The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending October 5, 2025, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
Below are the awards the Great Falls Americans have received for the 2025-26 season (September 2025 – March 2026)
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2025-26 NA3HL STARS OF THE WEEK
2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending February 8, 2026
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending February 8, 2026, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
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For the Week Ending February 8, 2026
Frontier Division Stars of the Week:
Ethan Miller, Forward, GF Americans, Hometown: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Since joining the Americans in mid-October, Ethan Miller has been nothing short of stellar, currently leading Great Falls in goals and ranking second overall in team scoring. This weekend, he showed just how dangerous he can be, driving the Americans’ offense in wins over the Bozeman Icedogs and Butte Irish.
Friday’s matchup with the Icedogs was a nailbiter, but Miller was unstoppable, scoring all three goals to complete his third hat trick of the season in a 3-2 victory.
Saturday was an even more dominant showing for Great Falls, as the team went on a goal-scoring spree with Miller leading the charge. Carrying the momentum from Friday, he turned up the heat, scoring four goals, two in the first period and two in the second, while adding an assist for a five-point night. With four goals, this marks his second game of the season with four goals in a single outing.
After an eight-point weekend, the ‘05 forward has 58 points in 26 games, averaging 2.23 points per game, and keeps proving why he’s one of the most electric players for the Americans this season.
On Ethan’s impact and big weekend for the Americans, Head Coach Greg Sears said: “Ethan has been a great addition to our team since joining in October. He’s proven to be a key part of our lineup and consistently comes through in the moments that matter. With the playoffs approaching, his ability to create offense and make plays at crucial times has been a huge asset, and we’re excited to see where he takes it from here.”
2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending January 11, 2026
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending December 11, 2026, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
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For the Week Ending January 11, 2026
Frontier Division Stars of the Week:
Cooper Clouse, Forward, GF Americans, Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota
The Great Falls Americans made some noise with a statement sweep over the Sheridan Hawks, their first sweep of Sheridan in over two years. Assistant Captain Cooper Clouse is having a breakout second season, already tripling his point total from last year.
During Friday’s 4-1 victory, Great Falls struck first as Ethan Miller scored, with Clouse picking up the assist to give the Americans a 1–0 lead. Later in the second, after killing off a crucial penalty while holding a 2–1 lead, Clouse came through again, scoring with just 49 seconds left in the period to extend the lead to 3–1.
Saturday’s game was a back-and-forth battle that ended 6–5. Clouse got the scoring started by assisting on Great Falls’ third goal on the power play. He then exploded in the third period, scoring back-to-back goals to kick off the final frame, with his second of the night, also on the power play, standing as the eventual game-winner.
With five points on the weekend, Clouse is on fire. The Fargo, North Dakota native has now extended his point streak to 22 games, the longest in the NA3HL, showing why he’s one of the league’s most dangerous and consistent players.
Head Coach Greg Sears highlighted just how important Cooper has been for the Americans all season: “Cooper has been outstanding for us all year. As an assistant captain, he sets the tone in everything he does, on and off the ice. He was a massive part of our sweep over Sheridan, and with a 22-game point streak going, his consistency speaks for itself. We’re thrilled to see where he takes it from here.”
2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending December 4, 2026
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending December 4, 2026, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
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For the Week Ending December 4, 2026
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (3rd Star):
AJ Prioli, Forward, GF Americans, Hometown: Weymouth, Massachusetts
2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending November 30, 2025
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending November 30, 2025, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
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For the Week Ending November 30, 2025
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (3rd Star):
Gordon Jennings, Defenseman, GF Americans, Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending November 23, 2025
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending November 23, 2025, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
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For the Week Ending November 23, 2025
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (3rd Star):
Cole Murphy, Goaltender, GF Americans, Hometown: New Prague, Minnesota
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2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending November 16, 2025
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending November 16, 2025, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
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For the Week Ending November 16, 2025
Frontier Division Stars of the Week:
Ethan Miller, Forward, GF Americans, Hometown: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Ethan Miller and the Great Falls Americans swept the weekend, earning wins over the Butte Irish and Bozeman Icedogs. Since joining the team in mid-October, Miller has been a major driving force in the Americans’ offense, and this weekend was no exception.
In Friday’s impressive 7–3 win over the Irish, Miller got things started by assisting on Great Falls’ first goal to tie the game 1–1 midway through the opening period. Before the frame ended, he added a goal of his own to give the Americans a 2–1 lead. He kept it rolling in the second, extending the lead to 4–1, and later finished off the hat trick by scoring the team’s final goal of the night.
Saturday’s game was a lower-scoring affair, but still a strong performance as the Americans secured a 4–1 win over the Icedogs. Miller played a key role on the power play, dishing out two assists on the man advantage.
With six points on the weekend, Miller has been unstoppable, recording points in eight of his nine games and averaging 2.78 points per game for a season total of 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists).
From the ice to the locker room, Americans Head Coach Greg Sears says Miller has made a difference: “Ethan has been a nice addition to our club. As a veteran player, he adds more than his skill up front. He brings a positive influence to the locker room and has made a noticeable impact there as well.”
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (3rd Star):
Reid Lezubski, Forward, GF Americans, Hometown: Chestermere, Alberta, Canada
2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending November 2, 2025
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending November 2, 2025, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
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For the Week Ending November 2, 2025
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (2nd Star):
AJ Prioli, Forward, GF Americans, Hometown: Weymouth, Massachusetts
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2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending October 26, 2025
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending October26, 2025, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
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For the Week Ending October 26, 2025
Frontier Division Stars of the Week:
Kaden Rhyder, Goaltender, GF Americans, Hometown: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
After earning All-NA3HL Third Team honors during the 2024-25 season, third-year Great Falls netminder Kaden Rhyder continues to shine in the NA3HL, delivering a standout weekend for the Americans with wins over the Sheridan Hawks and Yellowstone Quake. The Elizabethtown, PA native was rock solid in net, posting his best numbers of the season.
Game one was a statement win, handing the Hawks only their second loss in the last 10 games. In the 3-1 victory, Rhyder faced an incredible 50 shots, stopping 49 for a remarkable .980 save percentage, his top performance so far this season. He carried that momentum into game two as the Americans rolled to a 7-1 win over the Quake, making 25 saves on 26 shots. Over the weekend, Rhyder faced 76 shots total, allowing just two goals for an outstanding .973 save percentage.
Americans Head Coach Greg Sears was thrilled with Rhyder’s performance, noting his leadership and impact on the team: “It was great to see Kaden back to his old self after the injury. He’s a true leader for us, both on and off the ice, and he had an outstanding weekend that really set the tone for the team.”
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2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending October 19, 2025
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For the Week Ending October 19, 2025
Frontier Division Stars of the Week:
Cooper Clouse, Forward, GF Americans, Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota
Cooper Clouse and the Great Falls Americans split their weekend, defeating the Badlands Sabres before falling just short in an overtime battle against the Gillette Wild.
During Friday’s 6-2 win over the Sabres, second-year forward Clouse delivered his best performance of the season, recording his first multi-goal game.Clouse jumpstarted the offense with the Americans’ first and third goals, including the eventual game-winner, and added two helpers down the stretch to complete a dominant four-point night.
Saturday’s matchup with Gillette was a back-and-forth thriller, with both teams trading goals throughout. Clouse helped swing the momentum with a power-play assist to even things at 2-2 late in the second, then came up big once more, burying the game-tying goal with less than two minutes left to force overtime.
After a weekend of standout play, Head Coach Greg Sears reflected on Cooper’s early-season impact and his growing role as a leader on the team: “Coop had a really strong weekend and continues to build on a solid start to the season. As a veteran, he’s done a great job stepping into more of a leadership role and setting the standard for how we want to play. He leads by example both on and off the ice, and the younger guys feed off that energy.”
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2025-26 NA3HL: Stars of the Week (POTW)
Week Ending October 5, 2025
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) gives out a “Stars of the Week” award each week of the regular season. The awards, sponsored by Bethel University, for the week ending October 5, 2025, are given to the top performing players in each of the six divisions (Central, East, Frontier, South, Southeast and West) of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) that are nominated by their head coaches for their outstanding on-ice contributions.
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For the Week Ending October 5, 2025
Frontier Division Stars of the Week (2nd Star):
Cole Murphy, Goaltender, GF Americans, Hometown: New Prague, Minnesota
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