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2026-27 Stars of Week #3

by | Oct 13, 2026

HAVERHILL, MA — The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) Announce Week 3 Stars of the Week, running October 7th through October 11th.

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EHL

Northeast Conference

Cameron Wooles (F) New Hampshire Avalanche

First-year New Hampshire Avalanche forward Cameron Wooles has been an impact player in the early weeks of the 2026-27 season. The New Hampshire native scored a goal and assisted the game winner in their win over the East Coast Wizards before tallying a pair of helpers against H.C Rhode Island. It was HRI’s first loss, and Wooles’ fingerprints were all over the win for the Avs. They’ll wait until Oct. 21 for their next game, which will be against the Providence Capitals. -JB

Andrei Ladygin (F) Elite Golden Knights

The Elite Golden Knights, off the back of a three point game from forward Andrei Ladygin, ended the Express Hockey Club’s undefeated streak. He scored a pair of goals, including a late game winner to bring his point total to seven on the young season. Just a day earlier, the Swiss forward added another goal against the Providence Capitals. On the docket today for the Knights are the New York Apple Core. -JB

Ryder Cheswick (F) Valley Jr Warriors

The Valley Jr. Warriors have collected win number one on the year. It came in 5-4 fashion over the Connecticut Nor’Easter and with three points from 2010 Ryder Cheswick. The native of Canada was part of both first period goals, and added a game tying marker in the third to set the stage for a late game winner. Valley will have their sights set on the East Coast Wizards today. -JB

Mid-Atlantic Conference

Oliver Bunjer (F) New Jersey Bears

Oliver Bunjer did NOT allow the New Jersey Bears to lose this past week. Down 5-1 to the Pennsylvania Huntsmen in the third period, the All Star kicked off the long road back with a pair of goals, assisted another, and then scored the overtime winner for a four point game in a monumental comeback win. He then factored in all three goals, assisting the overtime winner in their 3-2 win two days later. They’ll take on Philadelphia Hockey Club on the 15th. -JB

Hayden Polley (F) Philadelphia Little Flyers

The Philadelphia Little Flyers currently have the top spot in a jam-packed Mid-Atlantic Conference after a two-game sweep over the Hershey Cubs. Hayden Polley collected five points over the two games, including a game winning goal and a shorthanded goal. He now has ten points on the year, as PLF gears up to play the Pennsylvania Huntsmen this week. -JB

Brody Polacek (F) New Jersey 87’s

Along with the Jr. Warriors, the New Jersey 87’s picked up their much-needed first win of the season. It came against powerhouse Philadelphia Hockey Club, where Brody Polacek tallied a pair of goals in the comeback effort.  The ‘07 Binghamton, NY native scored the game-tying goal and the insurance marker late in the third. He added an assist in their loss to PHC as well. The Sevens host the Cubs this upcoming week. -JB

EHL Premier

Northeast Conference

William MacLaren (F) Valley Jr Warriors

William MacLaren had a big game for the Valley Jr. Warriors in their 6-4 win over the Connecticut Nor’Easter, recording a hat trick and an assist. One of his three goals proved to be the game-winner as Valley picked up the victory. Through two EHLP games this season, MacLaren has six points with four of those being goals, including three on the power play. He also added one assist with the EHL club. -NP

Jaxton McComber (F) Valley Jr Warriors

Jaxton McComber had a strong game for the Valley Jr. Warriors in their 6-4 win over the Connecticut Nor’Easter, recording two goals and two assists. He opened the scoring for Valley in the first period and added another goal late in the third to help secure the win. Through six EHLP games this season, Jaxton has seven points, three of those being goals. Both MacLaren and McComber look to stay hot going into their next game against the Providence Capitals today. -NP

Cooper Love (D) Connecticut Nor’Easter

Cooper Love had his most productive game of the season for the Connecticut Nor’Easter in their 6-4 loss to the Valley Jr. Warriors, recording three assists. He assisted on two goals in the first period before adding another assist on Jack Mikan-Jones’ goal in the third. Love has five assists through the first seven games of the season so far and will continue to build on it. They’ll take on the New Hampshire Avalanche today. -NP

Mid-Atlantic Conference

Ricky Sandman (F) Atlantic City Seals

Ricky Sandman had a huge game for the Atlantic City Seals in the blowout, 10-1 win over the Philadelphia Little Flyers, finishing the game with two goals and three assists. Sandman scored both of his goals in the second period while adding an assist in the first period and two in the third. Across two games this week, Sandman has six points with two goals and four assists, including a game-winning goal. Both Donaghy and Sandman look to continue their stellar seasons when they take on the New Jersey 87’s on Saturday, Oct. 17. -NP

Tai Jausovec (F) Union Jr Thunder

Tai Jausovec had a big three-point game for the Union Jr. Thunder in their 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Little Flyers, recording two goals and an assist. Jausovec scored the game-winning goal on the power play in the second period before adding another goal in the third to help the Thunder pull away. Through six games, Jausovec leads the Thunder with four goals and six points. Jausovec and the Union Jr. Thunder will host the New Jersey Bears on Saturday Oct. 17. -NP

Patrick Donaghy (G) Atlantic City Seals

Patrick Donaghy was perfect in net for the Atlantic City Seals, stopping all 29 shots he faced in their 3-0 win over the second-place Hershey Cubs. Donaghy recorded his second shutout of the season as he lifted the first-place Seals further up into the standings with the win on home ice. Through four games this season, Donaghy has a 2.47 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage, three wins and two shutouts. -NP