Forwards
Kai Tsoar, Ventura Vikings
Tsoar (‘04/Calabasas, Calif.) averaged a massive 3.13 points per game in December, scoring 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points across eight games. In his first Premier season, Tsoar is on an 11-game points streak, scoring in all but one of 14 games played so far this season. He has 35 points to his name, with 16 goals and 19 assists.
Knut Hornkvist, San Diego Sabers
Hornkvist (‘04/Örnskoldsvik, Sweden) earns his third Player of the Month nomination this season, putting up 21 points over seven games with the San Diego Sabers, averaging 3.13 points per game and surpassing a milestone 100 career points. In his second Premier season he has 110 career points, 67 for 2024-25, over 68 career games played. He is the second-highest-scoring player in the league and the points leader for the Sabers.
Liam Krupcyznski San Diego Sabers
Krupsckyznski (‘04/San Marcos, Calif.) is making statements in his first Premier season, just one point behind franchise points leader Hornkvist. This month, he scored 21 points across seven games for an average of three points per game. He has registered points in all but three of 28 games played this season, with 26 goals and 40 assists for 66 total points.
Honorable Mention: Denver Craig, Ontario Jr. Reign
Defense
Jett McCullum, Ventura Vikings
The November honorable mention, McCullum (‘04/Moncton, N.B.) scored a massive 30 points over eight games this month, doubling his goals scored and adding 25 assists to his name. In his first Premier season, McCullum’s outstanding performance boosted him to become the Vikings’ points leader and the league’s highest-scoring defenseman, with 10 goals and 38 assists for 48 points.
Chayce Tuton, Lake Tahoe Lakers
Tuton (’06/White Horse, Yukon) is having a standout first season in the Premier League. In December, he scored seven points over four games, averaging 1.75 points per game. The blueliner has 34 total points, with 13 goals and 21 assists. He has played 31 games so far this season.
Honorable Mention: Adian Cosgrove, San Diego Sabers
Goaltenders
Nicholas Perry, Henderson Force
Perry (‘05/Chino Hills, Calif.) went 3-0 in December with a .950 save percentage. He performed a career-first 26-save shutout on Dec. 18, securing a win for the Henderson Force against the Columbus Mavericks. In his second season, he has made 463 saves on 506 shots. He has a career .909 save percentage.
Honorable Mention: Brasco Cirillo, Ventura Vikings
Selection Process: The division’s coaches are presented with a ballot form with statistical leaders (ranked by points per game average for skaters and save percentage for goaltenders) and vote on that form. The league takes the results of that vote and presents the coaches with the finalists, who are able to vote on further changes if desired.
Summaries By Taylor Dean
