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NAHL Announces 2019-20 All-Rookie Teams

Published on March 31, 2020 under North American Hockey League (NAHL) News Release


DALLAS, TEXAS - The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its All-Rookie Teams for the 2019-20 season, as voted upon and selected by the league's 26 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 or team prior to the 2019-20 season (any junior league or team in any location, foreign or domestic), or entered the season having played less than 10 NAHL regular season games, are considered rookies and eligible for All-Rookie recognition and honors by the NAHL.

2019-20 All-NAHL Rookie 1st Team

Forward: Adam Eisele, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Forward: Will Hillman, Bismarck Bobcats

Forward: Kyler Kleven, Minot Minotauros

Defense: Owen Baumgartner, Minot Minotauros

Defense: Mitchell Digby, Lone Star Brahmas

Goalie: Andrew Miller, Bismarck Bobcats

2019-20 All-NAHL Rookie 2nd Team

Forward: Ryan Coughlin, Corpus Christi IceRays

Forward: Tiernan Shoudy, Austin Bruins

Forward: Brayden Stannard, Maryland Black Bears

Defense: Malik Alishlalov, Johnstown Tomahawks

Defense: Tim Erkkila, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Goalie: Grant Riley, Janesville Jets

2019-20 Central Division All-Rookie Team

Forward: Will Hillman, Bismarck Bobcats

Forward: Kyler Kleven, Minot Minotauros

Forward: Tiernan Shoudy, Austin Bruins

Defense: Owen Baumgartner, Minot Minotauros

Defense: Nico DeVita, Aberdeen Wings

Goalie: Andrew Miller, Bismarck Bobcats

2019-20 East Division All-Rookie Team

Forward: Tyler Cooper, Northeast Generals

Forward: Isaiah Fox, Maine Nordiques

Forward: Brayden Stannard, Maryland Black Bears

Defense: Malik Alishlalov, Johnstown Tomahawks

Defense: Brad Zona, New Jersey Titans

Goalie: Alex Tracy, Johnstown Tomahawks

2019-20 Midwest Division All-Rookie Team

Forward: Adam Eisele, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Forward: Lucas Kanta, Minnesota Magicians

Forward: Parker Lindauer, Janesville Jets

Defense: Tim Erkkila, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Defense: Grant Hindman, Janesville Jets

Goalie: Grant Riley, Janesville Jets

2019-20 South Division All-Rookie Team

Forward: Ryan Coughlin, Corpus Christi IceRays

Forward: Alex Dominique, New Mexico Ice Wolves

Forward: Devan Tongue, Amarillo Bulls

Defense: Mitchell Digby, Lone Star Brahmas

Defense: Aidan Metcalfe, Shreveport Mudbugs

Goalie: Charlie Glockner, Amarillo Bulls

The remainder of the NAHL 2019-20 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, Executive of the Year and Organization of the Year, along with the Apex Learning Academic Achievement Award, Leadership Award and Community Service Award, will be all be announced later this week.




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