Updated statistical leaders, and recent top performers from the USHL and NAHL.
League Leaders
Goals : Mack Celebrini (Chicago) 40
Assists : Ryan Walsh (Cedar Rapids) 39
Points : Mack Celebrini (Chicago) 71
+/- : Jakob Stender (Fargo) +35
Goals Against : Matsej Marinov (Fargo) 2.14
Save % : Jacob Fowler (Youngstown) .921
Top Performers
Jake Richard - ‘04 Forward - Tri-City Storm
Commit : UConn
Richard extended his goal streak Friday night to 6 games, in a 5-4 win over Des Moines. Since coming over from Muskegon, the Florida native has put up 7G 7A in 12 games. The Sabres 6th round pick in 2022 has failed to register a point in only 10 games all season with both the Lumberjacks and Storm. Richard’s feet are constantly moving, and has a want to get to scoring areas.
Jacob Fowler - ‘04 Goaltender - Youngstown Phantoms
Commit : Boston College
In his 2nd season in the USHL, Fowler is currently tied for 1st with Matej Marinov in save % (.921) and 3rd in GAA (2.32). Ranked 7th on the latest NHL Central Scouting North American Goaltenders rankings, Fowler has continued his stellar play in 2023 as the Phantoms currently sit 2nd in the Eastern Conference, tied for 3rd overall in the USHL with 63 points. Fowler has very patient feet, with the flexibility and reactions to cover ice quickly in desperation. In 2023 alone, Fowler has gone 14-2, with 1 or fewer goals against in 10 of 16 games.
Tanner Ludtke - ‘04 Forward - Lincoln Stars
Commit : Nebraska Omaha
Ludtke has taken a big step since scoring just once in 24 games a year ago for the Stars. The 6’0” lefty had his 4 game goal streak snapped last Friday, but was back on the board last night vs Omaha. Ludtke has 7G 6A in his last 10 games.
Mack Celebrini - ‘06 Forward - Chicago Steel
Commit : Boston University
On top of leading the league in goals and points Celebrini recently became the highest scoring U17 player in USHL history, and the 1st 16 years old to score 40 goals in a USHL season. His 5 goal game mid month vs USNTDP was the perfect example of his versatility scoring goals, and will be a force to watch in the USHL playoffs before the NHL draft. The BU commit has scored 2+ goals in 40% of his games since February 1st.
Ryan Conmy - ‘04 Forward - Sioux City Musketeers
Commit : UNH
Despite his goal streak being snapped last night, Conmy continued his point streak to 4 straight with 2 assists vs Fargo. Pucks are off Conmy’s stick quickly, in tight spaces as well as coming off the half wall on the powerplay, with a constant work rate to gain new or better positioning offensively. The UNH commit has 9 points in his last 4 game (4G 5A_ and has registered points in 67% of games in 2023.
Ryan St. Louis - ‘03 Forward - Dubuque Fighting Saints
After playing last season for Northeastern, St. Louis returned to the USHL and remains uncommitted. The Saints leading scorer for goals (20) and assists (32), St. Louis is currently on a 5 game point streak after a 3 point night last night vs Muskegon.
League Leaders
Goals : William Howard (New Mexico) 31
Assists : David Andreychuk (Northeast) 50
Points : David Andreychuk (Northeast) 66
+/- : Drew Sutton (Oklahoma City) +36
Goals Against : Arthur Smith (Lone Star) 1.53GAA
Save % : Gavin Moffatt (Wisconsin) .942
Top Performers
Sawyer Scholl - ‘02 Forward - Minnesota Wilderness
Commit : University of Wisconsin
Since joining the Wilderness from the USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers, Scholl has been quick to make an impact. The Wilderness currently sit 2nd in the Midwest, 4 back from Wisconsin, but just 10 points separating themselves and 7th place Janesville. Scholl has added a quick thinking, offensive creator to the Wilderness lineup, and as of late, has put up 6G 3A in his last 5 games.
Andrew Clarke - ‘04 Forward - St Cloud Norsemen
The January NAHL Forward of the Month has not slowed down, with 14 points in 12 games since the start of February. The skilled righty has quick hands to adjust what’s in front of him, and the offensive IQ to get to scoring areas. In his last 6, the Missouri native has put up 3 goals and 7 assists. Clarke’s production in his first year is impressive, making the junior jump after playing 2021-2022 at the U18 level with the St Louis AAA Blues.
Jakub Krbecek - ‘03 Goaltender - Philadelphia Rebels
Despite his 4 game shutout streak coming to end last night in a 2-1 loss to Maine, Krbecek has been lights out for Philadelphia as they continue to push for a playoff spot in the East Division. The 6’2” Czechia native has been an East Division Star of the Week 3 times since late November, and has a 8-4 record, .948 save % when facing 35+ shots this season. Currently 2nd in NAHL with a .933 save %, tied for 3rd in wins.
William Howard - ‘02 Forward - New Mexico Ice Wolves
Commit : Augustana
The leagues leading scorer with 31 goals has just 2 games since February 1st without registering a point, including a goal streak of 5 games to begin the month. Howard has a true knack for scoring goals, strong and smart with his body, a real force getting to the net, but also a release to score away from the paint. In his last 5, Howard has put up 1G 3A.
Adam Gajan - ‘04 Goaltender - Chippewa Steel
Commit : Minnesota Duluth
Since gaining the eyes of scouts worldwide at the 2023 World Junior Championships, Gajan has continued his form in NAHL play. The Slovakian native had an impressive run since the start of February, going 7-2, and giving up 2 or fewer goals in every game. Gajan’s quick footwork, athleticism and recovery ability for a 6’3” frame is impressive, as he will be the focal point of Chippewa’s push for the post season, currently 6th in a congested Midwest Division, but just 5 points from 3rd. Gajan was ranked #4 for North American Goaltenders for the upcoming NHL draft.
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