NEWHA Weekly Awards: Week 17
Player of the Week
Nicola Forth, Saint Anselm College
The sophomore forward recorded her first career hat trick in the Hawks' 6-3 Friday victory over Post. Her standout offensive performance played a key role in the Hawks' offensive success this weekend as she posted four total points across the two games. She recorded three goals in Friday's 5-2 win before adding an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win. Of her three goals in Friday's win, she scored one power-play goal and completed the hat trick with an empty-net goal. She tallied 12 total shots on the weekend and maintained a plus-three on-ice rating. The Schwenksville, Pa. native's offensive contributions helped the Hawks secure the weekend sweep and reclaim their position atop the NEWHA standings.
Defensive Player of the Week
Annabel Ziskin, Assumption University
The graduate defender contributed on both ends of the ice this weekend to help the Greyhounds in their weekend split against Stonehill. She tallied two assists in Friday's dominant 7-0 shutout victory. The Smithtown, N.Y. native posted a plus-three on-ice rating on the weekend series. She also recorded two shots on goal and logged five blocked shots through both games, helping provide offensive support from the blue line and anchor the Greyhound defensive effort.
Goaltender of the Week
Victoria Rutnik, Long Island University
The sophomore goaltender backstopped the Sharks to back-to-back wins on the road against Franklin Pierce this weekend. She made a total of 68 saves across the weekend series. She stopped 37 shots in a 2-1 win on Friday, including key saves in overtime, before turning aside 31 shots in Saturday's 4-3 victory securing the sweep over the NEWHA leading Ravens. She posted a .944 save percentage and a 1.95 goals-against average over 123:05 of action. The Nutley, N.J. native's strong performance in net helped the Sharks secure the weekend sweep.
Rookie of the Week
Hailey Jussila, Sacred Heart University
The sophomore forward had a strong offensive performance this weekend, contributing to the Pioneers' 2-0-0 weekend against Saint Michael's. She recorded an assist in the Pioneers' Friday 3-2 conference win. She was also strong in the faceoff circle, winning 52.5 percent of her draws (21-40). The Duluth, Minn. native posted a plus-one on-ice rating on the series. She added four shots on goal across the two games to support the Pioneers' offensive effort.
2025-26 WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
WEEK 17
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Nicola Forth, Saint Anselm College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Annabel Ziskin, Assumption University
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Victoria Rutnik, Long Island University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Hailey Jussila, Sacred Heart University
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Bria Holm, Sacred Heart University
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Emma Hoen, Post University
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Jillian Petruno, Sacred Heart University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Payton Palsa, Stonehill College
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brooklyn Schneiderhan, Saint Anselm College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brenna Young, Saint Anselm College
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Jill Hertl, Franklin Pierce University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Addison Andre, Franklin Pierce University
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Grace Babington, LIU
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Reagan Whynot, Stonehill College
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Jill Hertl, Franklin Pierce University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Addison Andre, Franklin Pierce University
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ella Holm, Sacred Heart University
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Addison Robillard, LIU
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Clara Kammholz, LIU
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Addison Robillard, LIU
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Nicola Forth, Saint Anselm College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kayla Lunney, Saint Anselm College
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Kayla Czukoski, Saint Anselm College
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Kayla Lunney, Saint Anselm College
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Maddi Achtyl, Stonehill College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Emma Mörtl, LIU
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Jill Hertl, Franklin Pierce University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Abby Broz, Franklin Pierce University
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Gracie Sacca, Stonehill College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Justina Valentini, Assumption University
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Jillian Petruno, Sacred Heart University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Sasha Marino, Assumption University
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Addison Andre, Franklin Pierce University
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Melanie Targosz, Franklin Pierce University
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Hannah Saunders, Post University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Abby Broz, Franklin Pierce University
CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kayla McGaffigan, Assumption University
CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brooklyn Schneiderhan, Saint Anselm College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Justina Valentini, Assumption University
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Kayla Czukoski, Saint Anselm College
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Abby Broz, Franklin Pierce University
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Alexis Poppleton, Saint Anselm College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Melanie Targosz, Franklin Pierce University
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Eve Stone, Stonehill College
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Kayla Czukoski, Saint Anselm College
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Lucy DeCoteau, Saint Anselm College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Emma Hoen, Post University
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Hannah Saunders, Post University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Kayla Czukoski, Saint Anselm College
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Addie Bowlby, Sacred Heart University
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brianna Morden, Sacred Heart University
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Jill Hertl, Franklin Pierce University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Kailey Jussila, Sacred Heart University
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Maddi Achtyl, Stonehill College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Maggie Korneta, Franklin Pierce University
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Eve Stone, Stonehill College
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Georgia Stevens, Post University
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kayla McGaffigan, Assumption University
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Maddie Quinn, Saint Michael's College
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Annika Lavender, Saint Michael's College
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Kayla Czukoski, Saint Anselm College
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Bria Holm, Sacred Heart University
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Reagan Whynot, Stonehill College
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Jillian Petruno, Sacred Heart University
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Kayla Czukoski, Saint Anselm College
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brooklyn Schneiderhan, Saint Anselm College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Justyce Ohlgren, Saint Anselm College
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Clara Kammholz, LIU
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Kayla Czukoski, Saint Anselm College
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