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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.

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 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.

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week for the week ending October 20th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

Nominating Coach: Chris Galiotti
Player Name: Summer Stromeyer
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Division: 9U
Player Jersey Number: 5
Position: Defense
Summer has been a defensive force all year long. This weekend not only was she relied on defensively she stepped up and scored an end to end goal that ended up being the game winner. This makes it the second consecutive game where Summer scored the GWG.

Nominating Coach: Jon Davidson
Player Name: Giovanni Calandra
Team: Utica Jr. Comets
Division: 11U
Player Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward

Nominating Coach: Yevhenni Pastukh
Player Name: Gabriel Furman
Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Division: 12U
Player Jersey Number: 98
Position: Forward

Nominating Coach: Bobby Barbera
Player Name: Robbie Fenn
Team: NY Arrows
Division: 14U
Player Jersey Number: 14
Position: Goalie
Robbie backstopped the Arrows to a 3-2 victory over the Flyers Elite with rock solid goaltending in a strong and steady performance

Nominating Coach: Mark Hagen
Player Name: Braden Meeks
Team: Utica Jr. Comets
Division: 15U
Player Jersey Number: 91
Position: Center
Braden worked hard for 2 games . Had a hat trick in the second game and an assist . Worked hard in every end of the ice and logged a ton of minutes .

Nominating Coach: Nick Fritz
Player Name: Kaleb Wehr
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Division: 18U
Player Jersey Number: 78
Position: Defense
Kaleb was strong in our own end and showed flashes on the offensive side of the ice as well.

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

Declan Stefanski	Palmyra Black Knights	9U
Sean O’Donnel	Westchester Express	12U
Zach Palik	Rocky Mountain RoughRiders	18U

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 13th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

New this season: Vote for the Peak Performer of the Week on our Instagram stories every Tuesday to Wednesday at noon!

Nominating Coach: Chris Galiotti
Player Name: Ani Goldbloom
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Age Level: 9U
Division: Not specified
Player Jersey Number: 2
Position: Goalie
Ani made some big saves and was a huge factor in 2 league wins this weekend.

Nominating Coach: Pierre-Luc Leblond
Player Name: Aiden Fan
Team: NY Dynamo
Age Level: 10U
Division: Not specified
Player Jersey Number: 26
Position: Forward
Aiden is one of those leaders who pushes himself and everyone around him to get better on and off the ice, every day. The energy he brings in battle situations gives his teammates a boost every time he steps on the ice. With 4 points this weekend (1g-3a), Aiden already surpassed his point total from last season, and we couldn’t be prouder to have him on our team. Keep up the good work, Aiden!

Nominating Coach: Chris Barcless
Player Name: Adam Davino
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 11U
Division: Not specified
Player Jersey Number: 29
Position: Goalie
Adam was remarkable. He made saves that I have never seen before. He had a 49-save 2-0 shutout.

Nominating Coach: Wyatt Zuk
Player Name: Dennis He
Team: Westchester Express
Age Level: 12U
Division: Not specified
Player Jersey Number: 7
Position: Forward
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Nominating Coach: Chris Barling
Player Name: Gregory Alashaian
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Age Level: 13U
Division: Not specified
Player Jersey Number: 22
Position: Forward
Greg scored five goals over the course of two games, helping the Hitmen secure a two-win weekend.

Nominating Coach: Eric Conway
Player Name: Yinshuo Gao
Team: Long Island Arrows
Age Level: 15U
Division: Not specified
Player Jersey Number: 85
Position: Wing
Gao scored the tying goal with 2:17 remaining in the third period, then followed that up with the game-winner just 8 seconds into overtime. He notched a beautiful seam pass assist earlier in the game as the Arrows defeated NJ Rockets Black 4-3.

Nominating Coach: Joe Kummerl
Player Name: Tristan Bebo
Team: Ohio Prospects
Age Level: 18U
Division: Not specified
Player Jersey Number: 18
Position: Forward
Tristan led the Prospects in goals this weekend against THF opponent, PHA Icemen. Tristan scored a hat trick in Game 1 of the weekend, leading the team to a 9-2 victory, with two of his three goals coming shorthanded. Both shorthanded goals were scored consecutively and 21 seconds apart. Tristan followed up in Game 2 with a goal and assist in a 5-4 win.

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

Reed Davidson	Utica Jr. Comets	9U
Patrick Seamans	Mercer Chiefs	12U
Ryan Mika	NY Dynamo	13U
Owen Vermuelen	Ohio Prospects	15U
Caleb Rubcich	Tri State Spartans	15U

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation’s third showcase of the season kicks off this weekend with THF Michigan, taking place at the Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Teams in the 10U through 14U Divisions will hit the ice in Ann Arbor this weekend in the first showing for the 10U, 11U and 12U divisions.

All games will be streamed exclusively on Black Bear TV and you can keep up with schedules, scores and standings at the THF Game Center.

Merch will be available online to order here!

Don’t miss out on the action this weekend as our teams take the ice in Michigan!

Tier 1 Hockey Federation is excited for its first 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. The first presentation will feature Ken Martel from USA Hockey.

With over 25 years of experience in player development and a long history as a coach with USA Hockey, Ken Martel was named senior director of player and coach development in November 2022. He is charged with helping provide a framework for associations nationwide to follow for optimal athlete development.

Martel has made appearances behind the bench of nine U.S. teams that have competed in International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships, including four times with the U.S. National Under-18 Team (2000-04), four times with the U.S. National Junior Team (2004, 2006, 2008-09) and once with the U.S. Women’s National Team (2007).

All are welcome to attend however, the presentation is targeted toward 8U to 12U ages. The presentation will cover player development, growth in hockey, what makes for a great youth sports experience, learning in an athletic context, and more.

“Intro to Hockey”

Date: Wednesday, October 16th

Time: 7:00 pm EST

RSVP: Register here

This webinar will take approximately 30 minutes with time for a Q&A

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 6th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

New this season: Vote for the Peak Performer of the Week on our Instagram stories every Tuesday to Wednesday at noon!

11U Division: Nominating Coach: Neil Leone

Team: Red Bank Generals
Player’s Name: Cooper Connors
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Center
Comment: Cooper scored the game-tying goal against Mercer on Sunday with the net empty and the extra attacker on the ice. His continued hard work paid off this weekend with seven points in two games!

12U Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Barcless

Team: Mercer Chiefs
Player’s Name: Lucas Timparas
Jersey Number: 87
Position: Forward
Comment: Lucas had a great weekend. He has been playing great as of late.

13U Division: Nominating Coach: Matt O’Shaughnessy

Team: Long Island Arrows
Player’s Name: Colin Kurz
Jersey Number: 14
Position: Defense
Comment: Not only was Colin shut down on defense, he was a force upfront contributing 3 goals and an assist. He knows when to join the rush and was a part of 4 of the goals in a 7-1 win over CJR Elite.

14U Division: Nominating Coach: Joshua Haskin

Team: NY Dynamo
Player’s Name: Max Parmerter
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment: 7 points at the Elite Prospects showcase.

15U Division: Nominating Coach: Nicholas Minerva

Team: Westchester Express
Player’s Name: Jacob Tuczino
Jersey Number: 40
Position: Center
Comment: Tuczino has been an exceptional leader and a force on the ice, it’s an honor to be his coach and it’s an honor to have him lead the ship!

16U Division: Nominating Coach: Dean Whittingham

Team: PHA Icemen
Player’s Name: Wyatt Cleveland
Jersey Number: 29
Position: Goalie
Comment: Played two very good games, winning the first game against NJ Devils in overtime and a stellar performance against Boston Hockey Academy winning 4-1.

18U Division: Nominating Coach: Joe Kummerl

Team: Ohio Prospects
Player’s Name: Tyler Nordaune
Jersey Number: 29
Position: Goalie
Comment: Tyler was outstanding for our team this weekend. He made 40 saves across two games, which included a 3-2 shootout victory where he stopped 8 of 9 shooters. He followed up with a 15-shot shutout victory over the 95 Giants, giving the team a 3-0 weekend heading into the playoff rounds. Tyler finished the weekend with a 0.95 GAA and a .950 SV%.

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

Cole Marotta	Palmyra Black Knights	11U
Lawrence Albu	Mercer Chiefs	11U
Joe Leone	Red Bank Generals	11U
Collin Kurz	Long Island Arrows	13U
Brody Shunk	NY Dynamo	14U
Liam Collins	Westchester Express	15U

Here are your Tier 1 Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending September 29TH, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

New this season: Vote for the Peak Performer of the Week on our Instagram stories every Tuesday to Wednesday at noon!

10U Division: Nominating Coach: Pierre Leblond
Team: NY Dynamo
Player’s Name: Luc Leblond
Jersey Number: 94
Position: Forward
Another very offensive weekend for Luc with 6 goals and 3 assists. Luc is working his best to create space and look for his teammates to generate offence every time he is on the ice. A lot of our players were on the score sheet for the first time this weekend, which was awesome to see! Great weekend for the Dynamo 10U Elite team!

11U Division: Nominating Coach: Cody Inglis
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Player’s Name: Rocco Luppino
Jersey Number: 27
Position: Forward
Rocco Luppino had a big weekend for the 2013 Jersey Hitmen team, totaling 7 goals and 4 assists. He started the weekend with a beautiful shorthanded game-winning overtime goal against Palmyra in the first game. He continued scoring at a torrid pace for the remainder of the weekend to help his team go 4-0.

12U Division: Nominating Coach: CJ Stellabotte
Team: Pittsburgh Stars
Player’s Name: Benjamin Watson
Jersey Number: 94
Position: Center
Benny “The Jet” was flying with a key goal in a big 4-3 win. His commitment to playing a 200-foot game was evident this past weekend in Philadelphia helping his team to a 2-0 record.

13U Division: Nominating Coach: Matt O’Shaughnessy
Team: Long Island Arrows
Player’s Name: Jasper Huang
Jersey Number: 35
Position: Goalie
Jasper was outstanding in net this weekend vs the #32 ranked Pal Jr. Islanders with a 45-save shutout! Calm and composed, Jasper turned all 45 shots away to lead the team to a 1-0 victory.

14U Division: Nominating Coach: Josh Haskin
Team: NY Dynamo
Player’s Name: CJ O’Connor
Jersey Number: 3
Position: Forward
Game-tying goal in Game 1 with 2 minutes left to send it to overtime. Big goal in Game 2 to jump-start our energy and offense.

18U Division: Nominating Coach: Eric Defelice
Team: Black Bear National Academy
Player’s Name: Mason McCabe
Jersey Number: 91
Position: Forward
5 goals and 5 assists on the weekend. McCabe enjoyed a hat trick in the first half vs Boston Bulldogs.

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

Dylan Paranich	Flyers Elite	12U	87
Ryan Mcdonough	NY Dynamo	12U	81
Michael Berardino	Red Bank Generals	13U	20
Evan Bivona	Flyers Elite	13U	30
Wyatt Pastorius	Colorado Thunderbirds	13U	19
Max Ryon	Black Bear National Academy	18U	98
Luca Jean	Mercer Chiefs	18U	0