NAPHL announces 2012-13 16U award winners

The North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) has announced All-NAPHL First, Second and Third Teams, as well as its All-Academic Team in the 16U division for the 2012-13 season.  In order to be considered for selection, players must have been nominated by their respective coaches.  After that, selection is based on player performance in all NAPHL games throughout the 2012-13 season.

“We congratulate all the players recognized this season on their individual and team accomplishments,” said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld.  “What is most encouraging to us is that in four short years of existence, the NAPHL is now considered one of the best Tier I youth leagues under the USA Hockey umbrella.  This past season has seen more college and junior commitments by NAPHL players than ever before and that is a testament to the continued improvement in the level of play each season, the skill and hard work of the players and the dedication of the coaching staffs and parents.”

NAPHL 16U 1^st Team

NAPHL 16U 2^nd Team

NAPHL 16U 3^rd Team

16U All-NAPHL Academic Team

To qualify for the All-NAPHL Academic Team, student-athletes must have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the 2012-13 school year and must have been nominated by a coach. Members of the 2012-13 All-NAPHL 16U Academic Team are (alphabetical by team):

Atlanta Fire: Mitch Gedeon, Robby Korb, Jared McCracken, Joey Tufts – California Titans: Jake Hamacher, Will Robert Johnson, Tyler Morad – Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks: Jason Fritsche, Chris Humer, Eddie Pelka – Lansing Capitals: Alex Desautel, Justin Riffel – New Jersey Jr. Titans: Chris Wuestneck – Omaha AAA Hockey Club: Nathan Churchill, Patrick Grasso, Matt Hehls, Camden VanBrocklin – Phoenix Firebirds: Adam Curwin, Quinn Thibeault – Pikes Peak Miners: Riley DeFazio - Pittsburgh Viper Stars: Adam Alavi, Sam Barnes, Mario Damasceno, Carter Ekberg, Anthony Franks, Wyatt Glover, Luc Lavella, Adam Pilewicz, Joe Randazzo, Alec Schmidtetter, Andrew Walters – Pursuit of Excellence: Grant Dolleveot – San Jose Jr. Sharks: Robert Durst, Kern Luo, Tyson McClellan – St. Louis Selects: Sam Boyer, Andrew Eichenlaub, Tyler Hoffman – Texas Tornado: Nick Nietubyc, Jake Shell, Jack Stensgard – Wenatchee Wild: Chris Koukis, Andrew Lee, Zach Paxman, Luke VanSchaak – West Michigan Hounds: Kyle Berry, Jacob Mavis, Chandler Reinking.