The AGHF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending September 25, 2022.  The Players of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2022-23 season that honors players in all divisions. Only players that are nominated by their respective teams are considered.

Age Level / Division: 10U
Team: Saugerties Fillies
Player: MaKenna Hetrick (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 9, Assists: 6

No quote was provided by Nominating Coach Dimitri Matthews

Age Level / Division: 12U
Team: St. James
Player: Virginia Gilliam (G) – Games: 4, Goals Against: 8, Saves: Many
“Only had one goalie this weekend, she stepped up and played really well taking all of the responsibility for the weekend,” said Coach Stephen Gerke.

Age Level / Division: 14U Diamond
Team: Princeton Tiger Lilies Black
Player: Pelaja Jensen (D) – Games: 4, Goals: 4, Assists: 2
“Polly was consistent and reliable on both sides of the puck. She embodied our clubs’ values and demonstrated leadership qualities that made a significant impact on the team as a whole. In every game, she made effective plays in our D-zone that led to offense—and she contributed offensively as well,” said Coach Rebecca Morse.

Age Level / Division: 14U Platinum
Team: Reston Raiders
Player: Genevieve Seymour (D) – Games: 4, Goals: 3, Assists: 3
“Genevieve played the best games of her young career at this weekend’s showcase. Along with her defensive teammates and a strong performance from her goalie, Genevieve helped her team record 4 shutouts. She also provided some key scoring punch with 3 goals from the blue line and a handful of apples,” said Coach Todd Seymour.

Age Level / Division: 16U Diamond
Team: NJ Bandits
Player: Hannah Rosenheck (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 9, Assists: 5
No quote was provided by Nominating Coach.

Age Level / Division: 16U Platinum
Team: Reston Raiders 
Player: Alyssa Arsenault (G) – Games: 2, Goals Against: 6, Saves: 80 (approx)
“Played outstanding in her two games as noted by coaches of both opponents following each game. Had highlight reel acrobatic diving save in her first game. Kept team in a position to compete,” said Coach Pat Wildman.

Age Level / Division: 19U
Team: Lady Bulldogs
Player: Ella Hertzog (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 6, Assists: 0
“Ella is the leader of our team on and off the ice. She sets the example of what a teammate should be. A really great hockey player and an even better person,” said Coach Rich Wiese.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

10U
Abigail McCabe (F) Princeton Tiger Lilies

12U
Sofia Makukova (F) WBS Lady Knights
Maya Sturm (F) Princeton Tiger Lilies
Arya Lalbeharry (F) Princeton Tiger Lilies

14U
Megan Harbaugh (G) South Pittsburgh Rebellion
Grace Pacholski (F) MassConn United
Raela Polanish (F) Stateline Hawks
Sydney Sun (F) Princeton Tiger Lilies

16U
Nia Bernhard (F) Lehigh Valley Phantoms

19U
Belle Wurmser (F) Princeton Tiger Lilies