Boys High School Hockey Players of the Week: Feb. 13-19 (presented by Lawrence Tech Hockey)

TheHS Hockey coverage Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association and Lawrence Tech Hockey have teamed up to create players of the week and players of the month awards, and they have formed a selection committee to help with the process.

Each week, the committee members will take the top nominated players by their respective coaches and high school programs and rank the individual performances. From there, players will be selected from their respective divisions as ‘players of the week.’

MiHockey’s Michael Caples and Stefan Kubus are two of the committee members.

Announced Wednesday, here are the latest Lawrence Tech Hockey High School Players of the Week (for games played from Feb. 13-19). Winners per region are in bold, honorable mentions are in italics.

 

North Region: Tyler Bergwall, Sophomore Goaltender, Marquette

The sophomore goaltender came up big for Marquette stopping 22 shots in a 2-1 win over (#8 D3) Houghton. Marquette is currently ranked 10th in Division 2 with a 10-6-2 record.

Honorable Mention: Lance Kangas (Sr. Forward, Hancock), Matt Yeo (Sr. Forward, Calumet)

 

South Region: Brendan Murphy, Sophomore Defenseman, Saline

Murphy scored 2 goals and 1 assist in both Saline games last week. Saline defeated Dearborn Unified 8-0 and Ann Arbor Huron 5-1. Murphy leads Saline in scoring with 24 goals and 24 assists for a total of 48 points.

Honorable Mention: Sam Chapman (Sr. Forward, Ann Arbor Pioneer), Connor Mogle (Sr. Defenseman, Jackson Lumen Christi)

 

Central Region: Steven Mullaly, Senior Defenseman, Howell

Mullaly put up 5 points in two tight contests. Mullaly would score 1 goal and 2 assists in a 4-3 win over Lakeland. He would add 1 goal and 1 assist in a 4-3 overtime loss against South Lyon Unified. The senior captain currently leads the Highlanders in scoring with 13 goals and 21 assists in 23 games.

Honorable Mention: Sam Spaedt (Sr. Forward, Saginaw Heritage), Dylan Sirrine (Jr. Forward, Midland)

 

West Region: Drake Deering, Senior Goaltender, Forest Hills Central

Deering was perfect last week stopping 21 shots to lead Forest Hills Central to a 5-0 shutout victory over Rockford. Forest Hills Central is currently ranked 2nd in Division 3 with a 19-1-2 record.

Honorable Mention: Brandon Schwandt (Sr. Defenseman, Rockford), Isaiah Bathrick (Sr. Defenseman, Mona Shores)

 

Metro East Region: Jack Barker, Senior Goaltender, Lake Orion

Barker stopped 29 shots in a 3-1 win over (#6 D1) Rochester United. The senior netminder would follow that performance up with 25 saves in a 2-0 loss to (#1 D3) Flint Powers Catholic. Lake Orion is currently ranked 7th in Division 1 with a 14-5-2 record.

Honorable Mention: Nick Schena (Jr. Forward, Stoney Creek), Paul Lucchese (Sr. Defenseman, Grosse Pointe North)

 

Metro West Region: Jordan Venegoni, Senior Forward, Livonia Churchill

Jordan Venegoni came up huge for the Chargers scoring all three of their goals in a 3-2 win over city rival (#4 D2) Livonia Stevenson. The Chargers are currently ranked 5th in Division 2 with a 15-7-0 record. Venegoni currently sits third on the team in scoring with 20 goals and 28 assists in 22 games.

Honorable Mention: Zachary Gallaher (Sr. Defenseman, Plymouth), Carter Eiden (Sr. Defenseman, Hartland)

 

Metro North Region: Henry Gabriel, Senior Forward, Royal Oak

Henry Gabriel flexed his offensive muscle last week scoring 5 goals and 4 assists in two games. The senior captain scored 3 goals and 2 assists in a 7-3 win over Walled Lake Western. He would score 2 goals and 2 assists in a 6-2 win over Birmingham Unified.

Honorable Mention: Robert Kowalczyk (Sr. Goaltender, Notre Dame Prep), Jack Clement (Sr. Defenseman, Brother Rice)

 

Metro South Region: Michael Faremouth, Senior Defenseman, Brownstown Woodhaven

Michael Faremouth scored 2 goals and 6 assists to lead Brownstown Woodhaven to victories over Ann Arbor Pioneer (6-3) and Chelsea (6-5 OT win). Brownstown Woodhaven is currently 13-10-0 and will host Riverview Gabriel Richard tonight at 7:00 pm.

Honorable Mention: Cody Keenan (So. Forward, Grosse Ile), Jacob Schulty (Sr. Forward, Temperance Bedford)