Week of Oct. 22, 2024
Games of Oct. 15-21, 2024
Forward: Carson Castro, Utah Outliers
Castro (‘06/Orange, Calif.) put up a goal and added two assists as the Outliers, helping the Outliers remain undefeated in regulation over their last four games. Castro, a former Anaheim Jr. Ducks AAA player, has four points in five games to start his NCDC career.
Defense: Filip Lezzani, Utah Outliers
Lezzani (‘04/Puchov, Slovakia) is a great example of USPHL Advancement In Action, having been a 2023-24 USPHL Premier Northwest Division All-Star last year with the Vernal Oilers. He was a two-year Oiler and was tendered by Utah. This past weekend, he registered the GWG in their 4-0 win over the Rock Springs Grizzlies.
Goaltender: Marcus Ouellet, Utah Outliers
Ouellet (‘04/Toronto, Ont.) made 27 saves in a shutout victory against the Rock Springs Grizzlies, and then also made 31 saves on 32 shots in a win against Casper. The American International College commit is currently 4-0-0-2 on the season with a .945 save percentage, which ranks in the top 10 league-wide.
Rookie: Hunter Bauer, Ogden Mustangs
Bauer (‘06/Cedar Rapids, Iowa) continues his hot streak, putting up his league-leading third shutout – and his third in four games – on Oct. 18, stopping all 18 shots he faced from the Casper Warbirds. He is 4-1-0-0, and on a four-game winning streak. His .966 save percentage ranks third league-wide.
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
Greyson Settipane, Rock Springs Grizzlies
Defense
Chase Nyitray, Utah Outliers
Edvin Edlund, Rock Springs Grizzlies
Goaltender
Thomas Somborski, Rock Springs Grizzlies
Dilans Birkans, Ogden Mustangs
Rookie
Kristof Molnar, Rock Springs Grizzlies
