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PLAYER OF THE YEAR HISTORY
WHCA Player of the Year Winner Announced
The winner of the 2019-2020 WHCA Player of the Year is Brady Snedden of Northland Pines. Brady and the other finalist were honored at the WHCA banquet held in Madison during state tournament weekend.
THE FINALIST INCLUDED:
- Nick Catalano - Arrowhead
- Jacob Conrad - Notre Dame Academy
- Peyton Hanson - Hudson
- Jackson Henningsgard - Amery
- Tyler Herzberg - University School (USM)
- CJ Lass - Onalaska/LaCrosse
- Marc Sippel - Wausau West
Eau Claire North's Stange Named 2019 WHCA Player of the Year
Sam Stange of Eau Claire North was named the WHCA Player of the Year for the 2018-2019 season. The finalist for this year's award were:
- Gavin Abric - Hayward
- Drake Baldwin - Madison West
- Cole Danielson - Hudson
- Garrett Larsen - Waukesha
- Robby Newton - University School
- Jake Osiecki - Verona
- Jack Rhode - Northland Pines
2018 JACK GORNIAK NAMED WHCA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The recipient of this year's WHCA Player of the Year is West Salem's Jack Gorniak. Each of the eight finalist were recognized at the WHCA State Tournament banquet held at the Alliant Center.
| PLAYER | SCHOOL | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Ahern | St. Mary's Springs | Goalie |
| Dylan Brown | Reedsburg/Dells (RWD) | Forward |
| Jacob Dirks | Onalaska | Forward |
| Alec Elkin | Neenah | Forward |
| Jack Gorniak | West Salem | Forward |
| Jordon Halverson | Hudson | Defense |
| Trevor Hudecek | Eau Claire Memorial | Goalie |
| Max Techel | Wausau West | Defense |
2017 WHCA PLAYER OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED
Ian Malcolmson of the Waukesha Co-op has been selected as the 2016/2017 WHCA Player of the Year.
2017 PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Pictured are the 8 finalist for the WHCA Player of the Year.
2017 PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
| Tyler Husnick | Antigo |
| Matthew Gruber | Appleton United |
| Jordan Steinmetz | Chippewa Falls |
| Dawson Schwengler | Eau Claire Memorial |
| Hunter Schwehr | Fox Cities |
| Chase Blackmun | Hudson |
| Sam Dunn | Sun Prairie |
| Ian Malcolmson | Waukesha |
2016 AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR WINNER ANNOUNCED
Trenton Bliss of Appleton United has been selected as the 2015/2016 American Family Insurance/WHCA Player of the Year.
Trenton is pictured with American Family representative Jon Elvy.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
| PLAYER | SCHOOL |
| ALEX NAGEL | ANTIGO |
| TRENTON BLISS | APPLETON UNITED |
| DYLAN ROSS | EAU CLAIRE MEMORIAL |
| TOMMY MOHS | MADISON EDGEWOOD |
| DAVIS BUNZ | MIDDLETON |
| TYLER EBNER | ONALASKA |
| BLAKE RIPLEY | WAUNAKEE |
| JACOB THOUSAND | WAUNAKEE |
STILLWELL WINS 2015 PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
WHCA/AMERICAN FAMILY PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The winner of the 2014/2015 American Family/WHCA Player of the Year is Tony Stillwell of Notre Dame Academy. Pictured is American Family representative Jon Elvy presenting the award to Tony.
Congratulations to Tony and the other 7 finalist nominated for this award.
| Conner Blanck | St.Mary's Springs |
| Casey Esselman | Wisconsin Rapids |
| Connor Freeman | KMMO |
| Logan Froberg | Bay Port |
| Jack Nejedlo | Fond du Lac |
| Adam Parsells | Wausau West |
| Ty Pelton-Byce | Madison Memorial |
Bresser wins 2014 Player of the Year award
Jacob Bresser of Eau Claire Memorial was named the American Family Insurance/ WHCA Player of the Year at the State Tournament/POTY Banquet held at Madison Turners Hall Wednesday.
The finalists were:
- Mason Appleton, Notre Dame
- Matt Berkovitz, Ashwaubenon
- Jake Bresser, Eau Claire Memorial
- Zed Dietrich, Waukesha
- Brett Gruber, Notre Dame
- Charlie Parker, Verona
- Caleb Schroer, Wisconsin Rapids
- Michael Wilson, Fond du Lac
Other WHCA Award winners announced at the banquet were:
Coach of the Year: Matt Borneman - Antigo
Friends of Hockey Award: Dan Bauer
WHCA Academic State Champion: Chequamegon/Phillips
