BOSTON, MA -- Former Eastern Hockey League (EHL) players made their mark across multiple college hockey conferences in Week #3, earning top weekly honors and highlighting the league's strong development pipeline. Here’s a closer look at their standout performances.
Player of the Week: Jake DiNapoli, Assumption College
An alum of the East Coast Wizards during the 2021-22 season, junior forward Jake DiNapoli extended his goal streak to four games with an impressive week for Assumption College. DiNapoli recorded four goals and an assist across three games, including a two-goal performance against Franklin Pierce to close the week. He opened with a goal against Fitchburg State, before capping off his week with another standout effort against the Ravens. DiNapoli currently leads the NE10 in goals scored, with six.
Rookie of the Week: James Tatro, Salem State
James Tatro, who played for the Valley Jr. Warriors in the Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) during the 2021-22 season and in the EHL during the 2022-23 season, earned MASCAC Rookie of the Week honors after a four-point week for Salem State. The freshman forward tallied an assist in a close 2-1 loss to Fitchburg State before erupting for a hat trick in a 6-2 victory over Rivier. Tatro’s offensive contributions have quickly established him as a key player in the Vikings’ lineup.
Goaltender of the Week: Anthony Beaulieu, New England College
Anthony Beaulieu, a freshman goaltender and alum of the Valley Junior Warriors, had a breakout week for New England College, stopping 63 of 64 shots for a .984 save percentage. In his first career start on Friday night, Beaulieu made 32 saves across 65 minutes in a game that ended tied through overtime. In the shootout, he denied all three Norwich shooters to secure the win. He followed this up with a 31-save shutout in Saturday’s 2-0 victory, handing Norwich its first NEHC loss of the season. Beaulieu now leads all qualified goaltenders in his conference with a 0.44 goals-against average and a .985 save percentage.
Weekly Honor Roll: Nathan Young, Elmira College
Nathan Young, who played for the Boston Jr. Rangers for three seasons from 2018-19 through 2020-21, recorded three goals as Elmira College secured two wins over No. 7 Skidmore. The senior forward scored in Friday’s 3-2 victory and followed with a two-goal performance in Saturday’s 5-1 win. Young’s consistent production has been instrumental in Elmira’s strong start to the year.
Weekly Honor Roll: David Novotny, New England College
David Novotny, a senior forward and alum of the Seahawks Hockey Club from the 2020-21 season, had a standout weekend for New England College, helping lead the Pilgrims to a 1-0-1 record against Norwich. Novotny tallied two goals and one assist, all in the third periods of their respective games. On Friday, he scored the game-tying goal with just three minutes remaining to force a draw. In Saturday’s rematch, Novotny assisted on the opening goal and added an insurance marker late to seal the 2-0 win.
Goaltender of the Week: William Billequey, Manhattanville College
Former Vermont Lumberjacks goaltender, who played in the EHL during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, William Billequey delivered a career-best performance for Manhattanville College, stopping 55 shots in a narrow 2-1 road loss to No. 6 Geneseo. Billequey made 13 saves in each of the first two periods and an impressive 29 saves in the third, holding Geneseo to a season-low two goals. His ability to step up in high-pressure moments has been a significant asset for Manhattanville this season.