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
