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The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce the tender of Biggby Coffee AAA Hockey forward Reid Meinhardt.

Meinhardt, a 2006 born forward and native of Alpena, Michigan, is skating in his second season with the Biggby Coffee AAA Hockey program. He’s tallied 13 points in 16 games this season after posting 48 points in 70 games last season.

Meinhardt was tendered by the Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The Bobcats are located in Bismarck, North Dakota.

As always, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation is committed to celebrating and supporting the success of talented young athletes. If you have a player whose achievements you would like to see featured in our announcements, please fill out the form here. We are eager to share the stories of these rising stars as they advance in their hockey careers.

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week for the week ending November 10th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

Nominating Coach: Jim Hughes
Player Name: Harrison Schwartz
Team: Flyers Elite
Division: 10U
Player Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie

Harrison never waivers no matter the pressure.

Nominating Coach: Cody Inglis
Player Name: Aarlyn Shen
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Division: 11U
Player Jersey Number: 66
Position: Forward

Aaralyn had a huge weekend that included two shorthanded assists and two game winning goals. Aaralyn had a goal and three assists against the Revolution on Saturday. She followed up with two goals and the overtime game winner on Sunday against the Wolfpack in a back and forth game.

Nominating Coach: Chriss Barcless
Player Name: Lucas Timparas
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Division: 12U
Player Jersey Number: 87
Position: Forward

Lucas had a hatrick in a 6-2 win this weekend. His early goals helped the team get rolling!

Nominating Coach: Jason Newington
Player Name: Landon Brownlie
Team: Hartford Jr. Wolfpack
Division: 13U
Player Jersey Number: 17
Position: Goalie
Landon pulled off 2 wins with a 1 GAA and 55 saves, standing on his head early in the first game allowing the boys to grow into the game, coming back from 1 down to pull off a 2-1 victory. In the 2nd game he continued his steady play, allowing the team to get out to a 2-0 lead and taking another 2-1 victory home.

Nominating Coach: John Haskin
Player Name: Henry Liu
Team: NY Dynamo
Division: 14U
Player Jersey Number: 60
Position: Defense

Henry had 3 assists in a 4-0 win against the LI Arrows

Nominating Coach: Darius Radziszewski
Player Name: Brendan Costello
Team: New Jersey 87’s
Division: 16U
Player Jersey Number: 33
Position: Forward
Brendan was all around the puck this weekend contributing a goal and 3 assists in 2 THF games.

Nominating Coach: JT Henke
Player Name: Alex Stamenov
Team: Northern Cyclones
Division: 18U
Player Jersey Number: 76
Position: Defense
Alex had a great weekend for the 18U Northern Cyclones, registering 5 assists and a +7 rating in there 9-0 win vs the Jr. Bruins in THF play.

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

Sam Zappacosta	Red Bank Generals	11U
Robert McCarthy	Red Bank Generals	11U
Ryan Hometchko	Red Bank Generals	11U
Adam Davino	Mercer Chiefs	11U
Sam McCarthy	Jersey Hitmen	13U
Vincenzo LaBianca	New Jersey 87’s	16U
Boone Whitted	Colorado Rampage	16U
Tristan Bebo	Ohio Prospects	18U
Leo Labush	New Jersey 87’s	18U
Nicholas Gallo	New Jersey 87’s	18U
Aiden Doherty	New Jersey 87’s	18U
Rylan Bisel	New Jersey 87’s	18U

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce the commitment of Seacoast Performance Academy skater Danick St. Pierre to play NCAA Div. I Hockey with the Yale University Bulldogs.

St. Pierre, a 2008 born forward from North Hampton, NH, is skating in his fourth season with the Spartans and has amassed 31 points in 24 games this season. St. PIerre tallied 62 points in 67 games last season for the Spartans.

St. Pierre will join the Bulldogs, playing in the ECAC, in the 2026-27 season.

The Tier 1 Hockey Fedartion is pleased to announce that Seacoast Performance Academy forward Blake Cash has committed to play NCAA Div. I hockey with the University of New Hampshire.

Cash, a Hampton Falls, NH native, is skating in his fourth season with the Spartans. In the 2024-25 campaign, Cash has tallied 41 points in 24 games after putting up 53 points in 67 games last season.

Cash will join the University of New Hampshire, who play in the Hockey East conference, in the 2027-28 season.

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to announce the commitment of Rockets Hockey Club defenseman Nathan Bienstock to play NCAA Div. I hockey with Quinnipiac University.

Bienstock, a defenseman from Hillsborough, NJ, is in his third season with the Rockets and has tallied 9 points in 7 games this season after putting up 70 points in 79 games last season on the Rockets blue line.

Bienstock will join the Bobcats, playing in the ECAC, in the 2026-27 hockey season.

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce that Rockets Hockey Club forward Benjamin Marcolini to play NCAA Div. I hockey at Brown University.

Marcolini, a 2008 born forward and native of Washington, NJ, is currently in his fourth season with the Rockets where he’s put up 2 points in 7 games after tallying 58 points in 81 games last season.

Marcolini will join Brown University in the ECAC conference in the 2027-28 seasons to further both his academic and hockey career in the Ive League.
As always, the Tier 1 Hockey Federation is committed to celebrating and supporting the success of talented young athletes. If you have a player whose achievements you would like to see featured in our announcements, please fill out the form here. We are eager to share the stories of these rising stars as they advance in their hockey careers.

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce the commitment of Team North Dakota forward Bryce Mattern to Arizona State University.

Mattern, a native of West Fargo, ND, is in his third season with Team North Dakota and has put up 31 points in 14 games so far in the 2024-25 campaign.

Mattern will join the Sun Devils NCAA Div. 1 program in the 2026-27 season in the NCHC conference.

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce the commitment of Rockets Hockey Club forward Danny Hussa to the University of Vermont.

Hussa, a 2007 born forward and native of North Wales, PA, has played for the Rockets since the 2021-22 season and has compiled 3 points in 5 games with the Rockets this season after 90 points in 99 games last season at the 16U level.

Hussa will join the University of Vermont Catamounts in the 2027-28 season, joining the NCAA Div. I program playing in the Hockey East Conference

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week for the week ending October 27th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

Nominating Coach: Ryan Dolan
Player Name: Brooks Dolan
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Division: 9U
Player Jersey Number: 10
Position: Forward

Brooks played a great team game helping the black knights bounce back in their second game after losing 4-0 in their first game. He had one goal and three assists in their 7-1 win. He played both ends of the ice helping in the defensive zone by blocking shots and winning battles. He was plus 4 in the two games.

Nominating Coach: Corey Lamoureux
Player Name: Riley Lamoureux
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Division: 10U
Player Jersey Number: 16
Position: Forward

Riley showed tremendous effort this weekend and distributed the puck well to his teammates in four hard fought games.

Nominating Coach: Jon Davidson
Player Name: Connor Calli
Team: Utica Jr. Comets
Division: 11U
Player Jersey Number: 97
Position: Forward

Connor has a real gift for seeing the ice and setting up teammates. Hockey is a team sport, and his ability to create scoring chances for others shows what a valuable player he is..

Nominating Coach: Wyatt Zuk
Player Name: Josh Lewis
Team: Westchester Express
Division: 12U
Player Jersey Number: 21
Position: Forward

Josh had a great weekend, although we played 4 games he got all his points in 2 games on Sunday. Hat trickvs Arrows to keep his team in the game the whole time. Backed it up with 2 goals and 2 assists against rebels to lead his team to victory.

Nominating Coach: James Angelicola
Player Name: Declan Lacy
Team: Colorado Thunderbirds
Division: 13U
Player Jersey Number: 75
Position: Forward
Declan was a force to be reckoned with at the South Bend invitational. He played a 200-foot game and put the puck in the net when we needed it. His play elevated those around him and his leadership contributed heavily to our success.

Nominating Coach: Yves Heroux
Player Name: David Gawalis
Team: Team Marlyand
Division: 15U
Player Jersey Number: 35
Position: Goalie

Nominating Coach: Robbie Murden/James Henry
Player Name: Gleb Semenko
Team: Team Maryland
Division: 16U
Player Jersey Number: 29
Position: Forward
3 goals in 2 games, very good overall play

Nominating Coach: Dave Kosick
Player Name: Ethan Bombalski
Team: Pittsburgh Stars
Division: 18U
Player Jersey Number: 94
Position: Defense
Bombalski scored the game winner with 10 seconds remaining in overtime in the first game of a two-game league weekend, a 3-2 overtime win over Team Maryland. He also added an assist. In game two, a 4-4 tie with Team Maryland, Bombalski added three assists.

“Ethan again demonstrated his competency in both ends of the ice,” said coach Dave Kosick, “scoring the game winner in the first game … and then picking up three assists in game two. He has enjoyed an outstanding first third of the season.”

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

Colin Young	Palmyra Black Knights	10U
Finn Clapp	NJ Jets	10U
Nicholas Mayer	Jersey Hitmen	11U
Nicholas Boorstein	Red Bank Generals	11U
Maslov Maxim	Rockets Hockey	12U
Rogan Lester	Westchester Express	15U
Albert Scarmato III	New Jersey 87’s	18U
Rylan Bisel	New Jersey 87’s	18U

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is proud to announce the commitment of Boston Hockey Academy Defenseman Michal Marsalek to the University of Maine.

Marsalek, a native of Slovakia, is in his second season with Boston Hockey Academy and currently suits up for their 16U team. Marsalek has compiled a total of 23 points in 20 games so far this season after putting up 65 points in 67 games last season.

Marsalek will join the University of Maine Black Bears, a member of Hockey East, in the 2026-27 season.