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The 2024/25 High School Hockey Player of the Year Award process:
 

To vote, you will need to provide your EMAIL ADDRESS. Select the candidate that you believe is having the best year in High School Hockey and cast your vote!! Voting is limited to 1 vote every 24 hours. THE ONLINE VOTE WINNER IS AUTOMATICALLY IN THE FINAL 4 AND ACCOUNTS FOR 20% OF THE CRITERIA THAT WILL HELP DETERMINE THE 4 SEMI-FINALISTS!

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The criteria that will be used to select the Hockey POTY Award:

30% – Performance Throughout Season
20% – Level of Competition
20% – Online Vote
15% – Big Game Performance
10% – Team Success
5% – Highly Recruited Prospect

Throughout the season, we will be updating player statistics and adding new candidates into the contest as their actual play and performance merits, with a goal of keeping the ten best players on the board. In mid-March we will close online voting and select our final four candidates. The final award selection and presentation will take place after the Hockey Finals with all of our friends at Warrior!
 

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We are thrilled to announce the final four nominees for the prestigious STATE CHAMPS! Mr. Football Award, delivered by Hungry Howie’s!
We’ll reveal the winner shortly after the conclusion of the 2024 Football State Finals. 
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We are thrilled to announce the winner of the prestigious STATE CHAMPS! Volleyball Player of the Year Award, delivered by Michigan Elite Volleyball! Congratulations to Ella Craggs, who has earned this incredible honor with her outstanding performance during the 2024 volleyball season. Thank you to all the nominees for an amazing season!

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Peter Sanin
Detroit Catholic Central
(Class of 2025 - Forward)
Peter is a big returner for us up front from a team that graduated a lot. He produced quite a bit for us last season and so far this year he has done the same. We expect he will continue to do so as we lean on him while a lot of our new guys find their feet. He's got a quick heavy but will also go to the net and find the ugly goals. Brandon Kaleniecki - Detroit Catholic Central Head Coach. Photo Courtesy: Isaac Flicks
Bryson Williams
(Orchard Lake St. Mary's 6-2, 195 WR Sr.)
Committed to Michigan State, Williams is a rangy, athletic and intelligent split end that beats opposing cornerbacks with his quicks, his smarts and timely playmaking. He is the Catholic League's No. 1 rated wide receiver entering the 2024 campaign, highlighting a St. Mary's lineup littered with DI college recruits from top to bottom grade-wise. Williams is one of three future MSU Spartans on the Eaglets '24 roster along with tight end Jayden Savoury and linebacker Charles "D.J." White.

OLSM (10-3)
Last Week Results: Final 4; 28-27 OT win over Groves
Season Stats: 92 yard KO return for TD, 12 TD receptions 1,067 yards receiving), 6 rushing TD (488 yards on ground)
Elliott Larner
(DeWitt 6-0, 185 QB Sr.)
Committed to Michigan Tech, Larner is a doozy of a dual-threat dynamo, wowing fans in the Lansing area with his arm and his feet. His No. 1 target in the pass game is his twin brother Abram, who is committed to Grand Valley State for his college pigskin. So far this season, Larner has stuffed the stat sheet for 674 yards passing and 955 yards rushing and a total of 23 touchdowns. In Week 4, he broke the DeWitt single-game rushing record with 279 yards and 5 scores on the ground.

DeWitt (12-1)
Last Week Results: Final 4; 32-20 loss to Zeeland West
Season Stats: 2,187 yards passing, 33 TDs (1 pick), 1,898 yards rushing 25 TDs
Jaden Pydyn
(Det. Catholic Central 6-2, 200 Sr. RB/LB/S)
Committed to Army for football and baseball, Pydyn is a force of nature on both sides of the ball on the gridiron, imposing his will rushing the rock and relentlessly chasing down ball carriers. Last season, he played quarterback. This fall, he's the Shamrocks No. 1 option in the run game and led undefeated CC (9-0) to a Catholic League title. During the spring, he plays centerfield for the Catholic Central diamond-cutters and is being scouted for the 2025 MLB Draft.

Catholic Central (12-1)
Last Week Results: Final 4; 17-14 loss to Cass Tech
Season Stats: 1,265 yards rushing, 25 TDs (82 tackles from safety)
Peter Sanin
Detroit Catholic Central
(Class of 2025 - Forward)
Peter is a big returner for us up front from a team that graduated a lot. He produced quite a bit for us last season and so far this year he has done the same. We expect he will continue to do so as we lean on him while a lot of our new guys find their feet. He's got a quick heavy but will also go to the net and find the ugly goals. Brandon Kaleniecki - Detroit Catholic Central Head Coach. Photo Courtesy: Isaac Flicks
Owen Hall
Livonia Stevenson
(Class of 2025 - Forward)
Owen Hall is a four-year player who has grown so much over the years. His play and understanding of the game are "next levelesque". He is extremely coachable and is beyond concerned with the team and program's success. He is a great ambassador for Livonia Stevenson and all of Michigan High School Hockey. David Mitchell - Livonia Stevenson Head Coach. Photo Courtesy: Brady Buchanan
Charlie Price
M-1 Griffins
(Class of 2025 - Forward)
Charlie is a 4-year varsity player, 3-year captain who brings relentless effort and joy to the rink every single day. His attention to detail in all areas of the ice, the accountability for his teammates and himself is a driving force to not only his development but also to the overall team's success. Alex Gregorich - M-1 Griffins Head Coach
Alex McCallum
Northville
(Class of 2025 - Defenseman)
Alex "Mac" possesses a rare blend of skill and grit, making him equally likely to block a shot to save the game as he is to score the game-winning goal. He is one of the fiercest competitors I have had the privilege of coaching. Ryan Ossenmacher - Northville Head Coach
Ben Mielock
Forest Hills Central
(Class of 2026 - Forward)
Benny is a 3rd year Junior for us who can do it all. He's a 200 ft player who is your prototypical power forward. He plays in all situations; he is a force every time he touches the ice. Ben's work ethic both on and off the ice is infectious! - Bill McSween - Forest Hills Central Head Coach
James Albers
East Grand Rapids
(Class of 2025 - Forward)
James is a 200ft center with scoring great scoring touch. James plays with speed and can shoot the puck with the best of them. Picking corners on the power play is one of his specialties. His ability to also help in the defensive zone and create transition for the team is underrated quality of his. Chris Newton - East Grand Rapids Head Coach
Ian Kastamo
Hartland
(Class of 2025 - Forward)
Ian Kastamo plays the game of hockey at an elite level. His best attribute is no doubt his hockey IQ. He continuously makes the players around him better. He also possesses deceptive skating and stick skills that help highlight his IQ. Then when you add his compete level to all that you really are looking at a next level player. Rick Gadwa - Hartland Head Coach
Ayden Cook
Flint Powers
(Class of 2026 - Forward)
Ayden is a dynamic player with a high hockey IQ, excellent skating and the ability to score goals in bunches. He is at his best when he is attacking the net, putting extreme pressure on the opponent. He had a great off season and is looking to build on his impressive sophomore season. Travis Perry - Flint Powers Head Coach
Roman Villaire
Brother Rice
(Class of 2025 - Forward)
Roman is a four-year varsity player with dynamic offensive skills, who has learned to play a solid 200 ft game. He is our team leader on and off the ice. Ken Chaput - Brother Rice Head Coach
Julian Johnston
Orchard Lake St. Mary's
(Class of 2025 - Forward)
Julian is one of those players that do not come along very often, his ability to make plays and create offense is exceptional. Julian is very dangerous every time he steps on the ice and has a high level of speed, both with the puck and without, but Julian has that overdrive speed to pull away from defenders. Julian’s skill level with the puck is extremely high, but he possesses a very well-rounded game being just as talented defensively as he is offensively. Brian Klanow - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Head Coach

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