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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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33% of all NHL players played NCAA hockey, the most ever!

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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.

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.

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week for the week ending November 3rd, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

Nominating Coach: Ryan Dolan
Player Name: Ace Hoke
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Age Level: 9U
Player Jersey Number: 72
Position: Forward
Comment: Ace had a great weekend for the 2015 Palmyra Black Knights. He played a complete game, helping the team with three goals offensively and carrying play for his line. He also contributed defensively by playing hard on the puck and back-checking hard. He was positive on the bench and was a great teammate.

Nominating Coach: Corey Lamoureux
Player Name: Braden Crine
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Age Level: 10U
Player Jersey Number: 26
Position: Forward
Comment: Braden was instrumental in a come-from-behind win this weekend, scoring two big goals.

Nominating Coach: Brett Annetts
Player Name: Jace Trela
Team: Tri State Spartans
Age Level: 11U
Player Jersey Number: 91
Position: Defense
Comment: Jace “Big Rig” had a great defensive weekend, completely locked in all 4 games. He chipped in on the scoring with a goal and an assist to help his team go 2-2 up in Chicago.

Nominating Coach: Chris Barcless
Player Name: Patrick Seamann
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 12U
Player Jersey Number: 39
Position: Goalie
Comment: Patrick made many game-saving saves in a thrilling 3-2 victory.

Nominating Coach: Michael Castellino
Player Name: Jakub Siek
Team: LI Arrows
Age Level: 13U
Player Jersey Number: 93
Position: Forward
Comment: While being responsible defensively, Jakub had a natural hat trick in the first period. He also added 2 assists en route to a 9-3 win over Westchester Express South.

Nominating Coach: Thomas Oddoux
Player Name: Jason Cipriano
Team: Westchester Express
Age Level: 14U
Player Jersey Number: 91
Position: Forward
Comment: Jason had an amazing weekend and took a great step into becoming a true all-around player.

Nominating Coach: Yves Heroux
Player Name: David Gawalis
Team: Red Bank Generals
Age Level: 15U
Player Jersey Number: 35
Position: Goalie
Comment: David made 38 saves, including many outstanding ones.

Nominating Coach: Darius Radziszewski
Player Name: David Furman
Team: New Jersey 87’s
Age Level: 16U
Player Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Comment: David started all four of his team’s games at the Hitmen Classic, finishing the weekend with a record of 3-0-1 while only surrendering 6 goals.

Nominating Coach: Darius Radziszewski
Player Name: Nicholas Gallo
Team: New Jersey 87’s
Age Level: 18U
Player Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward
Comment: Gallo’s hard work and relentlessness resulted in a great 6-point weekend at the Hitmen Classic, where he contributed a goal in each of the team’s 3 wins.

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

Preston Ferro	Jersey Hitmen	15U
Aidan Garced	New Jersey 87’s	16U
Rylan Bisel	New Jersey 87’s	18U
Brock Ingle	Colorado Thunderbirds	18U
Sam Iannella	New Jersey 87’s	18U

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.