The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out awards weekly, monthly and at the end of each season. Below are the awards the Great Falls Americans have received for the 2021-22 season.
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2021-22 NA3HL STARS OF THE WEEK
2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending January 2, 2022
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending January 2, 2022, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending January 2, 2022
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Thomas Dalsin, Defenseman, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Tyler Sunagel, Forward, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending December 12, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending December 12, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending December 12, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Zac Hattan, Goaltender, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending December 5, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending December 5, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending December 5, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (2nd Star):
Micah Serino, Forward, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Jackson Henningsgard, Forward, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending November 28, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending November 28, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending November 28, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (2nd Star):
Daniel Crutcher, Forward, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Micah Serino, Forward, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending November 14, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending November 14, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending November 14, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Daniel Crutcher, Forward, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Thomas Dalsin, Defenseman, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending November 7, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending November 7, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending November 7, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (2nd Star):
Jackson Henningsgard, Forward, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Zac Hattan, Goaltender, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending October 31, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending October 31, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending October 31, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Tae Evans, Forward, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Garrett Weisenburger, Forward, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending October 24, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending October 24, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending October 24, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Jackson Henningsgard, Forward, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Ben Winkler, Goaltender, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending October 17, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending October 17, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending October 17, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week:
Tyler Sunagel, Forward, GF Americans
Sunagel recorded a whopping eight points in Great Falls’ two games last week to triple his season-long output to that point. Friday’s matchup in Sheridan saw the Plymouth, Wisc., native notch a goal and two helpers — his second multi-point outing in three games — while Saturday’s rematch featured Sunagel’s first hat-trick of the year alongside two more assists. Sunagel boasts 5g-7a—12pts in 10 games this year, and has posted 10 points in his last four games.
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Jackson Henningsgard, Forward, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending October 10, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending October 10, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending October 10, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week:
Thomas Gazich, Forward, GF Americans
Gazich starred for Great Falls despite the team dropping a pair of games to undefeated Helena, as the 2002-born Gazich grabbed five points across the back-to-back set. Gazich, a native of Hopkins, Minn., posted his second straight outing with a goal and an assist on Friday, then upped the ante with a goal and two helpers on Saturday. After two goose-eggs, Gazich has tallied multiple points in each of his last three games, and boasts 7g-6a—13pts in nine games this season.
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Thomas Dalsin, Defenseman, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending September 26, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending September 26, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending September 26, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (2nd Star):
Hunter Maschke, Forward, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Micah Serino, Forward, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending September 19, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending September 19, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
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For the Week Ending September 19, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Henry Fusco, Forward, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
AJ Benit, Defenseman, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending September 12, 2021
The NA3HL gives out a “Stars of the Week” award every week of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending Se;tember 12, 2021, are given to the top performing players in each of the five divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their head coaches.
Please click on the player’s name below for their stats.
For the Week Ending September 12, 2021
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Thomas Gazich, Forward, GF Americans
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (Honorable Mention):
Micah Serino, Forward, GF Americans
Click here to read the full NA3HL article.
2021-22 NA3HL STARS OF THE MONTH
2021-22: NA3HL: Stars of the Month (POTM)
December 2021
The NA3HL gives out a monthly “Stars of the Month” award each month of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey and Vaughn, are given to the top performing players in each of the three positions (Forward, Defenseman, Goaltender) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their respective teams.
For the month of December 2021
NA3HL Forward of the Month (Honorable Mention):
Tyler Sunagel, GF Americans
NA3HL Defenseman of the Month (Honorable Mention):
Thomas Dalsin, GF Americans
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2021-22: NA3HL: Stars of the Month (POTM)
November 2021
The NA3HL gives out a monthly “Stars of the Month” award each month of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey and Vaughn, are given to the top performing players in each of the three positions (Forward, Defenseman, Goaltender) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their respective teams.
For the month of November 2021
NA3HL Forward of the Month (Honorable Mention):
Daniel Crutcher, GF Americans
NA3HL Defenseman of the Month (Honorable Mention):
Thomas Dalsin, GF Americans
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2021-22: NA3HL: Stars of the Month (POTM)
October 2021
The NA3HL gives out a monthly “Stars of the Month” award each month of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey and Vaughn, are given to the top performing players in each of the three positions (Forward, Defenseman, Goaltender) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their respective teams.
For the month of October 2021
NA3HL Forward of the Month (Honorable Mention):
Tyler Sunagel, GF Americans
NA3HL Defenseman of the Month (Honorable Mention):
Thomas Dalsin, GF Americans
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2021-22: NA3HL: Stars of the Month (POTM)
September 2021
The NA3HL gives out a monthly “Stars of the Month” award each month of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey and Vaughn, are given to the top performing players in each of the three positions (Forward, Defenseman, Goaltender) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their respective teams.
For the month of September 2021
NA3HL Forward of the Month (Honorable Mention):
Hunter Maschke, GF Americans
NA3HL Defenseman of the Month (Honorable Mention):
AJ Benit, GF Americans
Click here to read the full NA3HL article.
2021-22: NA3HL: Stars of the Month (POTM)
December 2020
The NA3HL gives out a monthly “Star of the Month” award each month of the regular season. The awards, presented by Bauer Hockey and Vaughn, are given to the top performing players in each of the three positions (Forward, Defenseman, Goaltender) of the North American 3 Hockey League that are nominated by their respective teams.
For the month of December 2020
NA3HL Star of the Month (Goaltender of the Month):
Trever Mellen, GF Americans
Mellen was busy between the pipes in December, seeing just four starts but facing an average of 41 shots per game as he went 3-1-0 with one shutout on the month. Mellen opened things up with an eye-catching 48-save effort against Helena on the 4th before turning aside 30 pucks in his only December defeat a week later. Another 49-save win over Gillette and a 31-save goose-egg against Butte solidified Mellen’s claim to this month’s honors, though, as the Americans’ steady netminder posted a stingy 1.51 GAA and .963% save percentage in December. On the year, Mellen boasts a 14-3-0 record and two shutouts to go with a 2.17 GAA and a .939% save percentage that ranks fifth among NA3HL goaltenders.
NA3HL Forward of the Month (Honorable Mention):
Jake Hayes, GF Americans
NA3HL Defenseman of the Month (Honorable Mention):
Tommy Janes, GF Americans
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2021-22 NA3HL SEASON AWARDS
2021-22: NA3HL: Year End Season Awards
Americans goaltender Mellen earns NA3HL honors for 2020-21
By Kevin Scott
DALLAS, TX., May 24, 2021 — After a year without any Great Falls Americans players receiving any North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) yearly awards for the 2019-20 season, Great Falls had one player that stood out and was honored by the league during the 2020-21 season.
The Great Falls Americans, coached by third -year Head Coach and General Manager, Greg Sears, finished off the 2020-21 regular season in second place behind the league’s best team, the Sheridan (WY) Hawks. The Americans record (after 40 regular season contests were completed) was 27-11-2-0, which earned them a spot in the 2021 NA3HL Playoffs where they won three of their six contests (3-2-1) to finish with a runner-up finish in the Frontier Division. The #2 Americans needed three games to dispatch the #3 Gillette (WY) Wild in the best-of-three Frontier Divisional Semi-Finals before falling in three games to the top-ranked Sheridan (WY) Hawks in the 2021 NA3HL Frontier Division Finals.
The 2020-21 divisional awards included Most Valuable Player (MVP), Forward, Defenseman and Goaltender of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Leadership and Academic Awards, Community Service, and the All-Division teams. The league’s coaches voted on the awards based on performance during the 2020-21 season.
Trever Mellen was awarded the 2020-21 Frontier Division’s Goaltender of the Year announced by the league on Monday, May 24, 2021. Mellen, who completed his second season with Great Falls, is from North Branch, Minnesota and was also named to the six-member All-Frontier Division squad for the 2020-21 season. Mellen, who was the starting goaltender for Great Falls in ten of their first eleven wins to begin the season, compiled a 21-8-1-0 record (including two postseason victories). Trever recorded 914 saves and he had a save percentage of 0.938 during his 27-game regular season.
He also appeared for Team Bauer during April’s Top Prospects Tournament held in conjunction with the NA3HL Fraser Cup (National) Tournament that took place in St. Peters. Missouri. He accumulated 50 saves in two games (0.847 save percentage) playing for Great Falls Americans mentor Greg Sears’ squad.
He was the best goaltender in the Frontier Division this past season ranking eighth in the entire league with a Goals Against Average (GAA) of 2.35.
“This was a very deserving honor for Trever (Mellen),” said Great Falls Americans Head Coach and General Manager, Greg Sears. “He was a huge part of the success we have had the last two seasons. Trever is a great kid both on and off the ice. We are very proud of him.”
The list of award winners are posted below.
| 2020-21 FRONTIER DIVISION: AWARD WINNERS | ||
| Award | Player | 2020-21 NA3HL Team |
| Most Valuable Player | Jacob Cummings | Sheridan Hawks |
| Forward of the Year | Jacob Cummings | Sheridan Hawks |
| Defenseman of the Year | Owen Miley | Missoula Jr. Bruins |
| Goaltender of the Year | Trever Mellen | Great Falls Americans |
| Rookie of the Year | Liam Bland | Missoula Jr. Bruins |
| Academic Achievement Award | Victor Nukovic | Gillette Wild |
| Community Service Award | Joe McCormick | Yellowstone Quake |
| Leadership Award | Ethan Becker | Gillette Wild |
| 2020-21 ALL-FRONTIER DIVISION TEAM | ||
| Player | Position | 2020-21 NA3HL Team |
| Jacob Cummings | Forward | Sheridan Hawks |
| Liam Bland | Forward | Missoula Jr. Bruins |
| Declan Young | Forward | Gillette Wild |
| Simon Herz | Defenseman | Sheridan Hawks |
| Owen Miley | Defenseman | Missoula Jr. Bruins |
| Trever Mellen | Goaltender | Great Falls Americans |
Click here for the 2020-21 Divisional Award NA3HL press release.
2020-21 NA3HL League Awards
The NA3HL league awards for the 2020-21 season were also announced this week. The awards were also performance-based and contained many of the same award categories as the divisional awards as voted on by the head coaches and general managers from all NA3HL clubs.
The awards included the Most Valuable Player of the NA3HL, Forward, Defenseman, and Goaltender of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach and General Manager of the Year and Organization of the Year. The league office also announced their All-AN3HL (1st, 2nd, 3rd Teams) and All-Rookie Teams (1st and 2nd Teams) along with an Academic Achievement Award, Community Service and Leadership Awards.
Trever Mellen, the Americans top goaltender, was also named to the All-NA3HL Third Team in addition to his All-Frontier Division and Frontier Division Goaltender of the Year honors.
“This was a very deserving honor for Trever (Mellen),” said Great Falls Americans Head Coach and General Manager, Greg Sears. “He was a huge part of the success we have had the last two seasons. Trever is a great kid both on and off the ice. We are very proud of him.”
Mellen has not yet announced his college commitment.
2020-21 Season Stats: Trever Mellen
Other notable players from the Frontier Division were honored including Gillette (WY) Wild’s Victor Nukovic, who was presented with the Apex Learning Virtual School Academic Achievement Award. Nukovic’s teammate in Wyoming, Declan Young was announced as an All-NA3HL Third team selection. The top-ranked team, the Sheridan (WY) Hawks, had three players receiving awards (Jacob Cummings, All-NA3HL First Team, Simon Herz, All-NA3HL Rookie First Team as Defenseman, and Dakota Kott, All-NA3HL Rookie Second Team as Defenseman). The Missoula Junior Bruins, who became the Badlands (SD) Sabres during the offseason, had Owen Miley get All-NA3HL Third Team honors, Liam Bland received All-NA3HL Rookie First Team and Pablo Frank was named to the All-NA3HL Rookie Second Team.
Click here for the 2020-21 NA3HL Season Awards press release and list of winners.
Courtesy: North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) Website
May 24, 2021: 2020-21 NA3HL Divisional Awards
May 25, 2021: 2020-21 NA3HL League Awards
