2012-13 All-NAPHL 18U 1st, 2nd, 3rd Teams and Academic Teams announced

Indiana Jr. Ice and Pittsburgh Viper Stars lead the way with three players each on All-NAPHL 18U teams

FRISCO, TEXAS – 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 18U 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 18U 1^st Team

NAPHL 18U 2^nd Team

NAPHL 18U 3^rd Team

18U 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 18U Academic Team are (alphabetical by team):

Anaheim Jr. Ducks: Nicholas Katzaroff, Marcus Mollica, Robert Tirea – Atlanta Fire: Alex Sauer, Jacob Stack – California Titans: Seth Flory, Jake Lam, Bryce Pate – Lansing Capitals: Mitchell Shier – New Jersey Jr. Titans: Tom Godfrey – Omaha AAA Hockey Club: Ryan Fretwell, George Gruber – Pittsburgh Viper Stars: Alex Androkites, Clayton Bouchard, Connor Cash, Cole Helper, Jon Kasper, Ryan Lottes, Anthony Parrucci, Tristan Ramage, Trevor Recktenwald, Kai Robinson, Jacob Worchester – Pursuit of Excellence: Kai Robinson – Pikes Peak Miners: Drew Punnett, Jeremiah Reinhart, Gustav Wollenzein – San Jose Jr. Sharks: Travis Burrow, Trevor Jensen, Benjamin Messick – St. Louis Selects: Seth Cooper, Joey Lupo, Eddie Rogers, Eddie Stevens – Texas Tornado: Connor Colombe, Conor Horowitz, Blake McIntyre – Utah Regulators: Daniel Brickley, Jared Pike, Teagan Pitcher – West Michigan Hounds: Collin Finkhouse, Ted Morrissey, Brandon Wolfe.

About the NAPHL

The NAPHL, which just completed its fourth season in 2012-13, is composed of Midget Major (18U) and Midget Minor (16U) teams from across North America that compete at the Tier I level. The NAPHL continues to establish itself as the premiere training ground for development and exposure. Not only have players in the NAPHL received year-long recognition from the NHL Central Scouting Bureau, dozens have received scholarships to NCAA Division I schools and hundreds more have been drafted and tendered by North American Hockey League (NAHL) and United States Hockey League (USHL) teams. The NAPHL, which is sanctioned by USA Hockey, utilizes the USA Hockey Officiating Development Program and is designed to maximize the exposure of all the participants through the NAHL’s high-profile recruiting events which attract hundreds of college, junior and professional scouts. The NAPHL provides an organized and competitive experience with an unrivaled scouting presence guaranteed to benefit all of the participating student-athletes and programs. For more information on the NAPHL, visit www.naphl.com