Summaries by Taylor Dean
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Artur Osvepyan, WBS Knights
Osvepyan (‘08) scored a goal in every game he played for the WBS Knights in October and November, registering 13 goals and 12 points over nine games. He is fourth in the franchise for most points per game at 2.78. His standout work on the ice helped the Knights finish November at the top of the Atlantic Division leaderboard. He has since become a regular with the Knights’ Premier team – #USPHLAdvancement in action!
Harold Stauffer, PAL Jr. Islanders
Stauffer (‘07/Lake Grove, N.Y.) ended November on a seven-game points streak, scoring at least one goal in every game since Oct. 21. The PAL Jr. Islanders forward has 38 points (19 goals; 19 assists) in his debut season, including four game-winning goals. He is the second-highest scoring leader for the Elite league and earned Player of the Month honorable mention in October.
Dante Scibelli, PAL Jr. Islanders
Also in his rookie season, Scibelli (‘06/Farmingdale, N.Y.) is at the top of the Elite scoring leaderboard with 41 points and leads the league in assists. He’s on a 14-game points streak that began on Sept. 29. The rookie is having a statement season, leading the franchise in all-time points per game at 2.05. This is Scibelli’s second Player of the Month honor this season, earning a nomination in October.
Forward Honorable Mention: Gunnar MacLellan, Elmira Impact
Defensemen:
Samvel Barsegyan, WBS Knights
Barsegyan (‘08) played 10 games with the WBS Knights in November, scoring three goals and seven assists to help the team win their first three games of the month and end it at the top of the division leaderboard. In his rookie season in the Elite league, the defenseman is the fifth-highest scorer for his franchise.
Colin Hogrefe, Elmira Impact
Hogrefe (‘05/Washington, D.C.) posted four points over five games with Elmira Impact in November. In his third Elite season and second with Elmira, the blueliner has eight points, with three goals and five assists. Hogrefe has played 75 career games in his three USPHL seasons.
Defenseman Honorable Mention: Troy Ehrie, Jersey Hitmen
Goaltender
Dominik Feiler, PAL Jr. Islanders
The October honorable mention nominee, Feiler (‘07/Farmingville, N.Y.) is 6-1-0-0 in his rookie Elite season, helping the PAL Jr. Islanders finished November in second in the Atlantic Division. In his three games played last month, Feiler had 95 saves on 101 shots for a .940 save percentage. The rookie has played 10 games this season, making 289 saves on 307 shots for a .941 save percentage so far this season.
Honorable Mention: Jonathan Hager, Jersey HItmen