Week of March 9
Games of Feb. 25-March 3
Forward: Niko Benjamin, Utica Jr. Comets
Benjamin (‘04/Surprise, Ariz.) scored two goals and three assists for five points, which helped him pass the 100-point mark on March 1. The all-time NCDC games played leader has played in 188 games since first joining the Jr. Comets in 2021-22. He has 103 points over that career, and a career-best 46 points in 47 games this year.
Defense: Gregor Jennersjo, South Shore Kings
Jennersjo (‘04/Stockholm, Sweden) scored two goals and added two assists for four points in three games, including the GWG on March 1 against Seacoast. He has 40 points in 46 games.
Goaltender: Beckham Dempsey, Boston Jr. Rangers
Dempsey (‘04/Wayne, Ill.) stopped 56 of 58 shots from the Seacoast Spartans on Feb. 28. This marked the second win of the season for the two-year veteran.
Rookie: Joshua Itri, Thunder Hockey Club
Itri (‘06/Sandwich, Mass.) scored three goals and added one assist, including two game-winners in the week between Feb. 25-March 3. He currently has 19 points in 47 games.
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 Joshua Boyd
Honorable Mention
Forward:
Will Rassier, South Shore Kings
Finn Fitzgerald, Boston Dogs
Defense
Nolan Berner, Boston Dogs
Goaltender:
Prestyn Carter, Thunder Hockey Club
Justin Bayer, South Shore Kings
Michael Valenta, Utica Jr. Comets
Ayden Pierce, Boston Dogs
Rookie:
Alec Babineau, South Shore Kings
Ben Bakutis, Boston Dogs
