NAHL announces 2021-22 All-Divisional Teams and Honors
The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its All-Division teams and honors for the 2021-22 season. The divisional teams and honors represent the four divisions in the NAHL: Central, East, Midwest and South Divisions, as voted upon and selected by the league’s 29 head coaches and league office. The awards are based on performance during the 2021-22 regular season.
All-Central Division Team
Forward: Michael Mesic, North Iowa Bulls
Forward: Cade Neilson, Aberdeen Wings
Forward: Ryan O’Neill, St. Cloud Norsemen
Defense: Evan Murr, St. Cloud Norsemen
Defense: Jon Ziskie, Bismarck Bobcats
Goalie: Tomas Bolo, St. Cloud Norsemen
Central Division Rookie of the Year: Michael Mesic, Forward, North Iowa Bulls
Central Division Organization of the Year: Austin Bruins
Central Division Academic Achievement Award: Braydon Beahm, Minot Minotauros
Central Division Leadership Award: Jon Ziskie, Bismarck Bobcats
Central Division Community Service Award: Mason Kelly, Aberdeen Wings
All-East Division Team
Forward: Jake Black, Johnstown Tomahawks
Forward: Anthony Calafiore, New Jersey Titans
Forward: John Lundy, Jamestown Rebels
Defense: Evan Orr, Northeast Generals
Defense: David Posma, New Jersey Titans
Goalie: Andrew Takacs, New Jersey Titans
East Division Rookie of the Year: Jak Vaarwerk, Forward, Jamestown Rebels
East Division Organization of the Year: New Jersey Titans
East Division Academic Achievement Award: Miles Gunty, Maryland Black Bears
East Division Leadership Award: Holt Oliphant, Johnstown Tomahawks
East Division Community Service Award: Nathan Jurrens, Jamestown Rebels
All-Midwest Division Team
Forward: Cy LeClerc, Janesville Jets
Forward: Alexander Malinowski, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Forward: Talon Sigurdson, Anchorage Wolverines
Defense: Campbell Cichosz, Anchorage Wolverines
Defense: Cal Mell, Janesville Jets
Goalie: Raythan Robbins, Anchorage Wolverines
Midwest Division Rookie of the Year: Niko Rexine, Forward, Minnesota Wilderness
Midwest Division Organization of the Year: Anchorage Wolverines
Midwest Division Academic Achievement Award: Axel Begley, Minnesota Magicians
Midwest Division Leadership Award: Cal Mell, Janesville Jets
Midwest Division Community Service Award: Kayden Hargraves, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
All-South Division Team
Forward: Dillan Bentley, New Mexico Ice Wolves
Forward: Nicholas Niemo, Lone Star Brahmas
Forward: Kristaps Skrastins, Amarillo Wranglers
Defense: Owen Baumgartner, Wichita Falls Warriors
Defense: Vincent Corcoran, Wichita Falls Warriors
Goalie: Arthur Smith, Lone Star Brahmas
South Division Rookie of the Year: Arthur Smith, Goaltender, Lone Star Brahmas
South Division Organization of the Year: New Mexico Ice Wolves
South Division Academic Achievement Award: Owen Dyer, Wichita Falls Warriors
South Division Leadership Award: Jude Kurtas, Corpus Christi IceRays
South Division Community Service Award: Jack Anderson, El Paso Rhinos
The remainder of the NAHL 2021-22 season awards including the All-NAHL Team, All-Rookie Team, 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, Organization of the Year, Broadcaster of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year, along with the Academic Achievement Award, Leadership Award and Community Service Award, will be all be announced later in the week.
