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 26, 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: Isaac Baker, Forward, Wausau Cyclones
Cyclones defenseman Isaac Baker combined for six points over two games to earn the Central Division Star of the Week. Baker, a St. Cloud, MN native, started the weekend with a three-point game (1 goal, 2 assists), including a power-play goal. On Saturday, the blueliner dished out three assists to help Wausau in their weekend sweep over Oregon. Baker has played in 19 games this season where he has totaled 27 points, which is second most amongst the Wausau roster.
2nd Star: Cole Fenske, F, West Bend Power
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gabe Randel, F, Wausau Cyclones
East Division Star of the Week: Chris Hamilton, Defense, Norwich Sea Captains
Norwich Sea Captains defenseman Chris Hamilton dished out two assists in the Sea Captain's lone game over the weekend. The Ridgefield, CT native has appeared in 18 games this season for Norwich where he has added 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points.
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Elijah White, Defense, Sheridan Hawks
Sheridan defenseman Elijah White posted 6 points over two games to earn the Frontier Division Star of the Week. In a weekend sweep over Yellowstone, the blueliner added a goal and two assists in each game. The Madison, AL native has played in 22 games this year where he has combined for 16 points.
2nd Star: Kaden Rhyder, G, Great Falls Americans
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Camden Cunningham, F, Helena Bighorns – Mason Czarnecki, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – Tanner Freed, F, Sheridan Hawks – Weston Gerke, G, Gillette Wild – Jason Hammett, F, Helena Bighorns – Phill Harrell, D, Great Falls Americans – Kazden Stineff, F, Butte Irish – Spencer Wilkinson, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs
South Division Star of the Week: Ryan Spreyne, Forward, Texas Brahmas
Texas Brahmas forward Ryan Spreyne added 7 points to his resume after a three game showing to earn the South Division Star of the Week. On Friday, the Western Springs, IL native netted two goals and handed out an assist. After a quiet Saturday night showing, Spreyne went back to work on Sunday adding two goals and two assists on the night. Spreyne has played in 23 games this season where he has 17 points.
2nd Star: Phillip O’Neil, G, El Paso Rhinos
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gabe Arteaga, D, Texas Brahmas – Joseph Gutierez, F, El Paso Rhinos
West Division Star of the Week: Tyler Kludt, Forward, Alexandria Blizzard
Alexandria Blizzard forward Tyler Kludt posted six points in three games to earn the title as West Division Star of the Week. The Alexandria, MN native kicked off on Wednesday with a four point night (2 goals and two assists) then followed up on Friday with a goal. On Saturday, Kludt added another goal under his belt. Kludt has played in 18 games this season where has scored 8 goals and handed out 7 assists for 15 points.
2nd Star: Miles Berg, D, Mason City Toros
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Edan Cho, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Patrick Dunaiski, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Sam Johnson, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Spencer Klotz, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Luke Robertson, F, Mason City Toros
