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The AGHF would like to congratulate Logan Schumaker-Gromek, captain of the NJ Bandits (19U Diamond), on her commitment to further both her hockey career and education with the Stevenson University Mustangs. The Mustangs are a member of the NCAA Div. III and play in the UCHC conference.

Logan’s journey in the world of hockey has been nothing short of impressive. Currently leading the 19U Bandits in the AGHF’s competitive Diamond Division, Logan’s skills on the ice have not only earned her the captaincy but also caught the attention of collegiate scouts. Her commitment to Stevenson University is a testament to her dedication and prowess in the sport.

Before donning the Bandits jersey, Logan spent an impressive eight seasons with the NJ Colonials, honing her skills and establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the New Jersey hockey scene. Her time with the Colonials undoubtedly contributed to her growth as a player and leader, setting the stage for her impactful role with the Bandits.

Logan’s commitment to playing at the collegiate level not only highlights her individual achievements but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring young female hockey players. Her journey from the NJ Colonials to the 19U Bandits and now to Stevenson University is a testament to the opportunities available for dedicated and talented athletes in the world of women’s hockey.

As Logan prepares to embark on this exciting new chapter in her hockey career, the hockey community eagerly anticipates watching her continue to excel both on and off the ice at the collegiate level. Stevenson University is gaining not just a skilled defenseman but a leader who has proven herself in the competitive arena of girls’ hockey. Logan Schumaker-Gromek’s commitment is a moment of pride for the NJ Bandits, the AGHF, and the broader hockey community.

Click here to see all AGHF commits and/or submit your commitment to be recognized.

For the week ending on November 26th, 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 Jr. Flyers (10U), Saugerties Fillies (12U), MYHA Blue (14U Diamond), Reston Raiders (14U Platinum), Princeton Tiger Lilies Black (16U Diamond), Maryland Jr. Black Bears (16U Platinum), NJ Bandits (19U Diamond), and PHC Belles (19U Platinum).

Reposted by Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation

In a significant stride towards fostering inclusivity in youth hockey, the Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation proudly announces its scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 season, providing a total of $44,900 in financial aid to 64 deserving children. Established in 2020, the foundation aims to eliminate financial barriers hindering youth hockey participation, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the camaraderie and life lessons that the sport offers. Through individual grants and sponsored programs, the foundation strives to ease the financial stress many families face in affording equipment and ice time. Youth hockey, known for cultivating friendships, teamwork, and accountability, becomes an accessible avenue for all, nurturing a lifelong passion for the sport.

Stories of Triumph and Dedication:

Michael Edelstein: A dedicated player on the Grundy Senators 12U hockey team, Michael Edelstein’s journey into hockey began at the age of three. Despite financial challenges, Michael’s single mom supports his passion, and the Black Bear Hockey Foundation scholarship serves as a crucial support, enabling him to continue thriving on the ice.

The Turpin Family: June, James, and Jackson Turpin of the Maryland Jr. Black Bears express their deep gratitude as recipients of the Black Bear Hockey Foundation scholarship. Despite facing financial strains due to their dad’s surgery, the scholarship has allowed them to persist in their love for hockey.

Noah Krasner: A devoted player for the Igloo Jaguars since the age of five, Noah Krasner considers hockey more than just a game—it’s his life. The scholarship, received last year, proved transformative as Noah moved to the 16u level, enhancing both his skills and maturity. Noah’s unwavering work ethic and commitment make him a deserving candidate for ongoing support.

Paulina Rucz: Overcoming the challenges of a rare heart defect, Paulina Rucz, a resilient player on the 16U Elite Islanders Girls team, has defied the odds. The scholarship, received last year, eased financial strain for her mother amid layoffs. Paulina’s remarkable achievements, including MVP and Top Scorer, reflect her dedication, and she looks forward to the continued support of the scholarship in pursuing her dreams in the National Women’s Hockey League.

On this Giving Tuesday, consider contributing to the Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation to help future hockey players. Your donation can make a lasting impact, creating opportunities for aspiring athletes to engage in the transformative power of sport.

Scholarship Recipients
Michael Edelstein
Kamil Szumigraj
Shawn Gearl
Chase Clouser
Hunter Brown
Paulina Rucz
Isaiah Scanlon
Bryston Elgalady
Jean-Paul Dominguez
Alexander Udal
Ivan Shuminski
Chyna Taylor
Jack McKenzie
Jack Doran
Noah Krasner
Nicolette Gentile
Evan Elias
Gemma Graeff
Yahor Putau
Christian Blood
Leland Williams
David Dziomba
Richard G Volgraf (Jr.)
Frank Rosenberry
Xavier Jamison
Kele Aragon
Carlo Pietroboni
Ella Doran
Peyton Hull
Aidan Shine
Braydon Hammond
Ara Landskroener
Antons Podskocijs
Jackson Turpin
James Turpin
June Turpin
Jan Eschler
Brayden Lodise
Amelia Smith
Alexander Kuznikov
Ethan Kotecki
Austin Kotecki
Noah Kotecki
Liam Garten
Camerom Feeley
Avah Williams
Mark Gusev
Chloe Makinson
Draek Davis
Noah Desotti
Keegan Champagne
Preston Champagne
Javion Drupp

For the week ending on November 19th, 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 Jr. Flyers (10U), Saugerties Fillies (12U), MYHA Blue (14U Diamond), Reston Raiders (14U Platinum), Princeton Tiger Lilies Black (16U Diamond), Maryland Jr. Black Bears (16U Platinum), Jr. Flyers (19U Diamond), and PHC Belles (19U Platinum).

Welcome back to the AGHF Player of the Week for the week ended November 5th, 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.

10U Nominating Coach: John Keyburn

Team: Royals
Player’s Name: Amanda Keyburn
Jersey Number: 94
Position: Forward
“2 goals(game winner) vs the undefeated JR Flyers, with only 7 skaters. Played Defense in game 1 over the weekend with only 6 skaters. After her teammate was hurt on a play, her next goal she came over to the bench and told her teammate that she scored that goal for her… the hugged over the boards… so cute to see”

12U Nominating Coach: Bobbi Fedele

Team: WBS Lady Knights
Player’s Name: Ailey McDonald
Jersey Number: 13
Position: Forward
“Ailey was a key player on our short bench with only 8 skaters at this weekend’s AGHF Fall Brawl. After being down 2 goals for the first two periods, Ailey was able to secure our team’s 3rd win of the tournament by scoring our first goal of the game and the game winning goal with 8 seconds left!”

14U Diamond Nominating Coach: James Pierson

Team: Princeton LVPY
Player’s Name: Piper Fretz
Jersey Number: 22
Position: Forward
“Piper was exceptional throughout the entire weekend. She scored 2 beautiful goals in our final game of the weekend against the Stateline Hawks; and then 2 goals in our win over the NJ Bandits. Piper was huge in our team’s performance and was a positive leader both on and off the ice.”

14U Platinum Nominating Coach: Alexis Moed

Team: NY Islanders Elite
Player’s Name: Jordan Bernhardt
Jersey Number: 1
Position: Goalie
“Two back to back shut outs in the showcase”

16U Diamond Nominating Coach: Rebecca Morse

Team: PTL (Orange)
Player’s Name: Marley Haviland
Jersey Number: 19
Position: Forward
“Marley had a phenomenal weekend, perhaps playing some of the best hockey of her career as a teenager. She scored her first two goals of the season, after returning to play in late October from an upper body injury that had her sidelined for three months. Marley’s compete level was elevated to a degree that her coaches hadn’t seen last season. She consistently embodied PTL’s core values—respect, resilient, and relentless—throughout the weekend. In games 1 and 2, she came close to scoring multiple goals but couldn’t find the back of the net. Marley stayed positive and kept shooting, and finally scored in game 3, then again in game 4.”

19U Diamond Nominating Coach: Taylor Borrelli

Team: York Lady Devils
Player’s Name: Jasper Perez
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
“Jasper was switched to wing on the fly this weekend and excelled for switching positions with out practicing wing all week. Jasper made a great read at the blue line and intercepted a pass which lead to a 2-0 and sent a pass to her linemate who scored to secure the win for the Devils in a close game.”

19U Platinum Nominating Coach: Steve Morris

Team: NJ Bandits (Morris)
Player’s Name: Gabriella Shadek
Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
“Gabby recorded 7 goals and 3 assists at this weekend’s showcase helping the team go 2-2.”

Honorable Mentions:

Hannah Babapulle	PTL	10U	78	Defense
Lexi Downer	STJ U12 Girls AA	12U	20	Forward
Aubrianna Jacobus	NJ Bandits 12A	12U	31	Goalie
Natalie Downey	Phantoms Youth 12u girls	12U	88	Forward
Elliette Yeager-Brenner	Jr Flyers 12U Toomey	12U	21	Defense
Grace Luo	Myha AA blue	14U Diamond	9	Forward
Remy Cinquino	NJ Bandits 14AA	14U Diamond	98	Forward
Madison Martin	WBS Lady Knights	14U Diamond	21	Defense
Della Gilligan	PTL Black	14U Diamond	2	Forward
Magnolia Marcus	Stateline hawks 14U Diamond	14U Diamond	91	Forward
Harkiran Sandhu	PTL Orange	14U Diamond	5	Defense
Cassidy Bush	NJ Bandits	14U Platinum	18	Goalie
Gigi Cafaro	New York Islanders Elite	14U Platinum	13	Goalie
Ashlee Grillo	New York Islanders Elite	14U Platinum	77	Forward
Greeley Morgan	Ct Ice Cats	14U Diamond	10	Goalie
Abby McCabe	ptl	14U Platinum	13	Forward
Ella Moakler	ptl	14U Platinum	71	Forward
Layla Marazzo	ptl	14U Platinum	7	Forward
Noga Barda	ptl	14U Platinum	18	Defense
Molly Murphy	Reston Raiders Girls 14U	14U Platinum	44	Center
Paige Russell	PTL Black	16U Diamond	9	Forward
Charlie Randazzo	New York Islanders Elite	16U Diamond	55	Goalie
Emma Sherwood	New York Islanders Elite	16U Diamond	12	Forward
Olivia Rothstein	NJ Bandits	19U Diamond	22	Defense
Rosalia Maldonado	Tri-City Eagles Blue	19U Diamond	21	Defense
Eliana Gardner	Tri-City Eagles Gold	19U Platinum	10	Forward
Alyssa Arsenault	Reston Raiders	19U Platinum	1	Goalie
Kaley Madura	NJ Rockets U19A Blue	19U Platinum	66	Forward

For the week ending on November 12th, 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 Jr. Flyers (10U), Saugerties Fillies (12U), MYHA Blue (14U Diamond), Reston Raiders (14U Platinum), Princeton Tiger Lilies Black (16U Diamond), Maryland Jr. Black Bears (16U Platinum), Jr. Flyers (19U Diamond), and PHC Belles (19U Platinum).

AGHF teams will hit the ice for the Fall Brawl powered by the NGHL this weekend in New Jersey. The tournament kicks off this Friday at 6:00pm with the Princeton Tiger Lilies taking on the New Jersey Bandits in the 14U Platinum Division.

Keep up with scores and schedules in real-time at 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 Fawl Brawl will surely be a fun filled weekend full of competitive girls hockey across all divisions.

Here are this week’s Players of the Week for each division:

12U Nominating Coach: Nicole Poulsen

Team: NJ Bandits
Player’s Name: Daniella Poulsen
Jersey Number: 10
Position: Forward
“Daniella’s stick was on fire this weekend with 5 goals between 2 games with another hatrick for the season!”

14U Diamond Nominating Coach: John Ettore

Team: Princeton Jr Flyers
Player’s Name: Giuliana Pizzichillo
Jersey Number: 91
Position: Forward
“Giuliana was dominant in our win over Princeton. She scored 2 goals, was a +5, won 90% of her face-offs, controlled the defensive zone slot, and was a source of positive energy on the bench for our team.”

16U Diamond Nominating Coach: Tatiana Shatalova

Team: PTL (Black)
Player’s Name: Natalya Gorivodsky
Jersey Number: 83
Position: Defense
“Very reliable defender with a strong and accurate shot, played every game hard and smart.”

16U Platinum Nominating Coach: Pat Wildman

Team: Reston Raiders
Player’s Name: Sasha Morrison and Anna Bryce
Jersey Number: 60, 23
Position: Goaltenders
“Sasha and Anna backboned the Reston Raiders 16U team to a weekend win and tie, including a 1-0 shutout and posting a combined .940 save percentage on nearly 70 shots. The duo has been stellar between the pipes all season and boast an impressive 1.28 Goals Against Average and 4-1-2 record over their last seven games.”

19U Diamond Nominating Coach: Jeremy Jacobus

Team: NJ Rockets (Red)
Player’s Name: Grace Mattone
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Defense
“Tonis aggressive play on the blue line and her never quit engine. Her end to end play is a team motivator.”

19U Platinum Nominating Coach: John Sparks

Team: NJ Rockets
Player’s Name: Breranna DeMarinis
Jersey Number: 26
Position: Defense
“Excellent defense, smart plays, and joined the rush!”

Honorable Mentions:

Adrian Violette	12U	Jr Flyers Toomey		Goalie
Josephine Choi	14U Diamond	NJ Bandits 14AA	29	Forward
Georgie Fowler	14U Diamond	PTL Black	12	Forward
Liz Geiger	14U Platinum	PTL	44	Forward
Zaara Yusufi	14U Platinum	Reston Raiders	11	Forward
Emma Scrudato	16U Diamond	PTL Orange	14	Forward
Riley Malay	16U Diamond	Connecticut Polar Bears	20	Forward
Alexis Riley	19U Diamond	NJ Bandits	#32	Goalie
Kylee Abel	19U Platinum	Reston Raiders Girls U19	74	Center

For the week ending on November 5th, 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), Jr. Flyers (19U Diamond), and Tri City Eagles (19U Platinum).

For the week ending on October 29th, 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), Reston Raiders (14U Platinum), Princeton Tiger Lilies Black (16U Diamond), Reston Raiders (16U Platinum), NJ Bandits Potash (19U Diamond), and Tri City Eagles (19U Platinum).