Week of Jan. 21, 2025
Games played Jan. 14-20, 2025
Forward: Siamion Marshchanok, Pueblo Bulls
Marshcanok (‘05/Belarus) averaged four points per game last week, registering two goals and six assists over two games with the Pueblo Bulls. The points leader for his team this season, he has 39 points across 29 games played in his first year in the NCDC. The forward is on a three-game points streak as he prepares to head into the 2025 All-Star Game with the Mountain team next week.
Defense: Mykyta Bondariev, Pueblo Bulls
Bondariev (‘06/Kyiv, Ukraine) added three points (two goals; one assist) with the Pueblo Bulls, solidifying his place as the highest-scoring defenseman and third-highest-scoring player with the team this season. In his second NCDC season, he has played 70 career games and has 27 career points.
Goaltender: Devin Peck, Pueblo Bulls
Peck (‘05) was a great asset to the Pueblo Bulls last week, going 2-0, including a 36-save shutout on Jan. 17. The rookie goaltender has a .912 save percentage in his inaugural NCDC season and is 12-8-0-1.
Rookie: Sammy Grimaldi, Idaho Falls Spud Kings
Grimaldi (‘05/Elk Grove Village, Ill.) was a force last week, scoring three goals on Jan. 18 for the Idaho Falls Spud Kings. The rookie has 26 games under his belt, with 12 points and counting, including two game-winning goals.
Selection Process: Team coaches first nominate players, the League sends back finalists, and coaches are then able to further vote on finalists or nominate other players.
Summaries By Taylor Dean
Honorable Mention
Forward: Timothy Kim, Idaho Falls Spud Kings
Defense: Leo Mantenuto, Idaho Falls Spud Kings
Goaltender: Charlie Durkin, Idaho Falls Spud Kings