2024-25 NA3HL Season Awards

2024-25 NA3HL SEASON AWARDS

2024-25: NA3HL: Year End Season Awards

The NA3HL gives out “Season Awards” at the end of each season. The awards are given to the top performing players in each division and in the entire North American 3 Hockey League.

Americans goaltender Kaden Rhyder selected to the 2025 NA3HL All-Frontier Division and All-NA3HL Third Teams

By Kevin Scott

DALLAS, TX., April 15, 2025 — The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) announced their 2024-25 All-Division and All-NA3HL teams for the 2024-25 league season. 

Each of the league’s five divisions (East, West, Central, Frontier, South) had votes casted by all 35 NA3HL Head Coaches and each division featured three forwards, two defensemen, and one goaltender.  The honors reflect the outstanding performances and contributions of the player throughout the season. 
 
The Great Falls Americans goaltender Kaden Rhyder was selected as a goaltender from the Frontier Division along with Helena Bighorns forward Marcus Fritel and defenseman Kelton Chadwick, Sheridan Hawks forwards Josh Serino and Vincent Leafe and defenseman Weston Villers from the Butte Irish. 
 
Rhyder from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, played in 35 regular season games and five playoff contests for the Americans. He finished the regular season with 22 wins (22-10-2-0) and went 2-3 in the playoffs for an overall record of 24-13-2-0. He had 1,113 saves in the regular season for a save percentage of 0.930. In the five playoff games, he had 207 saves and allowed 11 goals for a 0.950 win percentage.
 
Here is the full list of All-Division Teams from the Central, East, Frontier, South and West Divisions. 

 

Central Division:

Forward: Andrew Browe (West Bend Power)

Forward: Jackson Hoem (West Bend Power)

Forward: Connor Dvorak (Wausau Cyclones)

Defense: Ben Parent (Rochester Grizzlies)

Defense: Kelly Coldwater (West Bend Power)

Goaltender: Adam Prokop (West Bend Power)

East Division:

Forward: Ethan Miller (Binghamton Buzz)

Forward: Carson Curry (Binghamton Buzz)

Forward: Brody Emond (Maine Nordiques)

Defense: Griffin Gagnon (Binghamton Buzz)

Defense: Jake Wilkerson (Norwich Sea Captains)

Goaltender: Dalton Elliott (Binghamton Buzz)

Frontier Division:

Forward: Marcus Fritel (Helena Bighorns)

Forward: Josh Serino (Sheridan Hawks)

Forward: Vincent Leaf (Sheridan Hawks)

Defense: Weston Villers (Butte Irish)

Defense: Kelton Chadwick (Helena Bighorns)

Goaltender: Kaden Rhyder (Great Falls Americans)

South Division:

Forward: Brody Neish (Louisiana Drillers)

Forward: Joey Crowley (Texas Brahmas)

Forward: Max Arlt (New Mexico Ice Wolves)

Defense: Jonathan Berndt (Louisiana Drillers)

Defense: Dayton Ruppell (Louisiana Drillers)

Goaltender: Cole Schmidt (Louisiana Drillers)

West Division:

Forward: TJ Lepisto (Granite City Lumberjacks)

Forward: Eli Fletcher (Alexandria Blizzard)

Forward: Reid Watson (Minnesota Moose)

Defense: Finn Greeley (Granite City Lumberjacks)

Defense: Easton Schmit (Alexandria Blizzard)

Goaltender: Trent Peterson (Granite City Lumberjacks)

Rhyder also made the All-NA3HL Third Team; League honors All-League Teams, All-Rookie Teams and broadcast awards

DALLAS, TX., April 17, 2025 — The NA3HL unveiled more awards this week including the All-League and All-Rookie teams as well as NATV Awards for Broadcaster and Production of the Year. Each All-League and All-Rookie team showcases three forwards, two defensemen, and one goaltender that were chosed through votes casted  the league’s 35 Head Coaches.

Rhyder was also selected as a goaltender on the All-NA3HL Third Team for his performance on the ice during the 2024-25 season. 

Here is the full list of winners from each of the  categories:

 

All-NA3HL First Team:

Forward: Joey Crowley (Texas Brahmas)

Forward: Marcus Fritel (Helena Bighorns)

Forward: Josh Serino (Sheridan Hawks)

Defense: Jonathan Berndt (Louisiana Drillers)

Defense: Tristen May-Robinson (Wisconsin Woodsmen)

Goaltender: Adam Prokop (West Bend Power)

All-NA3HL Second Team:

Forward: Max Arlt (New Mexico Ice Wolves)

Forward: Ethan Miller (Binghamton Buzz)

Forward: Loghan Weber (Butte Irish)

Defense: Griffin Gagnon (Binghamton Buzz)

Defense: Ashton Morin (Austin Ice Bats)

Goaltender: Cole Schmidt (Louisiana Drillers)

All-NA3HL Third Team:

Forward: Brody Neish (Louisiana Drillers)

Forward: TJ Lepisto (Granite City Lumberjacks)

Forward: Andrew Browe (West Bend Power)

Defense: Finn Greeley (Granite City Lumberjacks)

Defense: Dayton Ruppel (Louisiana Drillers)

Goaltender: Kaden Rhyder (Great Falls Americans)

All-Rookie First Team:

Forward: Vincent Leaf (Sheridan Hawks)

Forward: Jackson Hoem (West Bend Power)

Forward: Wyatt Duke (Peoria Mustangs)

Defense: Easton Schmit (Alexandria Blizzard)

Defense: Dayton Ruppel (Louisiana Drillers)

Goaltender: Cole Schmidt (Louisiana Drillers)

All-Rookie Second Team:

Forward: Max Arlt (New Mexico Ice Wolves)

Forward: Easton Langemo (Butte Irish)

Forward: Ty Smith (Granite City Lumberjacks)

Defense: Carson Wendorff (Willmar WarHawks)

Defense: Caden Feinstein (Helena Bighorns)

Goaltender: Dalton Elliott (Binghamton Buzz)

NATV Broadcaster of the Year: The NATV Broadcaster of the Year Award honors the voice behind the action — recognizing a standout individual who brings energy, insight, and professionalism to every broadcast. This award celebrates those who go above and beyond to connect fans to the game and showcase the spirit of junior hockey.

Scott Keith, Helena Bighorns

NATV Production of the Year: The NATV Production of the Year Award recognizes the team that sets the standard for excellence in live game coverage. From camera work and graphics to audio and overall presentation, this award honors the production crew that delivers a top-tier viewing experience and showcases the game at its very best.

West Bend Power – Tj Dieball, Dylan Ward and the Power production crew

 
Story Courtesy: North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL): NA3HL Announces All-Division Teams for the 2024-25 season! (April 15, 2025)
 
Story Courtesy: North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL): NA3HL League Awards continues (April 17, 2025)