The THF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending October 16, 2022. The Players of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2022-23 season that honors players in all divisions. Only players that are nominated by their respective teams are considered.
Age Level / Division: 9U
Team: Wolfpack Hockey Club
Player: John Ryan (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 3, Assists: 8
“John’s effort is unmatched when trying to win a puck battle, his effort this weekend helped him gather 8 assists and 3 goals over 4 games this past weekend,” said Coach Mark Lotito.
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Age Level / Division: 10U
Team: Jersey Hitmen
Player: Rocco Luppino (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 4, Assists: 5
“Rocco lead the Hitmen to a 3-0 weekend with wins over Valley Forge, MassConN Elite, & Westchester Xpress with 4 goals & 5 assists. He was able to provide a spark whenever we needed it & has been crucial all season on both sides of the puck,” said Coach Daniel Sabato.
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Age Level / Division: 11U
Team: Wolfpack Hockey Club
Player: Brayden McCree (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 10, Assists: 7
“Had 17 points in 4 games, he just make’s everyone else on our team better. Does everything the right way and never cheats the game!” said Coach Donald Kane.
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Age Level / Division: 12U
Team: Philadelphia Flyers Elite
Player: CJ Young (G) – Games: 4, Goals Against: 3, Saves: 57
“During our two games on Saturday, CJ made 57 saves and posted a 1.5 GAA in backstopping our team to it’s first league win of the season as well as well as a hard fought 1-1 tie,” said Coach Bob Criscuolo.
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Age Level / Division: 14U
Team: PAL Jr Islanders
Player: Julian Gahr (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 4, Assists: 0
“Julian scored 3 goals in the 3rd period on Sunday vs Revolution to secure a 4-1 win,” said Coach Mark Dubeau.
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Age Level / Division: 15U
Team: NJ Hitmen
Player: Sam Gero (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 5, Assists: 1
“Gero is a coaches dream. Motor never stops. Many of his goals come from hard work,” said Coach Andrew Frey.
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Age Level / Division: 16U
Team: Rockets Hockey club
Player: Mike Loglisci (G) – Games: 2, Goals Against: 8
“Mike went 1-1 this weekend with 94 saves in the 2 games,” said Coach Daniel Kennedy.
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Age Level / Division: 18U
Team: Colorado Springs Tigers
Player: Jake Geronazzo (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 5, Assists: 2
“Jake had 7pts in 4 games,” said Coach Holmstrom.
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HONORABLE MENTIONS
10U MAJOR
Rocco Sampogna (F) – NY Aviators
Ricky Barfuss (F) – Rockets Hockey Club
Nicholas Assante (F) – PAL Jr Islanders
12U MINOR
James Ambrosino (F) – PAL Jr Islanders
12U MAJOR
Ryan Sisco (D) – Wolfpack Hockey Club
James Mavrides (F) – NJ Hitmen
Grayson Van Raalte (F) – Mercer chiefs
14U MAJOR
Rhone Armiljo (F) – NJ Jets
Liam Campbell (F)- Philadelphia Revolution
15U PURE
Jase Zangara (F) – NJ Jets
Anthony Brereton (F) – Rockets Hockey Club
Parker Carrabba (F) – Atlantic Coast Academy
16U
Carter Wood (F) – Mercer Chiefs
Tristan Winata (F) – Mercer Chiefs
Brandon McIlhany (F) – Colorado Springs Tigers
18U
Riley Schmidt (F) – Mercer Chiefs