BOSTON - Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) is proud to recognize the 16 student-athletes and three head coaches who are finalists for the AHA’s 2025-26 Individual Awards.

The award winners will be announced on March 17, 2026.

2025-26 AHA Men’s Individual Award Finalists

Player of the Year

JJ Cataldo, G, SO, Army West Point (Stuart, Fla.)
Chris Hedden, D, SR, Air Force (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
Felix Trudeau, F, SR, Sacred Heart (Terrebonne, Quebec)

Forward of the Year
Jake Black, SR, Bentlet (Pomfret, Conn.)
Jack Stockfish, JR, Holy Cross (North Bay, Ontario)
Felix Trudeau, SR, Sacred Heart (Terrebonne, Quebec)

Best Defenseman
Mikey Adamson, SR, Sacred Heart (Quincy, Mass.)
Chris Hedden, SR, Air Force (Kalamazoo, Mich.)

Goaltender of the Year
JJ Cataldo, SO, Army West Point (Stuart, Fla.)
Jakub Krbecek, SO, RIT (Prague, Czech Republic)

Rookie of the Year
Evan Konyen, F, RIT (Newmarket, Ontario)
Lukas Swedin, G, Bentley (Stockholm, Sweden)
Zach Wigle, F, RIT (Oakville, Ontario)

Individual Sportsmanship
Barrett Brooks, F, SR, Mercyhurst (Stevens Point, Wis.)
Stephen Castagna, F, SR, Bentley (North Vancouver, British Columbia)
Mack Oliphant, D, SR, Holy Cross (Northbrook, Ill.)

Best Defensive Forward
Cameron Garvey, JR, Robert Morris (Oakville, Ontario)
Kellan Hjartarson, JR, Bentley (Calgary, Alberta)
Simon Isabelle, SR, RIT (Whitehorse, Yukon Territory)

Coach of the Year
Andy Jones, Bentley
Derek Schooley, Robert Morris
Matt Thomas, RIT

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