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 23, 2022. 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: Patrick Toomey, Forward, Milwaukee Power
Milwaukee Power forward Patrick Toomey had a powerful showing combining for 7 points in two games. The Phoenix, AZ native accounted for 4 goals, including a hat-trick and game-winning overtime goal, along with handing out 3 assists. Toomey has played in 14 games this season and has totaled 18 points with 9 goals and 9 assists.
2nd Star: Ethan Chesney, F, Peoria Mustangs
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Kaleb Bents, G, Rochester Grizzlies – Lincoln Bienlenberg-Howarth, F, Rochester Grizzlies – Massimo Polistina, F, Peoria Mustangs - Adam Prokop, G, Milwaukee Power - Max Rotsaert, F, Oregon Tradesmen – Will Falconer, D, Oregon Tradesmen
East Division Star of the Week: Noah McCrary, Goalie, Long Beach Sharks
In his 3HL debut with the Long Beach Sharks, Noah McCrary made a statement in his shutout win over the Northeast Generals. The Sun Prairie, WI native backstopped 29 shots in his career first NA3HL game, a 3-0 win over New Jersey.
2nd Star: Roman Winicki, F, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Honorable Mention (alphabeticall): Brian Essing, F, Norwich Sea Captains – Jeremy Henk, F, Long Beach Sharks – Shane Mazur, D, Norwich Sea Captains
Frontier Division Star of the Week: Sky Solig, Forward, Gillette Wild
Gillette Wild forward Sky Solig totaled for 5 points in the two games he appeared in over the weekend. The Warroad, MN native finished the first game of a weekend series with Great Falls adding 2 goals and 2 assists. On the second night, Solig added another goal to finish the weekend with 5 points. This season Solig has played in 12 games and has totaled 20 points with 7 goals and 13 assists. With those numbers, Solig is tied for 5th in the NA3HL amongst all scorers.
2nd Star: Edvin Falkenstrom, G, Yellowstone Quake
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Bloom, F, Gillette Wild – Dawson Bunch, F, Great Falls Americans – Caelin Chinery, F, Butte Cobras – Dominic Hite, G, Gillette Wild – Donovan Knuckles, F, Yellowstone Quake – Ryan McKenna, F, Sheridan Hawks – Wyatt Noble, D, Sheridan Hawks - Matt Ramstad, F, Great Falls Americans – Harlan Wojtusik, F, Helena Bighorns
South Division Star of the Week: Colton Sebastian, Forward, Louisiana Drillers
Drillers forward Colton Sebastian had an outstanding weekend totaling 10 points in three games. The Wichita, KS native added 5 goals, including a hat-trick, and 5 assists, with a 7-point game mixed in. This season Sebastian has played in 13 games where he has totaled for 13 points with 6 goals and 7 assists.
2nd Star: Hampus Ohlsson-Omelius, D, Louisiana Drillers
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Trey Erramouspe, F, El Paso Rhinos – Bryson Frazee, G, Austin Ice Bats – Hunter Hein, G, Texas RoadRunners – Jack Herron, F, Texas RoadRunners – Collin Lemanski, G, Austin Ice Bats – Payne Pent, F, El Paso Rhinos
West Division Star of the Week: Parker Mitchell, Forward, Granite City Lumberjacks
Lumberjack forward Parker Mitchell found himself on the scoresheet in all 3 games he played in as he totaled for 7 points. Mitchell added a goal in two games and then 2 in the third, while adding 3 assists. The Mora, MN native has played in 9 games this season with the Lumberjacks and has totaled for 8 points with 4 goals and 4 assist.
2nd Star: Kyle Mortenson, D, Granite City Lumberjacks
Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Gus Cantwell, F, New Ulm Steel – Ryan Hadland, F, Alexandria Blizzard – Cole Klingbiel, F, Alexandria Blizzard – Jack Laser, F, New Ulm Steel
