NA3HL announces Bauer Hockey Stars of the Week
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) today announced the Divisional Stars of the Week presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending February 4th. The Divisional Stars of the Week is an award given each week of the regular season to the top performing players in each of the five divisions of the NA3HL as nominated by their head coaches.
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 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 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 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 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
