LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - April 2023
Brayden Phillips
Age: 13 Hockey Nickname: B Phills Team: EPD U14 AA/AAA Spiders Jersey Number: 14 Years playing hockey: 5 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 2 years Favorite hockey moment: Winning states Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Cale Makar Pre-game routine and meal: Listen to music, tape stick, stretch and a fruit smoothie Other interests: Fishing, lacrosse, soccer and sport card collecting Other interests: Like to learn about history, WWII Loves dessert Favorite color is green Favorite mean is chicken curry, rice and naan Favorite ice cream is cookie dough |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - March 2023
Owen Case
Age:
17 Hockey Nickname: Caser/OC Team: U16 Ohio AAA Blue Jackets Jersey Number: 4 Years playing hockey: 14 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 3 years Favorite hockey moment: Going to the PeeWee Quebec tournament and getting to play against teams from around the world Favorite team and player: Carolina Hurricanes/Jaccob Slavin Pre-game meal: Jersey Mike's Other interests: Hiking, Skiing, Surfing, Golfing, Fishing and he is a die hard NC State Wolfpack fan |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - February 2023
Claire Clifford
Age:
13 Team: Columbus Capitals 09AA Blue Jersey Number: 1 Years playing hockey: 9 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 1 year Favorite hockey moment: Getting invited to play this Summer in Prague for the U15 World Selects Invitational Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets / Sean Kuraly Pre-game meal: Gummy Bears Other interests: Reading and art |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - January 2023
Nathan McBrayer
Age:
18 Hockey Nickname: Breezy Team: USHL Muskegon Lumberjacks Jersey Number: 2 Years playing hockey: 15 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 9 years Favorite hockey moment: Winning gold medal for Team USA at the World Jr. A Challenge Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Alex Ovechkin Pre-game meal: Chipotle Other interests: Golf, watching football, hanging out with friends, travel and try new foods Fun fact: He has a mullet |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - December 2022
Jacob Smith
Age:
15 Hockey Nickname: Jsmitty Team: Olentangy Braves Varsity Jersey Number: 17 Years playing hockey: 8 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 3 years Favorite hockey moment: Scoring the tying goal in the Championship game and later winning it all Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Auston Matthews Other interests: Playing lacrosse and lifting weights |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - November 2022
Wilson Boumedienne
Age:
12 Hockey Nickname: Willy or Boom Boom Team: 2009 Ohio AAA Blue Jackets Jersey Number: 78 Years playing hockey: 9 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 1.5 years Favorite hockey moment: Being the runner for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the 2022 draft Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/William Nylander Pre-Game meal: Taping his stick Other interests: Hanging out with his buddies and playing other sports with his brothers Other fun facts: He beats his brother Sascha every time he plays ping-pong against him :) |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - October 2022
Colton Matracia
Age:
10 Hockey Nickname: Colty Team: 2012 Ohio AAA Blue Jackets Jersey Number: 11 Years playing hockey: 5 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 3 years Favorite hockey moment: Beating Pens Elite Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Patrick Kane Pre-Game routine: Stretching, warming up and stick handling Other interests: Sports cars and travel Other fun facts: He plays the piano |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - September 2022
Luke Buss
Age:
19 Hockey Nickname: Busser Team: Muskegon Lumberjacks - USHL Jersey Number: 8 Years playing hockey: 15 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 4 years Favorite hockey moment: Playing for Team USA Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Joe Pavelski Pre-Game meal: Chicken and rice Other interests: Hunting, fishing, playing guitar Other fun facts: He has lived in 5 states and 1 Canadian province |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - August 2022
Reed Richeson
Age:
14 Hockey Nickname: "Reedo" or "Rich" Team: 2008 Ohio AAA Blue Jackets Jersey Number: 23 Years playing hockey: 10 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 6 years but was Coach Lee's first student in Columbus when he was 3 Favorite hockey moment: Scoring the game winning goal against the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies last season Favorite team and player: Pittsburgh Penguins/Sidney Crosby Pre-Game routine: Tapes his stick before every game whether it needs it or not. This past season he started doing yoga. Other interests: Lacrosse, golf, and hanging with his buddies Other fun facts: He is ambidextrous |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - July 2022
Sofie Laroche
Age:
11 Hockey Nickname: "Sof" Team: 12U Lady Dragons Tier 1 Jersey Number: 27 Years playing hockey: 6 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 1 year Favorite hockey moment: Last season her U10 Lady Dragons won all 6 of their tournaments! Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/ Kendal Coyne Schofield Pre-Game meal: Pasta Other interests: Softball, golf, skiing, roller blading, reading Harry Potter and roller coasters Other fun facts: She is learning to speak French |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - June 2022
Adam Aiello
Age:
12 Hockey Nickname: A-Aron Team: 2009 AAA Blue Jackets Jersey Number: 27 Years playing hockey: 6 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 7 years Favorite hockey moment: Winning the 2021 Can-Am Championships with the AA Capitals in Pittsburgh Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/ Zach Werenski Pre-Game rountine: Stretching Other interests: Roller blading and video games |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - May 2022
Grayden Bradshaw
Age:
12 Hockey Nickname: Gray Team: Columbus Capitals 2009 A Jersey Number: 97 Years playing hockey: 7 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 4 years Favorite hockey moment: Meeting Connor McDavid and Willie O'Ree , winning the championship in overtime Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/ Connor McDavid Pre-Game rountine: He always have to have the back part of my jersey tucked in Other interests: Playing baseball, basketball, and video games, soccer and spikeball. Other fun facts: He can play the piano and loves ice cream. He has an older sister and loves boating, tubing, kneeboarding and swimming. |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - April 2022
Lias McNutt
Age:
11 Hockey Nickname: Fishbowl Team: Columbus Capitals 2010 AA Jersey Number: 15 Years playing hockey: 5 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 2.5 years Favorite hockey moment: When he scored one of the shootout goals to win the Lucky Dragon Cup as a Squirt when he played for Ice Dragons 2010 A team. Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/ Patrick Laine Pre-Game meal: Two Gatorade energy chews before each game, and a turkey wrap between games when needed. Other interests: Playing Baseball, Tennis, and Video Games. Other fun facts: My second favorite hockey moment was when I got punched in the face during the championship game in Niagara Falls. We scored 4 times on the power-play and won the championship. |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - March 2022
Jenna and James Weaver
13
Team: A/AA Jersey Number: Jenna- 37 James - 28 Years playing hockey: Jenna- 4 James - 8 How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 2 years Favorite hockey moment: Jenna- Winning her first hockey tournament James- Winning his first hockey tournament Favorite team and player: Jenna -Columbus Blue Jackets/ Wayne Gretzky James- Tampa Bay Lightning/ Mitch Marner Pre-Game rountine: Jenna- Listen to "Sweet Caroline" James- Putting on his right side of his equipment first Other interests: Jenna- Playing video games and hanging out with friends James-Playing chess and liseting to music Other fun facts: Jenna- She is a second degree black belt in Taekwondo, she is in advance classes at school and is a soccer goalie James- He is a second degree black belt in Taekwondo and has met Brett Hull and Gordie Howe |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - February 2022
Danny Jurcich
Age:
16 Hockey Nickname: Dizzle Team: Ohio AAA Blue Jackets U16 Jersey Number: 2 Years playing hockey: 12 years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 5 years Favorite hockey moment: Beating the Cleveland Barons in the semi-finals at districts Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/ Auston Matthews Pre-Game meal: 3 squirts of water on his head Other interests: Golf |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - January 2022
Ryder Osmun
Age:
13 Hockey Nickname: Ryde, Rydes, Osmun Team: EYHA Hawks, level A (high school prep/travel) Jersey Number: 23 Years playing hockey: 4 years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 3 years Favorite hockey moment: January 26, 2019 – his first goal Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/ Oliver Bjorkstrand Pre-Game meal: He always eat yogurt and blast hard rock music Other interests: Tennis, Rock/Metal Concerts, Theme Parks/Rollercoasters, Scary Movies, Chess Other interesting facts: Ryder is a straight A student, and in AP Math and English classes. He plays the viola and can make a mean batch of chocolate chip cookies from scratch. He has been to 8 concerts and 2 music festivals seeing some of his favorite bands (Green Day, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, and Korn to name a few). The first time he skated was at a birthday party the day after he got his casts off from breaking BOTH of my arms. That skate got him interested in taking lessons which led him to playing the best sport in the world, HOCKEY! |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - December 2021
Maverick Scholvin
Age:
12 Hockey Nickname: Schovlin Team: Columbus Capitals 09 AA Jersey Number: 2 Years playing hockey: 5 years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 1.5 years Favorite hockey moment: Scoring his first goal Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/ Max Domi Pre-Game meal: Strawberry-Banana protein smoothie Other interests: Baseball, playing pool and basketball Other interesting facts: He is the only person in his family that plays hockey and has played travel baseball since he has been 6 years old. His favorite show is "The office". |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - November 2021
Jason Ott
Age:
12 Hockey Nickname: Otter Team: Columbus Capitals 09 AA Jersey Number: 71 Years playing hockey: 6 years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 3 1/5 years Favorite hockey moment: Scoring a goal by hitting the puck out of the air Favorite team and player: Las Vegas Golden Knights Pre-Game meal: Oatmeal and dried fruit Other interests: Baseball, golf, skiing and mountain biking Other interesting facts: He is in the 6th grads and played on the Columbus Capitals for three years |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - October 2021
Conrad Williamson
Age:
9 Hockey Nickname: Conny or Con Team: Columbus Capitals 2011/2012 A Jersey Number: 88 Years playing hockey: 4 1/2 years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 1 year Favorite hockey moment: Scoring a goal at the Columbus Blue Jackets game during intermission and having the announcer say his name to the crowd Favorite team and player: Edmonton Oilers/ Connor McDavid Pre-Game meal: Macaroni and cheese Other interests: Football, baseball, basketball and lacrosse Other interesting facts: Loves to play Fortnite, Madden and NHL on Xbox. Loves to play with legos. |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - September 2021
Emma Maltais
Age:
20 Hockey Nickname: Em Team: Team Canada Level: World/Olympic Jersey Number: 27/17 Years playing hockey: 13 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 18 years Favorite hockey moment: Winning the WCHA with Ohio State and winning the 2021 World Championships Favorite team and player: Toronto Maple Leafs/Sidney Crosby Pre-Game meal and superstitions Pre-game routine of napping/getting dressed up for the game and then tapping her stick and some fun in the warm ups Other interests: Wants to persue physical therapy Other interesting facts: She can speak French |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - August 2021
Teddy Sawyer
Age:
17 Hockey Nickname: Ted Team: Ottawa 67's Level: OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Jersey Number: 3 Years playing hockey: 13 Years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 7 years Favorite hockey moment: Scoring his first OHL goal in his first OHL game Favorite team and player: Philadelphia Flyers/Chris Pronger Pre-Game meal: Chicken Carbonara Other interests: Music Other interesting facts: Enjoys playing the guitar and piano |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - June 2021
Sam Carper
Age:
19 Hockey Nickname: Carp Level: Jr. A – AJHL – Lloydminster Bobcats Jersey Number: 25 Years playing hockey: 16 years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 6 years Favorite hockey moment: First Jr. hockey goal Favorite team and player: Brad Marchand/Boston Bruins Pre-Game meal: Chicken Other interests: Playing the guitar, fishing Other interesting facts: Love to cook |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - April 2021
Jack Jensen
Age:
11 Hockey Nickname: Shaggy Level: 2009 AA Columbus Capitals Jersey Number: 25 Years playing hockey: 8 years How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 4 years Favorite hockey moment: Scoring over 50 goals this past season, and 5 goals in one game. Also getting to play in Vegas with The Battery team Favorite team and player: Blue Jackets/Pat LaFontaine Pre-Game Routine Fruit Loops and Nutella sandwiches Other interests: Racquetball, Tennis, Swimming, watching Action/Comedy movies Other interesting facts: I donated 10 inches of hair last year to children with hair Loss |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - March 2021
Ben Dorbish
Age: 15 Hockey Nickname: Dorbi Level: Olentangy high school, varsity Jersey Number: 21 Years playing hockey: 3 How many years have I been apart of LHSS? 2 years Favorite hockey moment: Watching the Blue Jackets sweep the Lightning Favorite team and player: Blue Jackets/Zach Werenski Pre-Game Routine Listening to music Other interests: Lacrosse and hanging out with friends Other interesting facts: I have 3 brothers and we all play hockey |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - February 2021
Merrick Pircio
Age:
14 Hockey Nickname: MJ Level: Columbus Vikings AA Years playing hockey: 9 How many years have I been apart of LHSS: 10 years Favorite hockey moment: Scoring a goal at the NAHL combine Favorite team and player: Team USA/Rick Nash Pre-Game Routine Putting on eye black Other interests: Lacrosse, Video Games, Fishing, Photography, and artwork Other interesting facts: My favorite food is lasagna. I wear the same socks every game, and I have dyslexia. |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - January 2021
Ellie Maksim
Age:
10 Hockey Nickname: Els, Jelly Bean Level: 2010 AA Capitals Years playing hockey: 5 How many years have I been apart of LHSS: 3 1/2 Favorite hockey moment: 2014 CBJ vs Pittsburgh Game 4 Playoffs. Umberger to Foligno for OT game winner! Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Pierre-Luc Dubois Tampa Bay Lightning/Nakita Kucherov OSU Womens Hockey/ Tatum Skaggs/ Emma Maltais Pre-Game Snack: Gushers Other interests: Soccer, softball, golfing, playing football and artwork Other interesting facts: Play piano, cello and sing |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - December 2020
Hayden Saad
Age:
12 Hockey Nickname: The Saad Man Level: AA Capitals Years playing hockey: 6 How many years have I been apart of LHSS: 3 Favorite hockey moment: Scoring a hat trick in his first game on Notre Dame’s ice Favorite team and player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Pierre-Luc Dubois Other interests: Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis and watching professional sports Other interesting facts: He is the oldest of 3, he scored a goal at a Blue Jackets game when he was a mite, he has seen the Stanley Cup in person, and was his elementary school President |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - November 2020
Weston Matracia
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Age: 10 Hockey Nickname: The Bull Playing Level and team: 2010 Ohio AAA Blue Jackets Jersey Number: 28 Years playing hockey: 4 How long have you been apart of the LHSS: 2 Years Favorite Hockey Moment: Playing on the University of Notre Dame's home ice. beating Pittsburg Penn's Elite, Nations Cup Favorite Team/Player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Seth Jones and Brent Burns Any special pre-game routine: AC/DC Pump up music Other Interests: Soccer, US and World Geography, AC/DC, Training at Plus 2 Other Fun Facts about you: Climbing, Traveling, Playing Nerf Gun Wars |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - October 2020
Drew Maksim
Age: 13 Hockey Nickname: Slappy Playing Level and team: 1st year Bantam, Jr. Prowlers Jersey Number: 9 Years playing hockey: 6 How long have you been apart of the LHSS: 4 Years Favorite Hockey Moment: CBJ game 4 against Tampa 1stround playoffs….sweep!!!! Favorite Team/Player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Artemi Panarin Any special pre-game routine or Meal: Music, pre-game shooting in the hockey barn at my house Other Interests: XC, lacrosse, baseball, golf, swim team Other Fun Facts about you: I have a large collection of baseball and hockey cards. I was in the Steel Drum band last year and enjoy playing trumpet. I enjoy participating in swim team. |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - September 2020
Mikey Pagnotto
Age:
12 Playing Level: 2008 AA Blue Jackets Jersey Number: 8 Nickname: Mikey/Pags Years playing hockey: 6 Favorite hockey moment: His team winning the 2020 South Bend Cup in Overtime How long have you been apart of the LHSS: 3 Years Favorite Team/Player: Columbus Blue Jackets/ Cam Atkinson Pre-game routine: Throwing a football around with teammates Other Interests: Golf, fishing and video games |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - August 2020
Chandler Smith
Age: 13 Playing Level: AA Jersey Number: 88 Years playing hockey: 6 How long have you been apart of the LHSS: 3 Years Favorite Hockey Moment: Meeting Wayne Gretzky and Patrick Kane Favorite Team/Player: Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Kane Other Interests: Roller Blading, Yoga and playing with friends Any other fun facts about you: I am one of six kids in my family. I met Connor Murphy and I have seen the Stanley Cup in person. |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - July 2020
Evan Korosec
Hockey Nickname: Koro
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LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - June 2020
Luke Rohrenbeck
Hockey Nickname: Lukey Age: 10 Playing Level: Ohio AAA Blue Jackets Jersey Number: 9 How long have you been playing hockey? 6 years How long have you been a part of the LHSS? 2.5 years Favorite hockey moment: Celebrating with all my OBJ teammates after scoring a hat trick and the overtime game winner against the AAA Milwaukee Admirals. Having two assists and a hat trick in a win against the AAA Baltic Selects team in Sweden. Favorite Team/Player: Pierre-Luc Dubois and Auston Mathews. CBJ and Maple Leafs Any special pre-game routine or Meal: I have to wear the same socks for every game. Other Interests: I like to play with my sister Kate and little brother Ben and spend time with my friends, cousins, and grandparents. I like to watch WWE wrestling, play baseball, and fish. Other Fun Facts about you: I play the piano. I eat cheese tortillas and strawberries every night. |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - May 2020
Brianna Arens
Name: Brianna Arens
Hockey Nickname: “Bri” Age: 16 Playing Level: 16 U Jersey Number: 13 How long have you been playing hockey? 9 years How long have you been a part of the LHSS? 3 years Favorite hockey moment: Scoring the winning goal in a championship game Favorite Team/Player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Elias Peterson Any special pre-game routine or Meal: I’m always last on the ice and right after warm-ups I shoot three pucks in the net from the crease before every game. Other Interests: I play Club Ohio and Jerome soccer Other Fun Facts about you: I have two older brothers and two dogs named Bauer and Boone From Coach Lee " Brianna has really stepped up her development and commitment the past few months, even though we have not been able to be on the ice. She has been a part of over 30 consecutive online webinars and brings her best effort each class. She has improved so much and we are excited to see her get back on the ice and show all the hard work off soon" |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - April 2020
Liam Denny
Name: Liam Denny Hockey Nickname: “Denny” Age: 13 Playing Level: A Jersey Number: 6 How long have you been playing hockey? 5 years How long have you been a part of the LHSS? 4 ½ years Favorite hockey moment: I have 2: Scoring my first travel hockey goal at the Nations Cup and being voted Team Captain by my teammates. Favorite Team/Player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Wayne Gretzky, Seth Jones Any special pre-game routine or Meal: I re-tie both skates three times before each game and practice. Other Interests: Baseball, Diving, Swimming, Fishing Other Fun Facts about you: I was born in Seattle and I have a dog named Tilly. From Coach Lee "Liams hard work, dedication and his willingness to improve over the past few months has not gone unnoticed. We have been able to count on Liam to demonstrate skills for us and to lead the other players on a lot of the drills. For all these reasons and many more, we are extremely proud for him to be recognized as our player of the month." |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH -March 2020
Cole Lopinto
Hockey Nickname: Beans Age: 11 Playing Level: AAA Jersey Number: 3 How long have you been playing hockey? 6 Years How long have you been a part of the LHSS? 2 Years Favorite hockey moment: When I got my hat trick against Cleveland Barons Favorite Team/Player:Sidney Crosby - Pittsburgh Penguins Any special pre-game routine or Meal: Pasta Other Interests: Fishing, swimming and archery Other Fun Facts about you:I have 2 older brothers and loves dogs From Coach Lee "Cole has proven over and over how dedicated he is to the game and developing his skill to get to the next level. We have seen major growth in him over the past few seasons and he always comes to the rink ready and willing to give his best effort. He’s a great leader by example and is a good teammate. For this reason and many more we are happy to have him as our student of the month for March." |
LHSS PLAYER OF THE MONTH - February 2020
Owen Bentley
Hockey Nickname: OB Age: 10 Level: AA Capitals Jersey Number: 21 How long have you been playing hockey? 3 years How long have you been a part of the LHSS? 1½ years Favorite hockey moment: Making the AA Capitals team Favorite Team/Player: Columbus Blue Jackets/Cam Atkinson Any special pre-game routine or Meal: I like to be the first player in the locker room so I can pick my spot. Other Interests: I play baseball for Grandview Heights. I also play trumpet in the school band. Other Fun Facts about you: My favorite classes at school are math and science. I enjoy Legos and playing Fortnite and NHL 20 with my friends and teammates. I visit family in California every year. From Coach Lee "Owen has been a player who has not only stood out with his steady improvements and willingness to go outside his comfort zone, but he has been a great role model and leader for his team. He isn't the flashiest of players or use his voice very often but what he does do very well is lead by example. Owen is currently side lined with a broken collarbone but continues to follow his team to every practice and game for support. We look forward to watching him develop and pursue his many dreams on and off the ice" |
Jensen/Maksim/Warnimont and Sharp Win CCT Niagara Tournament 6/9/19
LHSS Player Lake Lalande and team wins O.M.H.A TITLE 3/30/19
OSU MEN WIN THE BIG 10 REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP
Priano takes MVP as his team wins squirt Tourney in Pitt 2/17/19
Jensen/Maksim/Warnimont and Sharp Win
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