NAHL Announces 2015-16 All-Rookie Teams
April 26, 2016 - North American Hockey League (NAHL) News Release
FRISCO, TEXAS - The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its All-Rookie Teams for the 2015-16 season, as voted upon and selected by the league's head coaches. The NAHL has also named All-Rookie Teams in each of the four divisions.
NAHL players that have not played in a junior league prior to the 2015-16 season (any junior league in any location), or entered the season having played less than 10 NAHL hockey regular season games, are considered rookies and eligible for All-Rookie recognition and honors by the NAHL.
2015-16 All-NAHL Rookie 1st Team
Forward: Koby Bender, Minnesota Wilderness
Forward: Adam Goodsir, Wichita Falls Wildcats
Forward: Reggie Lutz, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Defense: Cooper Zech, Odessa Jackalopes
Defense: Alex Mehnert, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Goalie: Darion Hanson, Aston Rebels
2015-16 All-NAHL Rookie 2nd Team
Forward: Braden Brown, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
Forward: Pierce Crawford, Minnesota Magicians
Forward: Mikael Hakkarainen, Brookings Blizzard
Defense: Michael Rounds, Wichita Falls Wildcats
Defense: Tyler Vold, Minnesota Wilderness
Goalie: Corbin Kaczperski, Lone Star Brahmas
2015-16 Central Division All-Rookie Team
Forward: Pierce Crawford, Minnesota Magicians
Forward: Matt Jennings, Minot Minotauros
Forward: Mikael Hakkarainen, Brookings Blizzard
Defense: Peter Von Steinbergs, Bismarck Bobcats
Defense: Sam Fuss, Minot Minotauros
Goalie: Peter Thome, Aberdeen Wings
2015-16 East Division All-Rookie Team
Forward: Braden Brown, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
Forward: Anthony Cusanelli, New Jersey Titans
Forward: Paul Maust, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
Defense: Gvido Jansons, Aston Rebels
Defense: Dmitriy Zaitsev, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
Goalie: Darion Hanson, Aston Rebels
2015-16 Midwest Division All-Rookie Team
Forward: Reggie Lutz, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Forward: Koby Bender, Minnesota Wilderness
Forward: Cole Paskus, Janesville Jets
Defense: Alex Mehnert, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Defense: Tyler Vold, Minnesota Wilderness
Goalie: Tommy Nappier, Springfield Jr. Blues
2015-16 South Division All-Rookie Team
Forward: Adam Goodsir, Wichita Falls Wildcats
Forward: Ben Lown, Wichita Falls Wildcats
Forward: Quinn Preston, Topeka RoadRunners
Defense: Michael Rounds, Wichita Falls Wildcats
Defense: Cooper Zech, Odessa Jackalopes
Goalie: Corbin Kaczperski, Lone Star Brahmas
The remainder of the NAHL 2015-16 season awards, including the All-NAHL Divisional Teams and Awards, the All-NAHL Teams, Most Valuable Player, Forward of the Year, Defenseman of the Year, Vaughn Goaltender of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Organization of the Year, along with the Academic Achievement Award, Leadership Award and Community Service Award, will be all be announced later this week.
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