Welcome back to the AGHF Player of the Week for the week ended October 15th, 2023! This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.
Here are this week’s Players of the Week for each division:
10U Nominating Coach: Louis Greco
- Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Player’s Name: Kenzie Williamson
- Jersey Number: 26
- Position: Forward
- “During our double header on Saturday, Kenzie showed excellent skills, teamwork and brought positive energy to the team. She scored 3 goals during our first game and 6 goals during our second game – total of 9 goals.”
12U Nominating Coach: Nicole Poulsen
- Team: NJ Bandits
- Player’s Name:Daniella Poulsen
- Jersey Number: 10
- Position: Forward
- “Daniella came into her own and found herself getting a hat trick including the game winner.”
14U Diamond Nominating Coach: Amanda Castignetti
- Team: CP Dynamo
- Player’s Name: Sophia Finkbeiner
- Jersey Number: 13
- Position: Forward
- “Sophia competed throughout the weekend, blocking shots, winning her 1 on 1 battles and continued to cheer on her teammates. She continues to grow as a player and has been rewarded with her efforts by finding the back of the net.”
14U Platinum Nominating Coach: Brooke Reimer
- Team: NJ Bandits
- Player’s Name: Claire Chanfrau
- Jersey Number: 3
- Position: Forward
- “Claire had a phenomenal weekend. Claire lead our team with 4 goals and 1 assist in our 5-2 victory over CT Polar Bears. She had a total of 7 goals and 2 assists for 9 points in our 3 games this weekend.”
19U Diamond Nominating Coach: Jeremy Jacobus
- Team: NJ Rockets
- Player’s Name: Stephanie Xhumba
- Jersey Number: 41
- Position: Goalie
- “Coming off the NGHL Columbus Day Tournament and rolling into this past weekend, Stephine has played in 7 games and compiling a 5 wins while grabbing her third shutout of the season. Steph always has a smile on her face while leading by example with her hard work ethic.”
Honorable Mentions:
| Harper Keenan | Nj Bandits | 19U Diamond | 40 | Goalie |
| Abigail Garofalow | NJ Bandits 14U | 14U Diamond | 20 | Defense |
| Grace Mitchell | Stateline Hawks 16uAA | 16U Diamond | 44 | Forward |
| Hailee Valerio | Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth | 16U Diamond | 93 | Defense |
For the week ending on October 15th, the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation rankings are in. KRACH is a team’s win/loss ratio multiplied by strength of schedule. You can view all rankings on the AGHF KRACH Page here.
The teams that are in first in each division are Princeton Tiger Lilies (10U), Saugerties Fillies (12U), Princeton Tiger Lilies Orange (14U Diamond), Tri City Eagles (14U Platinum), Princeton Tiger Lilies Black (16U Diamond), Reston Raiders (16U Platinum), NJ Bandits Potash (19U Diamond), and Tri City Eagles (19U Platinum).
For the week ending on October 8th, the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation rankings are in. KRACH is a team’s win/loss ratio multiplied by strength of schedule. You can view all rankings on the AGHF KRACH Page here.
The teams that are in first in each division are Princeton Tiger Lilies (10U), Saugerties Fillies (12U), Princeton Tiger Lilies Orange (14U Diamond), Tri City Eagles (14U Platinum), Princeton Tiger Lilies Black (16U Diamond), Reston Raiders (16U Platinum), NJ Bandits Potash (19U Diamond), and Tri City Eagles (19U Platinum).
Welcome back to the AGHF Player of the Week for the week ended October 8th, 2023! This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.
Here are this week’s Players of the Week for each division:
12U Nominating Coach: Rob McCarthy and Dimitri Matthews
- Team: CP Dynamo
- Player’s Name: Jordan Czamara
- Jersey Number: 58
- Position: Goalie
- “Jordyn had an outstanding weekend, allowing only two goals on 56 shots over the course of two games in a single day double header.”
- “I’m not sure how often opposing coaches nominate an opposing player or if we’re even allowed. But Jordyn was a wall this weekend. It took us everything we could throw at her to sneak one past her. By the end of the game our shooters were very frustrated.”
14U Diamond Nominating Coach: Andy McDonald
- Team: WBS Lady Knights
- Player’s Name: Ellyson Dieter
- Jersey Number: 42
- Position: Defense
- “Ellie had a big weekend with 3 points (2G, 1A). Her hard work and constant effort helped her team win their two games!”
14U Platinum Nominating Coach: Todd Seymour
- Team: Reston Raiders
- Player’s Name: Rowen McNeice
- Jersey Number: 2
- Position: Forward
- “Rosie McNeice is a great demonstration of how hard work and dedication in the off-season can have a positive impact on player performance. Rosie recorded an impressive 25 days of activity in our team’s summer shooting challenge, which was the highest activity count on our team. As a result of her off-ice efforts, she has seen a significant improvement in her shot strength and goal scoring, as well as her overall puck possession time, playmaking and assists.”
19U Diamond Nominating Coach: Grace Potash
- Team: NJ Bandits
- Player’s Name: Julia Foglia
- Jersey Number: 12
- Position: Center
- “Julia had two beautiful goals this weekend. She scored the first on a breakaway and the second from a center ice faceoff. She won the faceoff, drove the offensive zone and beat the defensemen by going wide and finished with a bar-down shot.”
Honorable Mentions:
| Atlee Fenton | PTL Elite | 12U | 44 | Forward |
| Maria Dlugolecki | NJ Bandits 14AA Elite | 14U Diamond | 1 | Goalie |
| Brynn Quesnel | ptl | 14U Diamond | 86 | F/D |
| Devin Addvensky | NJ Bandits | 14U Platinum | 6 | Forward |
| Abby Tanner | Tri-City Eagles Blue | 19U Diamond | 35 | G |
| Elizabeth Sanders | Tri-City Eagles Blue | 19U Diamond | 24 | Wing |
For the week ending on October 1st, the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation rankings are in. KRACH is a team’s win/loss ratio multiplied by strength of schedule. You can view all rankings on the AGHF KRACH Page here.
The teams that are in first in each division are Princeton Tiger Lilies (10U), Saugerties Fillies (12U), Princeton Tiger Lilies Orange (14U Diamond), Tri City Eagles (14U Platinum), Princeton Tiger Lilies Black (16U Diamond), NJ Bandits Potash (19U Diamond), and Skyland Lady Kings (19U Platinum).
Welcome back to the AGHF Player of the Week for the week ended October 1st, 2023! This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.
Here are this week’s Players of the Week for each division:
10U Nominating Coach: Louis Greco
- Team: LVPY
- Player’s Name: Siena Greco
- Jersey Number: 56
- Position: Defense
- “Siena dedicated equal energy, passion and commitment during every game during our first showcase this weekend. She is trying to inspire the rest of the players by being a role model, build strong relationships within the team, demonstrate initiative and adopts to new and challenging situations.”
12U Nominating Coach: Rob McCarthy
- Team: CP Dynamo
- Player’s Name: Ella Scapillato
- Jersey Number: 26
- Position: Forward
14U Diamond Nominating Coach: Amanda Castignetti
- Team: CP Dynamo
- Player’s Name: Karissa Chapkosky
- Jersey Number: 16
- Position: Center
14U Platinum Nominating Coach: Todd Seymour
- Team: Reston Raiders
- Player’s Name: Tessa Stoll
- Jersey Number: 20
- Position: Center
- “Tessa Stoll is off to a great start this season and is having a positive impact on her team, both on and off the ice. Tessa plays with an unparalleled determination and puts just as much effort and passion into supporting, encouraging, and celebrating her fellow teammates. She has repeatedly proven herself as an unselfish player who is dedicated to her team. At this weekend’s AGHF Showcase, she managed three goals and an assist while providing a constant stream of encouragement.”
16U Diamond Nominating Coach: Chloe Glass
- Team: York Lady Devils
- Player’s Name: Leah Staiger
- Jersey Number: 43
- Position: Center
- “Leah’s incredible work ethic showed this weekend, where she kept us in our game against Reston Raiders, getting a goal and an assist. She also contributed to our 2-1 win against LVPY, netting the first goal of the game. Leah collected 5 points over the weekend.”
19U Platinum Nominating Coach: Steven Morris
- Team: NJ Bandits
- Player’s Name: Gabrielle Shadek
- Jersey Number: 14
- Position: Forward
- “Gabby led our team in points this weekend at the AGHF showcase with 4 goals and 1 assist. She was vocal in every game encouraging her teammates, created offense, and focused on the positives.”
Honorable Mentions:
| Arianna Dimino | CP Dynamo | 10U | 99 | Forward |
| Emilia Clark | LVPY | 10U | 87 | Defence |
| Tabitha Wlidermann | PTL | 10U | 55 | F |
| Lila Goeller | JR Flyers Cardillo | 10U | 5 | G |
| Abigail Grossman | NY Islanders | 12U | 31 | G |
| Hanna Gunlycke | STJ U12 Girls AA | 12U | 90 | C |
| Adalyn Faust | WBS Lady Knights | 12U | 46 | Defense |
| Maria Dlugolecki | NJ Bandits 14AA | 14U Diamond | 1 | Goalie |
| Maggie Pierson | LVPY Girls 14U Diamond | 14U Diamond | 8 | Goalie |
| Isabella Bruno | PTL Orange | 14U Diamond | 11 | G |
| Layla Klapak | WBS Lady Knights | 14U Diamond | 93 | Defense |
| Anne Vander Voort | Tri-City Eagles Blue | 14U Platinum | 19 | Center |
| Juliana Funiciello | PTL | 14U Platinum | 47 | goalie |
| Madison Kloes | NJ Bandits | 14U Platinum | 12 | Goalie |
| Jolie Vaiana | NJ Bandits 16AA | 16U Diamond | 23 | Forward |
| Callie Siek | PTL Orange | 16U Diamond | 21 | F |
| Sarah Bertino | LVPY | 16U Diamond | 11 | Forward |
| Laci Nelson | York Lady Devils | 19U Diamond | 5 | Center |
| Alexis Riley | NJ Bandits Potash | 19U Diamond | 32 | Goalie |
The Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation is excited for its first Federation Education Series guest this season. This series will feature presentations for our players, families, and coaches on the landscape of hockey and Player Development. The first presentation will feature Ken Martel from USA Hockey.
With over 25 years of experience in player development and a long history as a coach with USA Hockey, Ken Martel was named senior director of player and coach development in November 2022. He is charged with helping provide a framework for associations nationwide to follow for optimal athlete development.
Martel has made appearances behind the bench of nine U.S. teams that have competed in International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships, including four times with the U.S. National Under-18 Team (2000-04), four times with the U.S. National Junior Team (2004, 2006, 2008-09) and once with the U.S. Women’s National Team (2007).
All are welcome to attend however, the presentation is targeted toward 10U to 12U ages. The presentation will cover player development, growth in hockey, what makes for a great youth sports experience, learning in an athletic context, and more.
“Intro to Hockey”
Date: Tuesday, October 17th
Time: 7:00 pm EST
RSVP: Register here!
This webinar will take approximately 30 minutes with time for a Q&A
The Iron Horse Invitational, powered by the NGHL, is set to take center stage in New Jersey this weekend, featuring an exciting lineup of girls’ hockey action across all divisions. Kicking off the festivities, the 19U Diamond division will open the weekend with a thrilling clash between the Florida Alliance and the Rockets. This showdown marks the first of two showcases for the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation. Stay up-to-date with live scores and schedules by visiting the Game Center.
Throughout the weekend, we encourage everyone to engage with us on social media by tagging us in your posts and using our event hashtag. Additionally, if you capture any remarkable game moments, be sure to submit your game clips for a chance to be featured in “Top 5 Plays of the Week.”
The Iron Horse Invitational promises to be a weekend filled with fierce competition and unforgettable moments. Stay tuned for all the excitement as teams battle it out on the ice in New Jersey.
Welcome back to the AGHF Player of the Week for the week ended September 17th, 2023! This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.
Here are this week’s Players of the Week for each division:
12U Nominating Coach: Bobbi Fedele
- Team: WBS Lady Knights
- Player’s Name: Samantha Bus
- Jersey Number: 58
- Position: Defense
- “Sam showed great leadership by assisting our team’s first goal of the game and she continued to push our team into the lead with a hat trick in the 2nd period. Sam’s positive attitude, momentum & teamwork secured our team’s 2nd win against Lehigh Valley Phantoms.”
14U Diamond Nominating Coach: James Pierson
- Team: Lehigh Valley
- Player’s Name: Carlee Emerick
- Jersey Number: 94
- Position: Defense
- “Carlee stepped up to play Defense for us this past weekend. She played exceptionally well and led the squad in blocked shots.”
14U Platinum Nominating Coach: Buzz Lorincz
- Team: PTL
- Player’s Name: Olivia Thomas
- Jersey Number: 42
- Position: Forward
16U Diamond Nominating Coach: Matt Billman
- Team: St. J
- Player’s Name: Naomi Flom
- Jersey Number: 24
- Position: Forward
- “Naomi had an incredible weekend scoring a hattrick in game 1 to help us win 4-2, and a breakaway goal in game 2 that gave us a late third period lead.”
16U Platinum Nominating Coach: Alexis Moed
- Team: NY Islanders Elite
- Player’s Name: Lily Faltischeck
- Jersey Number: 25
- Position: Forward
- “Lily proved to be one of our most effective forwards this weekend. Though she didn’t score, it was her aggressive and gritty play that created scoring opportunities and forced turn overs.”
19U Diamond Nominating Coach: Grace Potash
- Team: NJ Bandits
- Player’s Name: Gabrielle Rothstein
- Jersey Number: 18
- Position: Center
- “Gabby played well and worked hard all weekend. She had 3 very important goals that lead to two wins.”
Honorable Mentions:
| Elizabeth Sulaj | Saugerties Fillies | 12U | 53 | Left Wing |
| Maeve Donnelly | St. James | 12U | 48 | Defense |
| Isabelle Wisner | WBS Lady Knights | 14U Diamond | 11 | Forward |
| Della Gillian | PTL Black | 14U Diamond | 2 | Defense |
| Martha Askarov | Tri-City Eagles Blue | 14U Platinum | 79 | Defense |
| Kate Twomey | NY Islanders Elite | 14U Platinum | 94 | Forward |
| Caroline Schultz | PTL Orange | 16U Diamond | 88 | Forward |
| Camryn Crouch | PTL Black | 16U Diamond | 21 | Defense |
| Grace Steers | Stateline Hawks | 16U Diamond | 7 | Forward |
| Jackie Hong | NY Islanders Elite | 16U Diamond | 8 | Forward |
This past August, seven players from the AHF, AGHF and THF all had the opportunity to represent Team Egypt in the Amerigol LATAM Cup.
In an effort to promote the growth of ice hockey in non-traditional markets, Amerigol has been organizing the LATAM Cup, an international ice hockey tournament that brings together teams from emerging hockey nations.
The Amerigol LATAM Cup has become a focal point for nations with burgeoning hockey programs. It offers these countries a platform to showcase their skills and bring awareness to the growing game of hockey in non traditional markets.
Unfortunately, they came up short in the semis, finishing in fourth place overall. However, the experience gained from competing at this level will undoubtedly serve as a valuable building block for the future. Four members of the Princeton Tiger Lilies (PTL) of the AGHF represented Team Egypt playing co-ed and hope to return next summer with Egypt’s first women’s team.
“This tournament is something I look forward to each year,” said PTL 16U Goaltender Danna Ramadan, “The ultimate goal is leading the way and providing the opportunity for those who want to play in Egypt. This tournament comes with many opportunities, representing our native country, playing with other Egyptian players from around the globe and carrying the face and legacy of many more to come after. Looking ahead we plan to add on to this organization and bring forth a women’s team emphasizing hockey is for everyone. “
“The most memorable part of this tournament was watching teams from various backgrounds participate in the the sport they know and love while showcasing their heritage,” said PTL 14U forward Malac Ramadan, “Nothing will ever compare to representing my country, wearing these jerseys each game, and having the privilege to represent the national Egyptian olympic committee. Overall this whole experience will always be memorable and will be something I look forward to for each year to come.”
“My favorite part of the LATAM tournament was getting to meet people from different countries and seeing their spirits and cultures all come together to play the sport I love,” said PTL 14U forward Sophie Allam, “It was special to me because I gave hope to young Egyptian girls, that someday they can be on the Pharaohs team as well.”
While Team Egypt may not have secured the top spot this year, these young players are already looking forward to returning to the LATAM Cup next season. Their commitment to growing the sport in non-traditional markets exemplifies the mission of Amerigol: to expand the reach of ice hockey and foster its development in unexpected places.
“LATAM truly was truly an experience to remember,” said Mercer Chiefs 16U defensemen Abdallah Mohamed, “Getting a chance to play with my country’s flag on my jersey fueled my love for the sport. The friends I made, the lessons I’ve learned, and the thrill of playing the spot I love while fans cheered from the stands, all made the LATAM Cup a tournament I look forward to every year.”
“Playing in Amerigol’s LATAM cup was a very fun experience, something that I will not forget,” said Mercer Chiefs player Harroun Ali. “The players I made friends with and the coaches that helped me become a better player especially Coach Sameh, Coach Hoss, Coach Andrew and, the Egypt Ice Hockey Men’s team that helped me with any questions I had and helped me become a better skater a better shooter and overall a better person I would always play in LatAm cup as the organizers are very friendly and it is a great place to play hockey in.”
“LATAM was a once in a lifetime experience, not only am I playing with my buddies of the same culture, but I’m learning about other cultures and experiences on the ice,” said Mercer forward Adam Allam , ”Hockey has always been my passion and it just keeps growing every year. Winning the gold medal our first year competing in Latam was a day that will stay in my heart forever. Looking forward to next year’s tournament!”
