HAVERHILL, MA — The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) Announce the first set of Stars of the Week for Week One, running September 25th through September 29th.
EHL
Northeast Conference
Cayden Miceli (F) East Coast Wizards
The EHL is pleased to announce Cayden Miceli of the East Coast Wizards as a Northeast Conference Star of the Week. The second year forward out of Natick, MA collected five points in the first two games of the season. After a two goal opener in a comeback win against Valley, the 05’ followed it up with a three point game against the Nor’Easter. He boasts the game winning goal in both. The Wizards kick off their showcase slate against Philadelphia Hockey Club on Thursday.
Alex Valentini (D) New Hampshire Avalanche
Out of the New Hampshire Avalanche, defenseman Alex Valentini earns Star of the Week honors. Valentini debuted with the Avs by scoring a pair of goals against his former team, the New England Wolves. The 05’ followed that up with a two assist outing in New Hampshire’s win against Hockey Club Rhode Island. With five points in two games, he is two point shy of his total from last year. He and the Avalanche take on the Capitals this Thursday.
Charles-Etienne Roy (F) New England Wolves
From the 2-0 New England Wolves, Charles-Etienne Roy rounds out our first week of stars. The 06’ native of Quebec has made a seamless transition from the EHLP to the EHL, registering four points in his first two EHL games. A two goal performance, which included a final second game tying goal, helped the Wolves open up with a win against their rival New Hampshire Avalanche. He added an assist as well in the Wolves’ home opener on Saturday. They’ll square off against the New York Apple Core this Thursday.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
Tadeas Bezdek (G) Philadelphia Little Flyers
With two wins, including a shutout, Tadeas Bezdek earns a nod for this week’s Mid-Atlantic stars. The second year out of Czechia has began his age-out campaign on a high note, defeating the Huntsmen both at home and on the road. The second came in shutout fashion, with Bezdek shutting the door on nineteen PAH shots. In total, he’s stopped 46 of the first 47 pucks that have come his way this season. PLF and the Seahawks do battle Thursday evening to wrap up day one of the Showcase on the EHL side.
Ivan Kulagin (F) New Jersey 87’s
In his third year with the New Jersey 87’s, Ivan Kulagin earns his first Star of the Week honors. The 05’ native of Russia was a consistent producer for the 87’s last season and has picked up where he left off. After a goal in their opener, Kulagin registered a point on every goal in the 87’s’ second win against the Apple Core. He now boasts three goals and an assist in just a pair of games. Next up on the docket is Hockey Club Rhode Island, this Thursday.
Alex Haar (F) New Jersey 87’s
The EHL is pleased to announce Alex Haar Jones as the final Star for the Mid-Atlantic Conference. In a pair of games against the New York Apple Core, Haar set the table five different times, notching five assists to kick off the year. He assisted both game winners in two multipoint affairs.
EHL Premier
Northeast Conference
David Han (F) Providence Capitals
It’s been a wild start to the year for the Capitals, with two back and forth games being decided by a single goal. Both those goals belong to one David Han, an 06’ out of San Diego, CA who has been dominant in the early goings of the season. His two goals and three assists place him at the top of the league in the EHLP and his clutch performances will hopefully be a sign of things to come for the Capitals, who take on the defending champion New Jersey 87’s Thursday night.
Mason Czaban (F) Providence Capitals
Another Star of the Week Capital forward with five points – this time, it’s returner Mason Czaban. After two assists in their opening win against the Nor’Easter, Czaban followed it up with a hat trick against their rival Seahawks, scoring each regulation goal for the Caps. The 06’ out of New Jersey also played in their EHL team’s opening game as well.
Nathan Metcalf (G) New England Wolves
In goal for the New England Wolves, newcomer Nathan Metcalf earns the final spot for the Northeast Conference’s Stars of the Week. Stopping 40 of 42 against the New Hampshire Avalanche, the 06’ native of Maine helped secure the win for New England. As the Avalanche pressured in the third period, Metcalf stopped 18 of 19. The Wolves will take on the Capitals Saturday afternoon.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
Ryan Vanderhoff (F) Atlantic City Seals
Atlantic City opened up their first game in EHLP history on a high note with a wild win over the Philadelphia Little Flyers. Ryan Vanderhoff’s fingerprints were all over that victory, with the 07’ New Jersey native scoring the game winner, and adding three assists in the 7-4 win. Although their second game was a loss against the Thunder, Vanderhoff was a bright spot, scoring yet again. Atlantic City will take on the Valley Jr. Warriors on Friday in their first game of the October Showcase.
Matej Denk (F) Union Jr. Thunder
The Thunder have hit the ground running this year, thanks in large part to forward Matej Denk. With an even two points a piece in each of their two games so far, Denk has been instrumental in the 2-0 start. His two goals in the opener included both the tying goal and the late game winner, and he followed that up with a pair of assists against the Seals. UJT’s next test is the gritty Seahawks Hockey Club on Friday afternoon.
Devin Bates (F) Philadelphia Little Flyers
For the Philadelphia Little Flyers, returning forward Devin Bates earns Star of the Week honors. With two games played, Bates has impressed with four points. He scored the first goal of the year for PLF in their opener against the Seals, and collected two assists in their second game against the Bears. Although falling short in both, PLF’s offense is alive and well thanks in large part to the 06’ out of Willow Grove, PA. They are in action on Thursday evening against the Warriors.