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 November 13, 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: Collin Lemanski, Goalie, Wausau Cyclones
Wausau netminder Collin Lemanski backstopped his way to two wins over the weekend, earning the title of Central Division Star of the Week. After picking up back-to-back wins against the Oregon Tradesmen, Lemanski stopped 80 of the 84 shots he faced in those two contests. The Midland, MI native combined for a 2.00 GAA and a .952 SV%. With those two crucial wins, the Cyclones have moved into second place in their division.
2nd Star: Hughie Deinema, Forward, Wisconsin Woodsmen
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jace Fitzgerald, F, West Bend Power – Bryce Garber, F, West Bend Power – Ricky Nelson, F, Wausau Cyclones – Landen Schwantes, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen
East Division Star of the Week: Jory Veenstra, Forward, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings
New Hampshire forward Jory Veenstra lit up the scoresheet over five games totaling 11 points. The Kansas City, MO native recorded a point in all but one game, with 5 goals and 6 assists. Veenstra leads New Hampshire in scoring with 11 goals and 11 assists on the season.
2nd Star: Gabe Vijuk, F, Northeast Generals
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Jake Agoglia, G, New Hampshire Jr. Mountain Kings – Skylar Bawcom, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Chase Leivian, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Levente Pakozdi, F, Northeast Generals
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Dylan Cunningham, Defense, Helena Bighorns
Defenseman Dylan Cunningham’s offensive game was on display in a two-game series where he combined for 10 points. The Helena, MT native started the weekend off with a 7-point night, adding 1 goal and 6 assists. In the following showing, Cunningham added another goal plus handed out 2 assists. This season Dylan has played in 17 games where he has totaled 33 points, which is second most amongst all NA3HL players.
2nd Star: Adam Severson, F, Gillette Wild
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gavin Barr, F, Helena Bighorns – Cobrin Breen, F, Butte Irish – Nathan Bring, F, Great Falls Americans – Mason Czamecki, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – JP Johnson, F, Gillette Wild – Blake Komrofske, F, Great Falls Americans – Kazden Stineff, F, Butte Irish
South Division Star of the Week: Porter Wolk, Forward, Texas RoadRunners
RoadRunners forward, Porter Wolk, had a highlight three game series where he combined for 9 points. The native Texan added 5 goals and 4 assists, including a four-goal game, in those three showings. Wolk has played in 18 games this season with the RoadRunners where he has scored 10 goals and dished out 12 assists for 22 points.
2nd Star: Ryan Piekarski, G, El Paso Rhinos
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kyle Arias, F, El Paso Rhinos – Joey Crowley, F, Texas Brahmas – Jimmy Packee, G, Texas RoadRunners – Noah Van Herik, G, Texas Brahmas
West Division Star of the Week: Matt Haun, Defense, Rochester Grizzlies
Rochester Grizzlies defenseman Matt Haun added six points on the season over a two-game weekend. The Rochester, MN native put on a show for his hometown crowd netting two goals and an assist. Haun followed up that showing the next night by dishing out three assists. Haun has played in 15 games this year where he has totalled 18 points.
2nd Star: Sam Brennan, D, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Miles Berg, D, Mason City Toros – Hayden Johnson, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Zach Laurila, F, Mason City Toros – Gavin Mears, D, Rochester Grizzlies
