Friday, March 22, 2013

NAPHL announces 2012-13 18U award winners

Press Release

The North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) has announced All-NAPHL First, Second and Third Teams, as well as its All-Academic Team in the 18U division for the 2012-13 season.  In order to be considered for selection, players must have been nominated by their respective coaches.  After that, selection is based on player performance in all NAPHL games throughout the 2012-13 season.
“We congratulate all the players recognized this season on their individual and team accomplishments,” said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld.  “What is most encouraging to us is that in four short years of existence, the NAPHL is now considered one of the best Tier I youth leagues under the USA Hockey umbrella.  This past season has seen more college and junior commitments by NAPHL players than ever before and that is a testament to the continued improvement in the level of play each season, the skill and hard work of the players and the dedication of the coaching staffs and parents.”

NAPHL 18U 1st Team
POS
PLAYER
TEAM
Forward
Max McLain
Anaheim Jr. Ducks
Forward
Connor Hutchins 
Pikes Peak Miners
Forward
Collin Finkhouse
West Michigan Hounds
Defense
Ryan Polin
Lansing Capitals
Defense
Derek Famula
Pikes Peak Miners
Goaltender 
Alex Androkites
Pittsburgh Viper Stars

NAPHL 18U 2nd Team
POS
PLAYER
TEAM
Forward
Drew Doyon
Indiana Jr. Ice
Forward
Marcus Mollica
Anaheim Jr. Ducks
Forward
Trevor Recktenwald 
Pittsburgh Viper Stars
Defense
Blake Waldersen
Phoenix Firebirds
Defense
Ryan Lottes
Pittsburgh Viper Stars
Goaltender 
Chase Munroe
Indiana Jr. Ice

NAPHL 18U 3rd Team
POS
PLAYER
TEAM
Forward
Cam Jorgensen
Lansing Capitals
Forward
Chris Beck
Texas Tornado
Forward
Evan Okeley
Indiana Jr. Ice
Defense
Chaz Reddekopp 
Pursuit of Excellence
Defense
Mikko Kivinen
California Titans
Goaltender 
Bradley Amato
St. Louis Selects

18U All-NAPHL Academic Team
To qualify for the All-NAPHL Academic Team, student-athletes must have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the 2012-13 school year and must have been nominated by a coach. Members of the 2012-13 All-NAPHL 18U Academic Team are (alphabetical by team):

Anaheim Jr. Ducks: Nicholas Katzaroff, Marcus Mollica, Robert Tirea - Atlanta Fire: Alex Sauer, Jacob StackCalifornia Titans: Seth Flory, Jake Lam, Bryce Pate Lansing Capitals: Mitchell ShierNew Jersey Jr. Titans: Tom Godfrey Omaha AAA Hockey Club: Ryan Fretwell, George Gruber Pittsburgh Viper Stars: Alex Androkites, Clayton Bouchard, Connor Cash, Cole Helper, Jon Kasper, Ryan Lottes, Anthony Parrucci, Tristan Ramage, Trevor Recktenwald, Kai Robinson, Jacob Worchester Pursuit of Excellence: Kai Robinson Pikes Peak Miners: Drew Punnett, Jeremiah Reinhart, Gustav Wollenzein San Jose Jr. Sharks: Travis Burrow, Trevor Jensen, Benjamin Messick St. Louis Selects: Seth Cooper, Joey Lupo, Eddie Rogers, Eddie Stevens Texas Tornado: Connor Colombe, Conor Horowitz, Blake McIntyreUtah Regulators: Daniel Brickley, Jared Pike, Teagan Pitcher West Michigan Hounds: Collin Finkhouse, Ted Morrissey, Brandon Wolfe.

 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)

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