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 October 29, 2023. 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: Gavin Wohlmacher, Goalie, West Bend Power
West Bend goaltender Gavin Wohlmacher picked up back-to-back wins between the pipes to earn the Central Division Star of the Week. In a weekend series against the Wisconsin Woodsmen, Wohlmacher allowed 3 goals on 39 shots. After stopping 66 attempts, the Pittsburgh, PA native recorded a combined for a 1.50 GAA and a .957 SV%. Wohlmacher is 6-0-0-1 on the season with a 2.58 GAA and a .927 SV%.
2nd Star: Kason Ymada, G, Peoria Mustangs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Sam Pollard, G, Oregon Tradesmen
East Division Star of the Week: Aidan Raedy, Forward, Norwich Sea Captains
Norwich Sea Captains forward Aidan Raedy posted a goal in each of his appearances over the weekend. Ready a native of Hillsborough, NC added a goal in the third period to help the Sea Captain's force overtime and take a 4-3 overtime win over the Titans. In the following contest, Raedy netted the lone Norwich goal. Raedy has appeared in 10 games with Norwich this season and has combined for 7 points.
2nd Star: Payton Fobes, F, New Jersey Titans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Lucas Carney, D, New Jersey Titans – Brian Essing, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Collin McPherren, F, Long Beach Sharks – Edmond O’Connell, F, Long Beach Sharks
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Isaac Young, Forward, Gillette Wild
Gillette Wild forward Isaac Young put on a dominant showing totalling seven points in two showings helping the Wild sweep in-division rival and undefeated Helena Bighorns. The Fergus Falls, MN native opened up the weekend with a three point game adding a goal and two assists. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound forward put on a show the following night with two goals and two assists. Young has appeared in 13 games this year and has totalled 25 points with 13 goals and 10 assists.
2nd Star: Adam Severson, F, Gillette Wild
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gavin Barr, F, Helena Bighorns – Dylan Cunningham, D, Helena Bighorns – Ty O’Bey, F, Great Falls Americans – Kaden Rhyder, G, Great Falls Americans – Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Irish – Loghan Weber, F, Butte Irish
South Division Star of the Week: Joey Crowley, Forward, Texas Brahmas
Brahmas forward Joey Crowley totalled six points in three games to be named the South Division Star of the Week. In a three game series against the Atlanta Capitals, the Romeoville, IL native had a 5 point night with two goals and three assists. Crowley finished off the third game of the weekend adding an assist. Crowley has played in 13 games this year and has totalled 17 points with 5 goals and 12 assists.
2nd Star: Aidan Besedic, F, Atlanta Capitals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gabe Arteaga, D, Texas Brahmas – Brad Camp, F, Atlanta Capitals
West Division Star of the Week: Duke Boccardi, Forward, Rochester Grizzlies
Rochester Grizzlies forward Duke Boccardi had himself a weekend after totalling 5 points in 3 games. The St. Louis, MO native added a goal and an assist on Friday night. In Saturday night's game, the forward recorded a hat-trick. Boccardi has been in the lineup 10 times this season where he has combined for 8 points.
2nd Star: Joe Greniuk, D, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Aiden Emerich, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Jack Marske, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Jordan Newpower, F, Mason City Toros – Luke Robertson, F, Mason City Toros
