NA3HL announces Bauer Hockey Stars of the Week
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) today announced the Divisional Stars of the Week presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending December 5th. The Divisional Stars of the Week is an award given each week of the regular season to the top performing players in each of the five divisions of the NA3HL as nominated by their head coaches.
Central Division Star of the Week: Kyle Bauer, Forward, Rochester Grizzlies
Grizzlies forward, Kyle Bauer, continues to lead the team in scoring after adding 7 points last week. The Hastings, MN native started the month of December adding two goals helping the Grizzlies shutout Milwaukee Power, 3-0. On Friday, Bauer added two points (1G, 1A) in a 7-1 victory over St. Louis. In game two on Saturday against the Jr. Blues, Bauer added two goals and handed out an assist helping Rochester to a 5-2 win. Rochester is undefeated three games into the month and sits atop of the Central Division with a 22-1-1- record with 45 points.
2nd Star: Tristan Trudel, F, Peoria Mustangs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Michael Dalaly, F, Milwaukee Power – Hubert Guzy, D, Peoria Mustangs – Easton Nick F, Milwaukee Power – Justin Wright, F, Rochester Grizzlies
East Division Star of the Week: Donovan Alfama, Goalie, New Jersey Titans
New Jersey Titans netminder, Donovan Alfama, opened up the month playing lights out in between the pipes earning two wins. The Titans took on the Norwich Sea Captains, winning 5-2 where Alfama stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced. Alfama returned to the net on Sunday where he earned his first shutout of the year stopping 39 shots he faced in a 3-0 win against the Long Beach Sharks.
2nd Star: Will Cormie, F, Long Beach Sharks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jack Demoura, D, Northeast Generals – Jesse Dickinson, F, New Jersey Titans – Payton Felix, F, Northeast Generals – Ben Di Fiore, G, Bay State Bobcats – Greyson Skirpan, G, Long Beach Sharks
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Luke Schleusner, Forward, Butte Cobras
Butte Cobra forward, Luke Schleusner, started off the new month adding 9 points (5G, 4A) in three games. In a midweek showdown against the Americans, Schleusner passed out two assists in a 5-3 loss. The Mountlake Terrace, WA native added a goal and two assists on Friday in a 7-4 final against the Yellowstone Quake. The Cobras, with the help of Schleusner, bounced back to take a 9-1 against Yellowstone where Luke scored four goals. Schleusner has totaled 36 points on the season (18G, 18A) and is tied for 17th in the NA3HL in scoring.
2nd Star: Micah Serino, F, Great Falls Americans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Sam Feamster, F, Helena Bighorns – Taber Gutschick, D, Helena Bighorns – Jack Harris, F, Yellowstone Quake – Jackson Henningsgard, F, Great Falls Americans – Gustav Ostman, F, Yellowstone Quake – Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Cobras – Bentley Simcox, F, Bozeman Icedogs
South Division Star of the Week: Kaleb Miller, Forward, Atlanta Capitals
Kaleb Miller has been outstanding this season for the Atlanta Capitals. Over the past three games, the Traverse City, MI native totaled six points (3G, 3A). In a three game stint with the Louisiana Drillers, the Capitals finished the weekend 2-1. In Friday’s game, Miller had two goals and an assist, followed by Saturday's game with a goal, and finishing up Sunday with two assists. Miller leads the Capitals in scoring with 22 points (11G, 11A).
2nd Star: Keegan McArthur, G, Texas Brahmas
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Moore, D, Texas Brahmas – Anthony O’Neal, F, Atlanta Capitals
West Division Star of the Week: Jack Campion, Forward, Mason City Toros
Mason City Toros forward, Jack Campion, added seven points (3G, 5A) in two games. On Friday in a 12-2 win over the Minnesota Loons, Campion, a Crystal, MN native, added two goals and two assists. In night two against the Loons, Campion handed out three assists helping the Toros earn a sweep winning 8-0. Campion is ranked fourth in the NA3HL in scoring with a season total of 47 points (19G, 28A).
2nd Star: Will Kunka G, Willmar WarHawks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Ben Anderson, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Tal Halliday, D, Granite City Lumberjacks – Colin Hedland, D, Mason City Toros – Ben Luedtke, F, Willmar WarHawks
