One of the coolest things about writing top performers every week is seeing some new faces step up and have strong weeks.
At the same time, it is equally great to see players string together consistent performances, seemingly always posting a high number of points.
The race to the playoffs is hot, so players must step up even more.
I apologize for this coming out later than usual this week. Let's dive into the top performers from the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 6.
Holt
Top skater:Â Tanner Cole, Kents Hill
It was a big week for Kents Hill, which earned four straight wins against Bridgton Academy, Hebron, Pingree and Hebron again. Cole, a senior captain, was dominant, posting four goals and nine points. He notched multiple points in all four wins.
Honorable mentions: Sam Stejskal, Kents Hill (3-6—9); Felix-Antoine Parenteau, Kents Hill (3-5—8); Ben Chapdelaine, Kents Hill (2-4—6); Zachary Tsatas, Kents Hill (3-2—5); Ethan Brochu, North Yarmouth Academy (2-1—3); Noah Jimbo, Portsmouth Abbey (1-1—2)
Top goalie:Â Matthew Pimentel, Berwick
Even though Berwick lost both of its games this week, Pimentel brought his best. He made 37 stops in a 3-2 loss to Pingree and followed it up by going toe-to-toe with Maine commit Ryder Shea, stopping 46 of 48 shots in a 2-1 loss to St. George's.
Honorable mentions:Â Kody Yancey, Kents Hill (71 saves on 75 shots over two games); Tristan Bourassa, Kents Hill (54 saves on 57 shots over two games); Vincent Ouellet, North Yarmouth Academy (54 saves on 56 shots over two games); Wes DiModica, Worcester Academy (36 saves on 38 shots)
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Housatonic
Top skater:Â Jack McGregor, Hotchkiss
Most Housatonic teams played only one game over this period, but Hotchkiss had two matchups, taking down Choate, 10-1, and Lawrenceville, 3-1. McGregor was strong in both games, scoring one goal and assisting on three goals against Choate before posting one goal and one assist against Lawrenceville.
Honorable mentions: Jake Owens, Hotchkiss (4-1—5); Michael Buenzow, Hotchkiss (0-4—4); Brennan Cail, Hotchkiss (0-4—4); Seamus Latta, Salisbury (2-1—3)
Top goalie:Â Connor Towle, Hotchkiss
Towle didn't have to face a ton of action in the win over Choate, making 14 stops on 15 shots, but came up big against Lawrenceville, making 35 saves. The junior goalie from Fairfield, Conn., continues to impress with his 2.70 goals-against average and .926 save percentage this season.
Honorable mentions:Â Brady Morris, Taft (57 saves on 63 shots over two games); Ondrej Matousek, Trinity-Pawling (37 saves on 41 shots in one game); Steven Luciano, Salisbury (30 saves on 33 shots in one game); Aidan Hopewell, Kent (28 saves on 30 shots in one game); Anthony Palmer, Avon Old Farms (26 saves on 28 shots in one game)
ISL Eberhart
Top skater:Â Bryan Tang, Middlesex
In a week in which Middlesex went 2-1-0, Tang was the team's leading point-getter. After posting an assist in a 3-2 loss to St. George's, Tang notched two more assists in a 4-3 win over Northfield Mount Hermon. He brought his best against Brooks, scoring one goal and adding three helpers for a 4-3 win. The senior has 36 points in 21 games, which is the top mark on Middlesex.
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Honorable mentions: Carter Meyer, Rivers (2-2—4); Evan Handler, Rivers (1-3—4); Austin Borggaard, St. Mark's (1-3—4); Jack Francini, Middlesex (4-0—4); Zach Baker, Groton (1-3—4); Ben Romer, BB&N (2-2—4); Alex Robbins, BB&N (2-2—4)
Top goalie:Â Ethan Ramonetti, Groton
Groton secured two massive wins over the last week, taking down Rivers, 2-1, and St. Mark's, 4-2. Ramonetti was instrumental in both wins, making 28 saves against Rivers and then a whopping 49 against St. Mark's. The senior '06 is having a terrific season, boasting a 2.36 GAA and a .930 save percentage.
Honorable mentions:Â Ryder Shea, St. George's (54 saves on 57 shots over two games); Jason Delehoy, Rivers (46 saves on 49 shots over two games)
ISL Keller
Top skater:Â Owen Leahy, Lawrence Academy
Leahy continued his dominant season, leading his Spartans to two wins — one over Belmont Hill and another against Winchendon. The Providence, R.I., native factored into every goal against the Sextants with one goal and three assists. He followed that up with another goal and four more assists against Winchendon.
Honorable mentions: Dennis Davidson, Nobles (3-2—5); Billy MacAusland, Nobles (3-2—5); Josh Halliday, Thayer (3-2—5); Shawn Leary, Lawrence Academy (3-2—5); Kyle O'Leary, Nobles (1-3—4); Matt Cataldo, St. Sebastian's (2-2—4); Tommy Anderson, Thayer (0-4—4); Brady Kudrick, Thayer (1-3—4); Spencer Hirsch, Lawrence Academy (2-2—4)
Top goalie:Â Tyler Bloomfield, Nobles
Bloomfield guided Nobles to two wins this past week. He made 24 saves in a 6-2 win over Thayer before making 37 stops to takedown Tabor, 4-3, in overtime. Bloomfield carries a 2.80 GAA and a .913 save percentage on the season.
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Honorable mentions:Â Owen Byers, Tabor (89 saves on 99 shots over three games); Otto McLaughlin, Lawrence Academy (59 saves on 65 shots over two games)
Lakes
Top skater:Â Jack Sadowski, Kimball Union
Another week of Sadowski in this spot. Ho hum. Sadowski posted four-point games against both Northfield Mount Hermon (4-0 win) and Holderness (7-4 win). In a 7-1 win over Phillips Andover, Sadowski posted a goal and an assist. That's five goals and 10 points in three games.
Honorable mentions: Finn Connor, Proctor (6-1—7); Jack McMinn, Kimball Union (1-5—6); Corwith Simmers, Kimball Union (3-2—5); Shawn Oelheim, Brewster (1-4—5); Nolan Davis, Proctor (2-2—4); Beckett Homlish, Proctor (1-3—4); Michael O'Brien, St. Paul's (2-2—4); Andersen Kilbourne, St. Paul's (2-2—4); Tommy Humphreys, St. Paul's (2-2—4); Mason Meltzer, Brewster (4-0—4)
Top goalie:Â Blake Truchon, St. Paul's
Truchon led his squad to a sweep of New Hampton. It started with 29 saves in a 7-1 win before making 36 stops in a 5-2 victory. The sophomore '06 carries a 3.33 GAA and a .909 save percentage on the season.
Honorable mention:Â James Mikos, Vermont Academy (46 saves on 50 shots in one game)
Independents
Top skater:Â Grayden Robertson-Palmer, Phillips Andover
Robertson-Palmer scored a goal in a 5-3 loss to Deerfield and another in a 4-1 loss to Belmont Hill. But the Dartmouth commit brought his best in a 5-4 win over Dexter Southfield on Saturday, scoring two goals and adding two assists.
Honorable mentions: Ethan Skowronek, Phillips Andover (1-5—6); Emerson Marshall, Cushing (3-2—5); Sean Gibbons, Brunswick (1-4—5); Liam Marek, Winchendon (1-4—5); Blake Baksay, Northfield Mount Hermon (2-2—4); Brendan Giles, Brunswick (4-0—4); Sam Ciappa, Canterbury (3-1—4); Ryan Stratton, Canterbury (2-2—4); Joe Marchi, Dexter Southfield (1-3—4); Peyton Millitello, Phillips Andover (1-3—4)
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Top goalie:Â Brady Quackenbush, Phillips Exeter
Quackenbush's week started with a big matchup against Holderness. The Marshfield, Mass., native made 30 stops in a 3-1 loss to one of the highest-ranking teams in the region. In the next game, Quackenbush made 24 saves to sneak past Tilton, 2-1.
Honorable mentions:Â None
