Ironmen Defenseman Named NAHL Star of the Week

Published on December 27, 2012 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Jamestown Ironmen News Release


The North American Hockey League has named Jamestown Ironmen defenseman, Aaron Scheppelman as the North Division Star of the Week.

Now in his third season with the Ironmen franchise, Scheppelman, 20, has been a pillar of strength and consistency along the blueline. The native of Hanover, Michigan, has done what his coaches have asked each season with this season and more specifically this past week, being the perfect example.

Although Scheppelman had registered just five points this season, three of them came this past weekend as his 1st place Ironmen posted a weekend home sweep of the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings. In Friday's 3-2 shootout win, Scheppelman (5'11/200) assisted on both goals in regulation for Jamestown. In Saturday's 3-2 overtime win, Scheppelman picked up another assist. He was also +3 during the weekend sweep.

"Aaron has been the definition of a hard-working leader," said Ironmen head coach Dan Daikawa. "He doesn't look for the glamorous type of role, he just brings his lunch pail to work every day and does what we ask him to do. He has accepted a different and more defensive role this year and he has become a very well-rounded defenseman."

Scheppelman becomes the fourth Ironmen to earn Star of the Week honors this season. Teammates that have previously boasted this weekly award include forwards Nico Sierra, Tyler Dunagan and Daniel Cesarz.

The Ironmen are currently on their holiday break and will return to action with a pair of games on January 4 & 5 on the road in Janesville.

The Ironmen will return home to the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena the following weekend to host a three game series including a pair of games against the division foe, Soo Eagles. Jamestown is currently tied for first atop the North Division with the Eagles as they both boast a 21-8-3 record.

Jamestown's next home games will take place on Friday January 11 at 7pm, Saturday January 12 at 5pm (both against the Soo Eagles) and Sunday January 13 at 5pm (against the Port Huron Fighting Falcons).

Saturday, January 12 will be Kid's Club Day where members will receive Ironmen gear, a complimentary ticket to the game and are invited to skate with the players after the game. There is still time to sign your child up for the Ironmen Kid's Club, call 716-484-2624 for more information.

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