The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is pleased to announce the commitment of Team Maryland Alum, Harrison Smith, to continue his hockey career at Sacred Heart University.
Smith, a native of Wellington, Florida, is currently playing junior hockey in the NAHL with the Maryland Black Bears but spent last season with Team Maryland, posting 129 points in 72 games. This season with the Black Bears, Smith has tallied 20 points in 21 games.
Smith will join the Sacred Heart University Pioneers, who play in the ECAC at the conclusion of his junior hockey career.
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 17th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.
Nominating Coach: Pierre-Luc Leblond
Player Name: Will Phillips
Team: NY Dynamo
Division: 10U
Player Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Will has been one of our most consistent players all season, and this weekend was no exception. His compete level, hard work in practice and extra work on and off the ice are paying off. Will’s puck management allowed him to pick up one goal and 5 assists. He is a great playmaker, but also a very good teammate. Great weekend Will, keep up the good work!
Nominating Coach: Carl Orth
Player Name: Mila Covert
Team: Flyers Elite
Division: 11U
Player Jersey Number: 88
Position: Goalie
Mila had a very strong weekend as our team won 2 out of 4 games in the THF CT Showcase. She made major saves in our OT victory over the Arrows. Her hard work and tenacity helped her team. Very strong performance.
Nominating Coach: Mark Dubeau
Player Name: Leo Palamara
Team: PAL Jr. Islanders
Division: 12U
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Leo had a great weekend at the THF CT showcase
Nominating Coach: Chris Barling
Player Name: Joseph Catalano
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Division: 13U
Player Jersey Number: 5
Position: Forward
Joseph had 2 goals and 1 assist to lead the Hitmen to a 7-0 victory over Westchester Express South
Nominating Coach: Timothy Quinn
Player Name: Connor Quinn
Team: Hartford Jr. Wolfpack
Division: 14U
Player Jersey Number: 12
Position: Forward
We only had one game this weekend, and it was a close one, but Connor was the difference in a 3-2 OT win over CP Dynamo. He scored in the first period with a one timer off a set faceoff play, hit the crossbar later on, and was a threat to score whenever he had the puck. It OT he beat two defensemen took it in front and roofed it for the winner.
Nominating Coach: Maverick Goepfert
Player Name: Cooper Hoehn
Team: PHA Icemen
Division: 15U
Player Jersey Number: 76
Position: Forward
With a short bench due to injuries, Cooper put the weight on his shoulders and helped his team with 3 important victories, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. Including a 3-0 comeback against Philly Revolution.
Nominating Coach: Dean Whittingham
Player Name: Colby Bartos
Team: PHA Icemen
Division: 16U
Player Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Elevated the play of his team with his physical play and adding 2 goals and helper.
Nominating Coach: Philip Patenaude
Player Name: Broxton Ingle
Team: Colorado Thunderbirds
Division: 18U
Player Jersey Number: 24
Position: Forward
Broxton had a 4 goal game against Nashville on Friday and added 2 assists Saturday and Sunday to cap off a 6 point weekend.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention
| Spencer Fox | NY Arrows | 10U |
| Brayden Bitely | NY Dynamo | 11U |
| Kendall Annetts | Tri State Spartans | 11U |
| Grayson Aguilar | Rockets Hockey | 12U |
| Jamie Putnam | Westchester Express | 12U |
| David Lockwood | Hartford Jr. Wolfpack | 13U |
| Austin Iula | Jersey Hitmen | 13U |
| Connor laffey | PAL Jr. Islanders | 13U |
The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce that Atlantic Coast Academy forward Brady Hawkins has been tendered by the New Jersey Hitmen.
Hawkins, a Florida native, is skating in his third season with Atlantic Coast Academy and has tallied 17 points in 27 games this season after a 68 point campaign last season.
Hawkins is tendered by the Jersey Hitmen, members of the NCDC who skate out of the Ice Vault in Wall, New Jersey.
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 proud to announce that Atlantic Coast Academy defenseman Garrett Church has been tendered by the Jersey Hitmen of the NCDC.
Church, a 2006 born native of Syracuse, NY, is skating in his third season with Atlantic Coast Academy. He has tallied 10 points in 23 games so far this season after posting 40 points in 64 games last season.
Church is tendered by the Jersey Hitmen, a member of the NCDC, who skate out of the Ice Vault in Wayne, NJ.
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 puck drops on the East Coast in Connecticut this weekend for the THF’s Connecticut Showcase.
Teams from the 9U-12U divisions of the THF will take part in the showcase this weekend, taking place in arenas across Connecticut beginning today, November 15th and ending on Sunday, November 17th.
You can keep up with schedules, standings, and scores at the THF Game Center and stream all games in all divisions exclusively on Black Bear TV.
The Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited to announce that Biggby Coffee AAA Hockey defenseman Gavin Norwood has been tendered by the Bismarck Bobcats of the NAHL.
Norwood, a 2007 birth year and native of Spring Arbor, Michigan, is skating in his second season in a row with Biggby Coffee AAA Hockey. He has tallied 6 points in 16 games this season after putting up 5 points in 12 games last season with Biggby.
Norwood is tendered by the Bismarck Bobcats, skating out of Bismarck, North Dakota and playing in the North American Hockey 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.
Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited for its second Federation Education Series guest this season. This series will feature presentations for our players, families, and coaches on the landscape of hockey and Player Development. This edition of the Education Series features Chris Meriney from College Hockey Inc.
Geared toward players 14U and older and their families, this presentation will feature information on the pathway to college hockey and information about maintaining NCAA eligibility while exploring their hockey options en route to college hockey.
The webinar will take place on November 20th at 6:00 pm ET and take approximately 30 minutes and allow for a Q&A from players and parents.
Date: November 20th
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Register here
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And of course, there are the undeniable benefits of pursuing a university degree and experiencing all that campus life has to offer.
33% of all NHL players played NCAA hockey, the most ever!
93% of NCAA men’s hockey student-athletes will earn a degree
NCAA hockey provides the ideal setting to reach one’s full hockey potential. The intense games combined with a heavy practice schedule foster continued skill development. In addition, full-time strength & conditioning coaches ensure that significant time is committed to off-ice development in high-caliber training facilities.
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.
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.