ASTON, PA — The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) Announce Week 2 Stars of the Week. These selections come from September 29th through October 4th and the Ice Breaker Showcase.
EHL
Northeast Conference
Aidan Forcier (F) HC Rhode Island
The beat goes on for Aidan Forcier. He debuted to the tune of a hat trick performance against the Elite Golden Knights. He followed that up with a three-point game against the New Jersey 87’s, which included the game winner in the shootout as well. He wrapped up Rhode Island’s Showcase schedule with two goals and two assists in their win against the New York Apple Core.
Sam Steinman (F) Express Hockey Club
The league’s top scorer has been a force for the Express Hockey Club. He has yet to have been held to fewer than two points in a game. Over the course of four games at the Ice Breaker Showcase, he combined for six goals and five assists. The “Stein-Show” also posted two game winners and three power play goals.
Matej Denk (F) Elite Golden Knights
The EHLP’s second highest scorer is having a smooth transition to the EHL level. With seven points across six games, six of them came in his last four games. He scored his first EHL goal in short-handed fashion against the Pennsylvania Huntsmen. The Czechia native also posted two assists in their statement win over the New Hampshire Avalanche, which secured their Showcase sweep. They’ll have a pair of games ahead this week.
Liam Wiseman (D) Express Hockey Club
Liam Wiseman is off to a strong start in his sophomore season of the EHL. Their four game Showcase schedule saw Wiseman tally five points, including a goal in their final game, an 8-1 win over the New Jersey Bears. He has been a weapon on the man advantage as well, with four power play assists as well. Next up, they’ll face off against their rival Seahawks Hockey Club.
Connor Keeley (D) HC Rhode Island
The 6’1 first-year HRI defenseman has been a welcome addition to last year’s Central Division Champions. Keeley, through four games to kick off the season, has produced five assists, including an assist on the game winner in their opener. They’ll host the New Hampshire Avalanche next.
Henry Kinchla (G) East Coast Wizards
Henry Kinchla is responsible for all three Wizards wins thus far this season, two of them coming at the Showcase. He stopped all second-half shots from the Pennsylvania Huntsmen to secure the win in their first game. He then turned aside an impressive 35 in the Wizards’ come-from-behind win against the Philadelphia Little Flyers. The Wizards will host the Avalanche on Wednesday.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
James Caeran (F) Connecticut Nor’Easter
Veteran forward James Caeran is showing no signs of slowing down in his third EHL season. In his last four games, Caeran has registered eight points, including two game winning goals. He’s had a pair of three point games and in their loss against the Express Hockey Club, he had a point on both tallies, including a goal.
Marc Nicastro (F) Philadelphia Hockey Club
PHC enjoyed a 2-1 Ice Breaker Showcase with Marc Nicastro being all over the scoresheet. His biggest day came in the form of a three-point game against the Connecticut Nor’Easter, which also featured the game winner. He wrapped up the Showcase with a goal and an assist in a tight win over the East Coast Wizards.
Ryan Fleischaur (F) Philadelphia Hockey Club
Ryan Fleischauer’s third EHL season is likely to be his most productive. A pair of three point games highlighted the Showcase for the third-year forward. The Long Island native scored a pair of goals against the Connecticut Nor’Easter and had another three point game to close out the Showcase.
Andre Valenzuela (D) Connecticut Nor’Easter
The Connecticut Nor’Easter have had no shortage of offense and have gotten substantial production from defenseman Andre Valenzuela. His last four games have featured two multi-point efforts, including a goal against the Providence Capitals. He assisted on two of their three goals against Philadelphia Hockey Club. Connecticut will take on the Valley Jr. Warriors next.
Angelo Masullo (D) Philadelphia Hockey Club
Angelo Masullo returned to action for the Ice Breaker Showcase and has not disappointed. Masullo’s four point game against the Connecticut Nor’Easter included a goal of his own and an assist on the game winner. He assisted the opening goal in their win over the East Coast Wizards as well. They’ll take on the New Jersey 87’s first this upcoming week.
Nolan Godfrey (G) Hershey Cubs
The Hersey Cubs EHL team earned their first win behind stellar goaltending from Nolan Godfrey. He played all three Showcase games, facing 91 shots and turning aside 83. In their 4-1 win over the Valley Jr. Warriors, he stopped 34 of 35 to deliver HSC the victory. The Cubs will head to Aston this week to take on the Philadelphia Little Flyers.
EHL Premier
Northeast Conference
Chase Browne (F) Valley Jr. Warriors
Chase Browne had a busy weekend, tallying seven points across three games. It began with a goal and an assist against the Valley Jr. Warriors to force a point against the Atlantic City Seals. He followed it up with a pair of multipoint games, including two two-goal performances which featured a game winner against the New Jersey Bears. Browne and the Warriors will take on the Connecticut Nor’Easter this Thursday.
Ira Eaton (F) Seahawks Hockey Club
Ira Eaton is on a four game point streak as the Seahawks Hockey Club split their Showcase slate. He assisted both goals in their 2-1 win over the New Jersey 87’s and another goal and assist against the Philadelphia Little Flyers. He had a point in each of their losses as well. They’re off until October 15th.
Parker Ederveen (F) New Hampshire Avalanche
It’s back to back Stars appearances for the leading scorer of the EHLP, as Parker Ederveen has been dominant thus far. He tallied a pair of points in each of their first two games before exploding for four points against the Philadelphia Little Flyers. After tallying another goal in their final game, the Avs completed the Showcase sweep.
Evan Hill (D) New Hampshire Avalanche
First-year defenseman Evan Hill made his mark at the Ice Breaker Showcase for the New Hampshire Avalanche. He scored the game winner in their shutout victory over the Connecticut Nor’Easter and had a pair of assists across the next three. The Nor’Easter host them next week.
Camden Saltmarsh (D) Providence Capitals
Cam Saltmarsh had a busy weekend for the Caps, sharing time at both the EHL and EHLP levels. He had a pair of assists across the four EHLP games, including on a crucial game-tying goal in their overtime win over the 87’s. He also scored his first EHL over the weekend, a game winner to boot. They take on the Valley Jr. Warriors next week.
John Hedderman (G) Express Hockey Club
The Express Hockey Club got their first win of the season thanks to stellar goaltending from John Hedderman. He stopped 23 of 24 in a win over the New Jersey Bears, and despite a losing effort, stopped another 19 of 20 against the Union Jr. Thunder. They’ll have some time off before they have a rematch against the Seahawks.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
Ricky Sandman (F) Atlantic City Seals
The Atlantic City Seals are off to a strong start in their second season in the EHLP, and Ricky Sandman has been a big piece of that early success. His two goal game included the game winner in their 3-1 victory over the Express Hockey Club. The New Jersey native opened the Showcase with a three point game against the Valley Jr. Warriors.
Luc Rollet (F) Philadelphia Little Flyers
In three of the Philadelphia Little Flyers’ four Showcase games, returning forward Luc Rollet tallied at least a goal. He scored both goals for PLF against the Seahawks Hockey Club, and another goal each against the Valley Jr. Warriors and New Hampshire Avalanche. They’ll have a Friday night matchup against the New Jersey Bears.
Jeremy Drolet (F) Hershey Cubs
The goal-scoring has come in droves for the Hershey Cubs and their 3-1 start. He scored a hat trick against the Seahawks Hockey Club, which included the game winner. The Quebec native also scored a shorthanded goal in a two goal effort against the Express Hockey Club.
Connor Mullen (D) Hershey Cubs
On defense, Connor Mullen has been an important producer for the Hershey Cubs. He assisted the lone goal in their loss against the Providence Capitals before tallying a two-assist game against the Seahawks Hockey Club. He assisted the game-winner in that matchup. The Cubs will head to Jersey Shore Arena next to take on the New Jersey 87’s.
Marshall Windsor (D) Atlantic City Seals
Marshall Windsor is following up on his first season strong with four points in five games. A 2-1-1 Showcase schedule featured a goal and two assists for Windsor, including a power play goal in their 4-3 win against the Valley Jr. Warriors. He also assisted a goal in their final game, a win over the Express Hockey Club. Next on the docket will be the Philadelphia Little Flyers.
Maxwell Amadeo (G) New Jersey Bears
2010 Max Amadeo has made quite the first impression in his rookie campaign with the New Jersey Bears. The Hunterdon Bears youth player appeared in a pair of games during the Showcase and rocked a .960 save percentage between the two meetings. His win came in shutout fashion, where he was also perfect in the shootout. They’ll visit the Philadelphia Little Flyers next.