
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of December 12, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Easton Plachetka - Wausau Cyclones
Over a two-game set, Wausau defenseman Easton Plachetka posted 5 points in a weekend sweep for the Cyclones. The blue-liner added an assist in the opening game of the weekend, then followed up by adding 4 assists the next game. The Greenville, WI native has played in 23 games this season and has totaled 17 points.
2nd Star: Zachary Lacasse, D, Peoria Mustangs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Brooks Barofsky, G, West Bend Power – Mason Buchanan, F, Peoria Mustangs – Connor Dvorak, F, Wausau Cyclones – Jackson Heim, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Riley Planey, F, West Bend Power
East Star of the Week: Caiden Hess - Northeast Generals
Northeast Generals forward Caiden Hess helped in the Generals weekend sweep over the New Jersey Titans by adding 5 points. In those two games, the Hanover, MA native dished out two assists in the opening game of the series, and then followed that performance with a three-assist night. Hess has played in 20 games for the Generals this season, where he has accumulated 17 points with 6 goals and 11 assists.
2nd Star: Riley Klas, D, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Dylan Garvin, D, New Hampshire, Jr. Mountain Kings – Riley Groman, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Chase Leivian, F, Norwich Sea Captains – John Rogers, F, Northeast Generals
Frontier Star of the Week: Bozeman Icedogs - Bozeman Icedogs
Spencer Wilkinson lit up the scoresheet over two games for the Bozeman Ice Dogs, earning the Frontier Division Star of the Week. The Bozeman, MT native went back-to-back nights scoring a goal and handing out two assists to total six points over two games. This season, Wilkinson has played in 22 games and has combined for 27 points.
2nd Star: Braden Cunningham, F, Helena Bighorns
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Cade Bendigo, F, Great Falls Americans – Ty Brander, D, Great Falls Americans – Andrew Browe, F, Butte Irish – Camden Cunningham, F, Helena Bighorns – Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Irish – Matthew Ryynanen, G, Bozeman Ice Dogs
South Star of the Week: Ryan Piekarski - El Paso Rhinos
El Paso Rhinos netminder Ryan Piekarski posted a shutout win and added an assist on top. In a showing over the weekend against the Atlanta Capitals, the Huntington Beach, CA native posted a 34-shot shutout win. On top of being a brick wall in the net, the goaltender added an assist in the game's final goal. Piekarski is 3-0 on the year for the Rhinos and has a combined 1.00 GAA and a .964 SV%.
2nd Star: Carson Gotelaere, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Brendan Johnson, F, Louisiana Drillers – Matt Loney, G, El Paso Rhinos – Brody Neish, F, Louisiana Drillers – Ethan Secord, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves
West Star of the Week: Sam Schowalter - Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City netminder Sam Schowalter stood his ground in a battle of the West Divisions top ranked teams as he shutout the Rochester Grizzlies. The Eden Prairie, MN native backstopped his way to a 19 shot shutout victory. This season Schowalter holds a 12-2-0-1 record with a 2.10 GAA and a .904 SV%.
2nd Star: Thomas Gerum, F, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Marcus Fritel, F, Mason City Toros
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of December 5, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Matyas Bajgar - St. Louis Jr. Blues
St. Louis netminder Matyas Bajgar picked up a huge win for his squad over the weekend against the West Bend Power. The Karlovy Vary, CZE native earned his first win in net after stopping an outstanding 53 shots on the Jr. Blues way to a 3-2 win. This season, Bajgar is 1-2-0-1 with a 3.44 GAA and a .927 SV%.
2nd Star: Nick O’Brien, D, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Viktor Budik, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen
East Star of the Week: Colten McIntyre - Long Beach Sharks
Long Beach netminder Colten McIntyre picked up his first two wins of the season in back-to-back fashion. The Park City, UT native turned away 77 shots over two games and only allowed 2 goals per game after beating the Danbury Hat Tricks and the New Jersey Titans. The six-foot-tall goaltender has played in 6 games this season where he holds a 2-3-0-1 record, a 3.61 GAA and a .914 SV%.
2nd Star: Matt Bellopede, F, Long Beach Sharks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Daniel Antal, G, Northeast Generals – Noah Behrens-Gould, G, Norwich Sea Captains – Brian Essing, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Tyler Hauge, F, Northeast Generals
Frontier Star of the Week: Wylee Gladen - Gillette Wild
Gillette forward Wylee Gladen totaled 7 points over two games to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. In a two game set on the road, the Bemidji, MN native put on a show by adding 3 goals and 4 assists. This season Gladen has played in 24 games where he has combined for 27 points.
2nd Star: Braden Cunningham, F, Helena Bighorns
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gavin Barr, F, Helena Bighorns – Mac Billings, D, Sheridan Hawks – Mason Czamecki, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – Tanner Freed, F, Sheridan Hawks – JP Johnson, F, Gillette Wild – Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Irish – Carston Stineff, D, Butte Irish – Bryce Sturm, D, Bozeman Ice Dogs
South Star of the Week: Nick Jones - El Paso Rhinos
Nick Jones was instrumental in the El Paso Rhinos three game sweep over the Louisiana Drillers after combining for 8 points. The St. Charles, MO native posted two goals and dished out six helpers over those three games. This season Jones has played in 17 games and has totalled 30 points.
2nd Star: Robbie Aranos, D, Atlanta Capitals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Aidan Besedic, F, Atlanta Capitals – Bryson Frazee, G, Austin Ice Bats – Edward Gregorin, D, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Joseph Guiterrez, F, El Paso Rhinos – Sebastian Hale, F, Austin Ice Bats – Zak Wentworth, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves
West Star of the Week: Jack Louko - Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City Lumberjack forward Jack Louko added 3 points over two games to earn the West Division Star of the Week. The Sheboygan Falls, WI native added a goal in one game, then followed up with a goal and an assist to close out the weekend. So far this year Louko has played in 18 games where he has 16 points.
2nd Star: Sam Johnson, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Anyon Bennett, G, Granite City Lumberjacks – Drew Blake, G, Mason City Toros – Noah Joyce, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Tyler Kludt, F, Alexandria Blizzard – Justin Wasvick, F, Alexandria Blizzard
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of November 28, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Isaac Baker - Wausau Cyclones
Cyclones defenseman Isaac Baker combined for six points over two games to earn the Central Division Star of the Week. Baker, a St. Cloud, MN native, started the weekend with a three-point game (1 goal, 2 assists), including a power-play goal. On Saturday, the blueliner dished out three assists to help Wausau in their weekend sweep over Oregon. Baker has played in 19 games this season where he has totaled 27 points, which is second most amongst the Wausau roster.
2nd Star: Cole Fenske, F, West Bend Power
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gabe Randel, F, Wausau Cyclones
East Star of the Week: Chris Hamilton - Norwich Sea Captains
Norwich Sea Captains defenseman Chris Hamilton dished out two assists in the Sea Captain's lone game over the weekend. The Ridgefield, CT native has appeared in 18 games this season for Norwich where he has added 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points.
Frontier Star of the Week: Elijah White - Sheridan Hawks
Sheridan defenseman Elijah White posted 6 points over two games to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. In a weekend sweep over Yellowstone, the blueliner added a goal and two assists in each game. The Madison, AL native has played in 22 games this year where he has combined for 16 points.
2nd Star: Kaden Rhyder, G, Great Falls Americans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Camden Cunningham, F, Helena Bighorns – Mason Czarnecki, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – Tanner Freed, F, Sheridan Hawks – Weston Gerke, G, Gillette Wild – Jason Hammett, F, Helena Bighorns – Phill Harrell, D, Great Falls Americans – Kazden Stineff, F, Butte Irish – Spencer Wilkinson, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs
South Star of the Week: Ryan Spreyne - Texas Brahmas
Texas Brahmas forward Ryan Spreyne added 7 points to his resume after a three game showing to earn the South Division Star of the Week. On Friday, the Western Springs, IL native netted two goals and handed out an assist. After a quiet Saturday night showing, Spreyne went back to work on Sunday adding two goals and two assists on the night. Spreyne has played in 23 games this season where he has 17 points.
2nd Star: Phillip O’Neil, G, El Paso Rhinos
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gabe Arteaga, D, Texas Brahmas – Joseph Gutierez, F, El Paso Rhinos
West Star of the Week: Tyler Kludt - Alexandria Blizzard
Alexandria Blizzard forward Tyler Kludt posted six points in three games to earn the title as West Division Star of the Week. The Alexandria, MN native kicked off on Wednesday with a four point night (2 goals and two assists) then followed up on Friday with a goal. On Saturday, Kludt added another goal under his belt. Kludt has played in 18 games this season where has scored 8 goals and handed out 7 assists for 15 points.
2nd Star: Miles Berg, D, Mason City Toros
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Edan Cho, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Patrick Dunaiski, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Sam Johnson, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Spencer Klotz, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Luke Robertson, F, Mason City Toros
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of November 21, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Travis Visvadra - Peoria Mustangs
Peoria netminder Travis Visvadra had a fantastic showing in a win against the Central Divisions top ranked team. The Huntley, IL native stopped 38 of the 40 shots he faced in a 4-2 victory over the West Bend Power. Visvadra combined for a 2.00 GAA and a .950 SV%.
2nd Star: Tyler Steuck, Forward, Oregon Tradesmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Vicktor Budik, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Jack Laser, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Sam Knight, D, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Payton Fobes - New Jersey Titans
New Jersey Titans forward Payton Fobes added a hat-trick in one game to earn the East Division Star of the Week. In a 4-3 win over the New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings, the Howell, NJ native netted a goal in the second period, and then two in the third for the hat-trick. Fobes has appeared in 22 games this season and has recorded 16 points.
2nd Star: Anthony Nuzzolilo, F, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Daniel Antal, G, Northeast Generals – Jameson Bain, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Glen Farmer, F, Norwich Sea Captains – George Hinds, F, New Jersey Titans
Frontier Star of the Week: Ty O'Bey - Great Falls Americans
Great Falls forward Ty O’Bey combined for 6 points over two games to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. The Ashland, WI native posted four points with one goal and three assists to start the weekend. In the following contest, the forward added a goal and an assist. O’Bey has been in the lineup in 19 games this year where he has totaled 28 points.
2nd Star: Chase Hapka, F, Gillette Wild
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Patrick Crooks, F, Butte Irish – Dmitri Kuleshov, F, Great Falls Americans – Zach Lebens, F, Gillette Wild – Carson Steich, D, Butte Irish – Spencer Wilkinson, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs
South Star of the Week: Riley Burnett - Louisiana Drillers
Drillers netminder Riley Burnett picked up two huge wins for his club against the New Mexico Ice Wolves. The Mankato, MN native stopped a total of 43 shots, only allowing three goals in one game, and also posting a 27-shot shutout win. Burnett combined for a 1.50 GAA and a .935 SV% over those two games.
2nd Star: Joseph Gutierrez, F, El Paso Rhinos
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Robbie Aranos, F, Atlanta Capitals – Kyle Arias, F, El Paso Rhinos – Alex Croy, G, Atlanta Capitals – Carson Gotelaere, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Ethan Hull, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Logan Motz, D, Texas RoadRunners – Adrian Sanchez, F, Texas RoadRunners
West Star of the Week: Justin Wasvick - Alexandria Blizzard
Alexandria Blizzard forward Justin Wasvick totaled four points over two games to earn the West Division Star of the Week. The Grand Forks, ND native added two assists in his first showing of the weekend, then followed that up with another two-point game with a goal and an assist. Wasvick has played in 16 games this season where he has accumulated 20 points.
2nd Star: Steven Kelly, G, Minnesota Loons
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Anyon Bennett, G, Granite City Lumberjacks – Edan Cho, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Brody Fawcett, F, Minnesota Loons – Isaac Flatley, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Josh Wolf, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of November 14, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Collin Lemanski - Wausau Cyclones
Wausau netminder Collin Lemanski backstopped his way to two wins over the weekend, earning the title of Central Division Star of the Week. After picking up back-to-back wins against the Oregon Tradesmen, Lemanski stopped 80 of the 84 shots he faced in those two contests. The Midland, MI native combined for a 2.00 GAA and a .952 SV%. With those two crucial wins, the Cyclones have moved into second place in their division.
2nd Star: Hughie Deinema, Forward, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jace Fitzgerald, F, West Bend Power – Bryce Garber, F, West Bend Power – Ricky Nelson, F, Wausau Cyclones – Landen Schwantes, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen
East Star of the Week: Jory Veenstra - New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
New Hampshire forward Jory Veenstra lit up the scoresheet over five games totaling 11 points. The Kansas City, MO native recorded a point in all but one game, with 5 goals and 6 assists. Veenstra leads New Hampshire in scoring with 11 goals and 11 assists on the season.
2nd Star: Gabe Vijuk, F, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jake Agoglia, G, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings – Skylar Bawcom, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Chase Leivian, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Levente Pakozdi, F, Northeast Generals
Frontier Star of the Week: Dylan Cunningham - Helena Bighorns
Defenseman Dylan Cunningham’s offensive game was on display in a two-game series where he combined for 10 points. The Helena, MT native started the weekend off with a 7-point night, adding 1 goal and 6 assists. In the following showing, Cunningham added another goal plus handed out 2 assists. This season Dylan has played in 17 games where he has totaled 33 points, which is second most amongst all NA3HL players.
2nd Star: Adam Severson, F, Gillette Wild
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gavin Barr, F, Helena Bighorns – Cobrin Breen, F, Butte Irish – Nathan Bring, F, Great Falls Americans – Mason Czamecki, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – JP Johnson, F, Gillette Wild – Blake Komrofske, F, Great Falls Americans – Kazden Stineff, F, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: Porter Wolk - Texas RoadRunners
RoadRunners forward, Porter Wolk, had a highlight three game series where he combined for 9 points. The native Texan added 5 goals and 4 assists, including a four-goal game, in those three showings. Wolk has played in 18 games this season with the RoadRunners where he has scored 10 goals and dished out 12 assists for 22 points.
2nd Star: Ryan Piekarski, G, El Paso Rhinos
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Arias, F, El Paso Rhinos – Joey Crowley, F, Texas Brahmas – Jimmy Packee, G, Texas RoadRunners – Noah Van Herik, G, Texas Brahmas
West Star of the Week: Matt Haun - Rochester Grizzlies
Rochester Grizzlies defenseman Matt Haun added six points on the season over a two-game weekend. The Rochester, MN native put on a show for his hometown crowd netting two goals and an assist. Haun followed up that showing the next night by dishing out three assists. Haun has played in 15 games this year where he has totalled 18 points.
2nd Star: Sam Brennan, D, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Miles Berg, D, Mason City Toros – Hayden Johnson, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Zach Laurila, F, Mason City Toros – Gavin Mears, D, Rochester Grizzlies
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of November 7, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Reid Watson - Oregon Tradesmen
Tradesmen forward Reid Watson combined for 5 points in two games to earn the Central Division Star of the Week. In a two game set with Peoria, the Littleton, CO native started the weekend by netting a goal and dishing out two assists. In the following contest, Watson scored a goal and handed out an assist. Watson has played in 14 games this season where he has totaled 14 points.
2nd Star: Isaac Baker, D, Wausau Cyclones
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Brooks Barovsky, G, West Bend Power – Owen Drake, F, West Bend Power – Gabe Randel, F, Wausau Cyclones – Reid Watson, F, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Michael Locke - Northeast Generals
Northeast forward Michael Locke had a fantastic showing adding two points in three consecutive games. The Wakefield, MA native dished out two assists in each game he played over the weekend to total six points in three games. Locke leads the Generals in scoring this season with 15 points.
2nd Star: Brian Essing, F, Norwich Sea Captains
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Payton Fobes, F, New Jersey Titans – Ryan Janik, D, Norwich Sea Captains – Chris Keller, F, Long Beach Sharks – Manny Pantow, G, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings – Avery Rovira, F, New Jersey Titans – Nick Summers, D, Northeast Generals – Jory Veenstra, F, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
Frontier Star of the Week: Keegan Strong - Butte Irish
Keegan Strong played a pivotal role in Butte’s 3-2 win over the Bozeman Ice Dogs on Saturday. The Homer, AK netminder faced 40 shots and made 38 saves in the win. That included stopping all seven Bozeman shooters in the shootout. Strong finished the night with a 1.84 GAA and a .949 SV%. Strong has played in 5 games this season with a 2-3-1 record, 4.33 GAA and a .923 SV%.
2nd Star: Mason Czamecki, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Patrick Crooks, F, Butte Irish – Mason Eggen, D, Helena Bighorns – Aaron James, F, Great Falls Americans – Aiden Kennedy, F, Great Falls Americans – Tay Kurpius, F, Gillette Wild – Ty Moore, F, Helena Bighorns – Chris Porciuncula, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – Owen Schoonover, d, Yellowstone Quake – Elliot Testa, F, Gillette Wild
South Star of the Week: Philip O'Neil - El Paso Rhinos
Goaltender Philip O’Neil was fantastic in the game he appeared in over the weekend to earn the South Division Star of the Week. Facing the second best in the South, the Texas Brahmas, O’Neil took the win in net after turning away 28 of 29 shots. The Belcamp, MD native combined for a 1.00 GAA and .966 SV%.
2nd Star: Landon Theissen, F, Atlanta Capitals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Aidan Besedic, F, Atlanta Capitals – Carson Gotelaere, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Ethan Hull, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Malo Phillips, D, Texas Brahmas – Luke Romney, G, Texas Brahmas
West Star of the Week: Hayden Johnson - Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City forward Hayden Johnson totaled 5 points in two games to take the title as West Division Star of the Week. Johnson started the weekend adding a goal and handing out three assists. In the following showing, the Little Falls, MN native scored a goal and dished out an assist. Johnson has appeared in 15 games this season and has totalled 15 points.
2nd Star: Tate Cothern, G, Rochester Grizzlies
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Spencer Klotz, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Ryan Lehet, G, Granite City Lumberjacks – Sam Menne, D, Mason City Toros – Luke Robertson, F, Mason City Toros
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of October 31, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Gavin Wohlmacher - West Bend Power
West Bend goaltender Gavin Wohlmacher picked up back-to-back wins between the pipes to earn the Central Division Star of the Week. In a weekend series against the Wisconsin Woodsmen, Wohlmacher allowed 3 goals on 39 shots. After stopping 66 attempts, the Pittsburgh, PA native recorded a combined for a 1.50 GAA and a .957 SV%. Wohlmacher is 6-0-0-1 on the season with a 2.58 GAA and a .927 SV%.
2nd Star: Kason Ymada, G, Peoria Mustangs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Sam Pollard, G, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Aidan Raedy - Norwich Sea Captains
Norwich Sea Captains forward Aidan Raedy posted a goal in each of his appearances over the weekend. Ready a native of Hillsborough, NC added a goal in the third period to help the Sea Captain's force overtime and take a 4-3 overtime win over the Titans. In the following contest, Raedy netted the lone Norwich goal. Raedy has appeared in 10 games with Norwich this season and has combined for 7 points.
2nd Star: Payton Fobes, F, New Jersey Titans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Lucas Carney, D, New Jersey Titans – Brian Essing, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Collin McPherren, F, Long Beach Sharks – Edmond O’Connell, F, Long Beach Sharks
Frontier Star of the Week: Isaac Young - Gillette Wild
Gillette Wild forward Isaac Young put on a dominant showing totalling seven points in two showings helping the Wild sweep in-division rival and undefeated Helena Bighorns. The Fergus Falls, MN native opened up the weekend with a three point game adding a goal and two assists. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound forward put on a show the following night with two goals and two assists. Young has appeared in 13 games this year and has totalled 25 points with 13 goals and 10 assists.
2nd Star: Adam Severson, F, Gillette Wild
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gavin Barr, F, Helena Bighorns – Dylan Cunningham, D, Helena Bighorns – Ty O’Bey, F, Great Falls Americans – Kaden Rhyder, G, Great Falls Americans – Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Irish – Loghan Weber, F, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: Joey Crowley - Texas Brahmas
Brahmas forward Joey Crowley totalled six points in three games to be named the South Division Star of the Week. In a three game series against the Atlanta Capitals, the Romeoville, IL native had a 5 point night with two goals and three assists. Crowley finished off the third game of the weekend adding an assist. Crowley has played in 13 games this year and has totalled 17 points with 5 goals and 12 assists.
2nd Star: Aidan Besedic, F, Atlanta Capitals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gabe Arteaga, D, Texas Brahmas – Brad Camp, F, Atlanta Capitals
West Star of the Week: Duke Boccardi - Rochester Grizzlies
Rochester Grizzlies forward Duke Boccardi had himself a weekend after totalling 5 points in 3 games. The St. Louis, MO native added a goal and an assist on Friday night. In Saturday night's game, the forward recorded a hat-trick. Boccardi has been in the lineup 10 times this season where he has combined for 8 points.
2nd Star: Joe Greniuk, D, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Aiden Emerich, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Jack Marske, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Jordan Newpower, F, Mason City Toros – Luke Robertson, F, Mason City Toros
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of October 24, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Antonio Gomez - Wausau Cyclones
Wausau Forward Antonio Gomez totaled seven points in two appearances. In a two game set against the Peoria Mustangs, the Somerset, WI native opened the weekend up with a six point night with three goals and three assists. He followed up that first night with a one goal contest. Gomez has played in 11 games this season and has combined for 11 points.
2nd Star: Will Falconer, D, Oregon Tradesmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Brooks Barovsky, G, West Bend Power – Connor Dvorak, F, Wausau Cyclones – Jace Fitzgerald, F, West Bend Power – Zak Molstad, F, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Chris Hamilton - Norwich Sea Captains
Norwich Sea Captains defenseman Chris Hamilton had himself a weekend recording six points in three games played. In the first two showings of the weekend, the Ridgefield, CT native added an assist in each game. In the third game of the weekend, the blue-liner netted three goals (two power play, one even strength) and dished out an assist for a four point game. Hamilton has appeared in eight games this season and has a combined seven points.
2nd Star: Gabe Vijuk, F, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tanner Anctil, F, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings – Glen Farmer, F, Norwich Sea Captains – George Hinds, F, New Jersey Titans – Colin March, D, Northeast Generals – Zach O’Neal, F, New Jersey Titans – Kameron Young, F, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
Frontier Star of the Week: Braden Cunningham - Helena Bighorns
Helena Bighorns forward Braden Cunningham lit up the scoresheet in two games over the weekend to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. Cunningham, a Helena, MT native helped his hometown team stay perfect on the season winning both games on home ice against the Bozeman Ice Dogs. In the first game, Cunningham recorded a goal and two assists. He followed that up by putting on a show for the home crowd netting four goals on the night. Braden has played in 10 games this season and has 11 goals and 7 assists for 18 points so far.
2nd Star: Camden Cunningham, F, Helena Bighorns
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gavin Black, D, Gillette Wild – Andrew Browe, F, Butte Irish – Sam Duenhlmeir, D, Great Falls Americans – Aaron Leaf, F, Great Falls Americans – Adam Severson, F, Gillette Wild – Loghan Weber, F, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: Alex Croy - Atlanta Capitals
Atlanta Capitals netminder Alex Croy was called upon twice over the weekend where he was strong between the pipes winning in both appearances. The Flower Mound, TX native was incredible in the pipes against his home-state team, Texas RoadRunners. Croy turned away 68 of the 70 shots he faced, which combined for a 1.00 GAA and a .971 SV%. So far this year, Croy is 3-2 in net, a 3.16 GAA and a .931 SV%.
2nd Star: Chase Forry, F, Texas Brahmas
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Robbie Aranos, D, Atlanta Capitals – Jake Malzone, F, Texas Brahmas – Jimmy Packee, G, Texas RoadRunners – Carson Spear, F, Texas RoadRunners
West Star of the Week: Nolan LaCosse - Alexandria Blizzard
Alexandria Blizzard goaltender Nolan LaCosse picked up two wins in net to earn the West Division Star of the Week. The Stillwater, MN native faced two different opponents in back-to-back nights. In his first start of the weekend, LaCosse stopped 20 of the 21 shots against the Minnesota Loons. He followed that game up with a great showing against the Rochester Grizzlies where he shrugged off 34 of 35 shots. LaCosse holds a 7-1-1-0 record this season with a combined 1.985 GAA and a .932 SV%.
2nd Star: Thomas Gerum, F, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Miles Berg, D, Mason City Toros – Matt Haun, D, Rochester Grizzlies – David Loahr, F, Mason City Toros – Jack Louko, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Josh Sertino, F, Minnesota Loons
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of October 17, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Gabe Randel - Wausau Cyclones
Wausau forward Gabe Randel posted seven points in two games to earn the Central Division Star of the Week. the Hortonville, WI native started his weekend off with a three-point night scoring two goals and an assist. In the following contest, Randel scored a goal and dished out three assists for a four-point night. This year Randel has appeared in nine games where he has totaled 16 points with seven goals and nine assists.
2nd Star: Hugh Deniema, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): John Kritz, F, Wausau Cyclones – Parker Murn, D, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Daniel Antal - Northeast Generals
Northeast Generals goaltender Daniel Antal was perfect on the weekend helping the Generals pick up two wins on home ice. In those two games, the Ringwood, NJ native turned away 46 of the 28 shots he faced, which included a 22-shot shutout win. Antal continues to hold a perfect record in net with the Generals going 4-0 on the season. He has combined for a 1.25 GAA and a.945 SV%.
2nd Star: Anthony Nuzzolilo, F, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jackson Black, G, Long Beach Sharks – Chris Keller, F, Long Beach Sharks – Max Mavrin, D, New Jersey Titans – Nick Trabb, F, New Jersey Titans
Frontier Star of the Week: Kaden Rhyder - Great Falls Americans
Great Falls netminder Kaden Rhyder earned the Frontier Division Star of the Week after his two-game performance. Adding back-to-back wins under his belt on the season, the Elizabethtown, PA native stopped 91 of 94 shots. This season, Rhyder has appeared in five games where he has combined for a 3.86 GAA, a .903 SV% and a record of 3-1-1.
2nd Star: Tim Mattingly, F, Helena Bighorns
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Andrew Browe, F, Butte Cobras – Weston Gerke, G, Gillette Wild – Tay Kurpius, F, Gillette Wild – Ty Moore, F, Helena Bighorns – Ty O’Bey, F, Great Falls Americans – Keegan Strong, G, Butte Cobras
South Star of the Week: David Tolan - El Paso Rhinos
Rhinos forward David Tolan recorded seven points in a three-game series to earn the South Division Star of the Week. In a three-game series against the Texas RoadRunners, The LaVerne, CA native kicked off game one with a goal and an assist. In the following night, Tolan dished out an assist. In Sunday's game three, the 6’0”/170 lbs forward scored a hat-trick and handed out an assist for a four-point night. Tolan has played in three games this year with the El Paso Rhinos (NA3HL) squad.
2nd Star: Colton Sebastian, F, Louisiana Drillers
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Carson Gotelaere, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Nick Jones, F, El Paso Rhinos – Brody Neish, F, Louisiana Drillers – Ethan Secord, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves
West Star of the Week: Jack Louko - Granite City Lumberjacks
Granite City forward Jack Luoko totaled 6 points in a two-game set over the weekend, earning himself the West Division Star of the Week. The Sheboygan Falls, WI native started the weekend off with his first goal and assist of the season for a two-point night. In the following game, Luoko doubled down on his previous performance scoring two goals and dishing out two assists for a four-point game and a six point weekend. Louko has appeared in seven games with the Jacks this season and has totaled 6 points.
2nd Star: Christian Carto, D, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Devin Peck, G, Mason City Toros – Riley Swanson, G, Rochester Grizzlies – Dominic Thomas, F, Mason City Toros – Owen Van Tassel, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of October 10, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Collin Lemanski - Wausau Cyclones
Cyclones netminder Collin Lemanski was perfect between the pipes picking up back-to-back wins including one shutout victory. The Midland, WI native turned away 27 of the 30 shots he faced to open up his weekend against Peoria. The following night, The 6-foot-2-inch goaltender posted a shutout after stopping all 36 Mustang tries. Lemanski has appeared in 5 games this season with a 4-1 record, 1.600 GAA and a .950 SV%.
2nd Star: Erick Bachtle, F, Oregon Tradesmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): John Kritz, F, Wausau Cyclones – Parker Murn, D, Oregon Tradesmen
East Star of the Week: Gabe Vijuk - Northeast Generals
Northeast Generals forward Gabe Vijuk made his presence known in a one game showing. The Oak Park, IL native netted two goals in his lone game of the weekend to earn the East Division Star of the Week. Vijuk’s two goals helped the Generals to a 5-3 win over the Norwich Sea Captains. Vijuk has appeared in 5 games for the Generals this season, where he has scored 5 goals on the year.
2nd Star: Payton Fobes, F, New Jersey Titans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): George Hinds, F, New Jersey Titans – Tony Morran, D, Norwich Sea Captains – Chris Panza, G, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks – Trevor Riggs, D, Northeast Generals – Brody Trew, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Frontier Star of the Week: Adam Severson - Gillette Wild
Gillette forward Adam Severson put up huge numbers in two games to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. In those two games, the Roseau, MN native combined for 9 points with 3 goals and 6 assists. Severson has played in 8 games this season with the Wild where he has totalled 17 points.
2nd Star: Kelton Chadwick, D, Helena Bighorns
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ty Brander, D, Great Falls Americans – JP Johnson, F, Gillette Wild – Braden Koliha, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – Dimitri Kuleshov, F, Great Falls Americans – Ty Moore, F, Helena Bighorns
South Star of the Week: Owen Zenone - New Mexico Ice Wolves
New Mexico goaltender Owen Zenone was an impenetrable force between the pipes after earning back-to-back shutout wins. Zenone opened up the weekend stopping 39 shots in his first shutout win, followed up by posting a 15 shot shutout victory. The Ridgeville, OH native has played in 5 games this season where he is undefeated.
2nd Star: Chase Forry, F, Texas Brahmas
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jake Malzone, F, Texas Brahmas – Braeden Whitesell, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves
West Star of the Week: Nick Kurtiak - Rochester Grizzlies
Rochester Grizzlies goaltender Nick Kurtiak had a weekend to remember after posting back-to-back shutout wins, dishing out an assist, and scoring a goalie goal. Kurtiak kicked off the weekend with a bang after taking a 4-0 shutout win where he stopped 24 shots. On top of that, the Swartz Creek, MI native erupted his bench after scoring a goalie goal. The following night, Kurtiak picked up right where he left off helping his team to a 7-0 victory, stopping all 23 shots he faced, and dishing out an assist on Twanne Haisma’s third period goal. Kurtiak is undefeated this season with a 3-0 record and has combined for a 1.00 GAA and a .955 SV%.
2nd Star: Dominic Thomas, F, Mason City Toros
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Drew Blake, G, Mason City Toros – Ashton Ericksen, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Eli Fletcher, F, Alexandria Blizzard – Matt Haun, D, Rochester Grizzlies – Carson Strapon, F, Granite City Lumberjacks
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of October 3, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Dixon Ehlers - Wisconsin Woodsmen
Wisconsin Woodsmen netminder Dixon Ehlers was perfect between the pipes picking up back-to-back wins. The Red Wing, MN native picked up his first win of the season on September 29th turning away 24 of 26 shots. The following night, The 6-foot-3-inch goalie only allowed one goal off of 29 shots. Ehlers has a 2-1 record, 2.856 GAA and a .906 SV% so far this season.
2nd Star: Tyler Steuck, F, Oregon Tradesmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Hunter Nelson, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Connor O’Neal, F, West Bend Power – Gavin Wohlmacher, G, West Bend Power
East Star of the Week: Sebastian Thome - New Jersey Titans
Titans Goaltender Sebastian Thome continued his winning ways tacking on two more wins this season for New Jersey. In a meetup against Danbury, the Buffalo, NY native stopped 35 of 38 shots in the win. Thome took over the net again on October 1st where he stopped an outstanding 49 shots and only allowed one goal to earn his fifth win of the year. Thome is undefeated in between the pipes this season with a perfect 5-0 record. He has combined for a 2.552 GAA and a .934 SV%.
2nd Star: Presley Patrin, G, Norwich Sea Captains
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Danny Antal, G, Northeast Generals – George Hinds, F, New Jersey Titans – Sava Makarenko, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Drew Vermette, D, Northeast Generals
Frontier Star of the Week: Kody Wallenberg - Bozeman Icedogs
Bozeman Forward Kody Wallenberg totaled five points in two games to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. In a weekend series against the Quake, the Eagle, ID native netted two goals and dished out three assists. This season, Wallenberg has appeared in 6 games where he has recorded 11 points with 4 goals and 7 assists.
2nd Star: Dmitri Kuleshov, F, Great Falls Americans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Joseph Buschmann, D, Great Falls Americans – Garrett Bogan, D, Helena Bighorns – Camden Cunningham, F, Helena Bighorns – Tanner Freed, F, Sheridan Hawks – Brennan Morgan, F, Butte Irish – Loghan Weber, F, Butte Irish
South Star of the Week: Isaac Fuller - Atlanta Capitals
Capitals Forward Isaac Fuller lit up the scoresheet in a three game set against his former team totaling 10 points. On the opening night, Fuller scored a hat-trick and handed out an assist. The Roanoke, VA native followed up that performance with a five-point night with a goal and four assists, then ended the weekend with a goal to earn the Capitals a weekend sweep. Fuller has played in three games this season and has totalled 10 points.
2nd Star: Krystof Jakubowski, G, Texas RoadRunners
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Robbie Aranas, D, Atlanta Capitals – Chase Forry, F, Texas Brahmas – Adrian Sanchez, F, Texas RoadRunners – Kaden Spaniol, F, Texas Brahmas
West Star of the Week: Ty Petzke - Rochester Grizzlies
Grizzlies Defenseman Ty Petzke put up big numbers from the blueline to earn the West Division Star of the Week. The Sheboygan, WI native added two goals and four assists to his resume in two games. So far this season, the defenseman has appeared in five games and has totaled 8 points.
2nd Star: Maksim Lakic, F, Rochester Grizzlies
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nolan Lacrosse, G, Alexandria Blizzard – Tommy Woods, F, Granite City Lumberjacks
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of September 26, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Jordan Behnen - St. Louis Jr. Blues
St. Louis Jr. Blues netminder Jordan Behnen made a splash in his 2023-24 season debut. The St. Louis, MO native was instrumental in helping the Jr. Blues to their first win of the year. The 5’9”/160lbs netminder stopped 38 of the 39 shots he faced from the Central Divisions second best team, the Wasua Cyclones. A product of CarShield AAA, Behnen is in his second season with the Jr. Blues and has a 1.000 GAA and a .974 SV%.
2nd Star: Nick O’Brien, D, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Viktor Budik, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Tommy Kundinger, D, West Bend Power – Teagan Scheurer, F, West Bend Power – Mason Wright, F, St. Louis Jr. Blues
East Star of the Week: Brian Essing - Norwich Sea Captains
Sea Captains forward Brian Essing made his presence known in a two game series with the Long Beach Sharks after totalling 5 points. The third year forward for the Sea Captain's out of Trumbull, CT opened up the first game of the weekend with an assist then followed up the next night with two goals and two assists.
2nd Star: Jessie Riccio, G, New Jersey Titans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Nick Bianco, F, New Jersey Titans – Glen Farmer, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Dylan Garvin, D, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings – Leonardo Kahlhammer, F, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings – Brody Trew, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Frontier Star of the Week: Ty Moore - Helena Bighorns
Helena Bighorns forward Ty Moore made a statement after totalling 4 points in one showing. The Medicine Hat, Alberta native netted a goal and handed out three helpers in the Bighorns win against Sheridan. The 6’1”/195lbs forward is in his first season in the NA3HL.
2nd Star: Ryan Hipsag, F, Gillette Wild
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Braden Cunningham, F, Helena Bighorns – Phil Harrell, D, Great Falls Americans – Adler Hoagland, G, Great Falls Americans – Bodie Shepardson, F, Bozeman Icedogs – Cole Wheaton, G, Gillette Wild
South Star of the Week: Owen Zenone - New Mexico Ice Wolves
In his first starts in the NA3HL, New Mexico goaltender Owen Zenone posted back-to-back shutouts. In his first start, the North Ridge, OH native turned away 19 shots. After his outstanding start, the 5'10”/175 lbs netminder blanked the Brahmas again after stopping 26 shots. During those two games, Zenone stopped a total of 45 shots, a 0.00 GAA and a 1.00 SV%.
2nd Star: Jake Bergstrom, F, Louisiana Drillers
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jonathan Berndt, D, Louisiana Drillers – JT Brugaletta, F, Texas RoadRunners – Brendan Forden, G, Texas Brahmas – Chase Forry, F, Texas Brahmas – Hunter Houle, G, Texas RoadRunners – Ethan Secord, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves
West Star of the Week: Luke Sawicky - Rochester Grizzlies
Rochester Grizzlies forward Luke Sawicky added four points in just one game to earn the West Division Star of the Week. In just the second NA3HL game of his career, Sawicky helped in each of the four goals scored by the Grizzlies in a 4-3 victory over Willmar. The Osseo, MN native added two goals and had two assists in the contest.
2nd Star: Eli Fletcher, F, Alexandria Blizzard
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Drew Blake, G, Mason City Toros – Isaac Flatley, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Hayden Johnson, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – George Moore, D, Minnesota Loons – Aaron Sawicki, F, Mason City Toros – Josh Serino, F, Minnesota Loons – Sam Schowalter, G, Granite City Lumberjacks
Greeley, D, Granite City Lumberjacks – Maksim Lakic, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Jax Schauer, F, Mason City Toros
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of September 19, 2023
Central Star of the Week: Blake Mitchell - Peoria Mustangs
Blake Mitchell kicked off the 2023-24 season with a bang totalling 6 points in two games for the Mustangs. The East Peoria, IL native opened up the first game of the season with two goals. The following night, the 5’11”/175 lbs forward netted a hat-trick and handed out an assist for a 4 point night helping the Mustangs go 2-0 on the season and a weekend sweep over St. Louis.
2nd Star: Dylan Posch, G, Oregon Tradesmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Andrew Butler, F, West Bend Power – Cole Fenske, F, West Bend Power
East Star of the Week: William Fliss - New Jersey Titans
Titans forward William Fliss totalled 5 points in two games, including an overtime winner to earn the East Division Star of the Week. The Tampa, FL native netted two goals and added an assist in the season opener for New Jersey. In game two of the weekend, Fliss followed up by adding an overtime goal to get the Titans a perfect 2-0 record to kick off the year.
2nd Star: Kenny Granacker, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Zach Gershner, D, New Jersey Titans – Brody Trew, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Frontier Star of the Week: Chris Porciuncula - Bozeman Icedogs
Icedogs forward Chris Porciuncula totaled 5 points in one game to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. The second year player for the Icedogs scored two goals and handed out three assists in the Icedogs win over the Sheridan Hawks.
2nd Star: Patrick Crooks, F, Butte Irish
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Irish – Bryce Sturm, D, Bozeman Icedogs
South Star of the Week: No Award
West Star of the Week: Easton Tok - Mason City Toros
Mason City Toros Defenseman Easton Tok earned the West Division Star of the week after adding 3 points on the year in two games. The Eau Claire, WI native added three assists in two games in the Toros weekend split against the Minnesota Loons.
2nd Star: Sam Schowalter, G, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tate Cothern, G, Rochester Grizzlies – Finn Greeley, D, Granite City Lumberjacks – Maksim Lakic, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Jax Schauer, F, Mason City Toros
Bauer's Stars of the Week Week of September 13, 2023
Central Star of the Week: No Award
East Star of the Week: Sean Gorman - Northeast Generals
In his lone game of the weekend, Northeast Generals forward Sean Gorman, 19, recorded a hat-trick as the Generals opened their season with a 5-3 win over Danbury. The 5’10/192 lbs. native of New Hope, PA, is in his fourth NA3HL season and has recorded 101 points in 127 career NA3HL games.
2nd Star: Michael Locke, F, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Aidan Anderson, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks - Brody Trew, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Frontier Star of the Week: Ty O'Bey - Great Falls Americans
Great Falls forward Ty O’Bey, 18, had an impressive junior hockey debut with the Americans this past weekend. The 6’2/185 lbs. native of Ashland, WI, had six points in (4 goals, 2 assists) in two wins. O’Bey had two goals and an assist in Friday’s 5-4 win and on Saturday, he scored two more goals and an assist in a 5-3 win.
2nd Star: Christian Crutcher, D, Great Falls Americans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Wesley Amos, F, Yellowstone Quake - Max Rotsaert, F, Yellowstone Quake
South Star of the Week: JT Brugaletta - Texas RoadRunners
Texas RoadRunners forward JT Brugaletta, 19, had a big weekend as the RoadRunners opened the season with a weekend sweep of the Austin Ice Bats. The 5’11/170 lbs. native of Pleasanton, CA, had four points in the two wins, which included three goals and an assist. On Friday, he had two goals in a 7-1 win. On Saturday, he picked up a goal and an assist in a 6-1 win.
2nd Star: Jimmy Packee, G, Texas RoadRunners
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Alexander Gorley, F, Austin Ice Bats – Tyler Moore, D, Austin Ice Bats