Brighton Forward Tim Peterson

Started the season, Game 1 for No. 2-ranked Brighton alongside two of the top players in the entire state. Tim Peterson was the recipient of a Baptism by fire, so to speak, and handled it admirably. He finished the season with nine goals and 14 points, playing the sixth hardest schedule in the state.

Hancock Forward Tevin Stukel

Arguably Hancock’s top forward this season, Tevin Stukel is an absolute pest to play against. His work-hard approach frustrates opposing defenseman and forces a lot of turnovers. Not the prettiest skater, but extremely effective on every shift.

Marquette Forward Seth Sandstrom

My top-rated 2008-born freshman in the state. His footwork is incredible, and his hands and play-making ability are impressive. Seth Sandstrom is one of the most naturally gifted players in the Class of 2027, and an instant impact player for Marquette this season.

Grosse Ile Forward Adalar Hovis

The state’s highest scorer from the Class of 2027. Adalar Hovis put up 20 goals and 52 points; 18 more than the next highest freshman skater. He put together a 13-game point streak and scored multiple points in 14 of 25 games this season.

Forest Hills Northern-Eastern Forward Nolan Geno

Was going every other shift for Forest Hills Northern-Eastern down the back half of the schedule. Nolan Geno has good size for the age group, skates well, has solid puck skills and is very disciplined. He executed the Bird Dogs’ 2-3 forecheck brilliantly. 

Hancock Forward Brady Axford

A little undersized, even for the age group. But Axford is very comfortable with the puck, and capable of finding the back of the net. He was one of three Hancock forwards to score double-digit goals this season and finished with 16 points.

Forest Hills Central Forward Mike Timmer

A talented and complete skill set. Mike Timmer has really good footwork, smooth hands and a pretty solid understanding of the game. Don’t judge a book by its cover; he’s a much more promising prospect than his two goals and five points would suggest on the surface.

Alpena Forward Brody Misiak

A real good effort guy who works hard on the forecheck, but also has the ability to read and react to the play as an F3 high in the zone. Brody Misiak finished fourth on the team in scoring, with 10 goals and 17 points, playing an integral role on a young team that won 15 games.

Sault Ste. Marie Forward Grady Hartman

Decent footwork to go along with his good size. Grady Hartman has a solid foundation to his game and could really take off if all goes well. He supports the play well, keeps his feet moving constantly and scored eight points in 22 games for Sault Ste. Marie this season.

Fenton-Linden Forward Trenton Rockman

Led his team in scoring, with 13 goals and 20 points as a freshman. Trenton Rockman was able to produce by finding soft areas of the ice and going to spots where the puck is going to go. He’s got pretty good hands too, and can operate in tight quarters.

Canton Forward Will Schley

Half of his team-leading 28 points came in the final month of the season. It took Will Schley some time for his game to click at the varsity level, but once it did, he was tough to stop for Canton. Nine multi-point games as a freshman.

Riverview Gabriel Richard Forward Michael Taucher

A major contributor for the 19th-ranked team in the state. Michael Taucher was second on the team in goals (15) and third in points (26) for the 15-win Riverview Gabriel Richard Pioneers. Two game-winning goals and a contributor in all three phases of the game.

Divine Child Forward Brody McNamara

A playmaker with a unique opportunity to play alongside his goal-scoring brother. Twenty of Brody McNamara’s 22 points this season were assists. Not only did he contribute 5-on-5, but nine of McNamara’s assists came on the man advantage as well.

Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard Forward Chandler Stancil

Eighth among freshmen in scoring this season. Chandler Stancil finished with 13 goals and 22 points, appearing in all 25 games for Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard. He scored five points in his first two career varsity games, and added his first career hat trick in January against Divine Child.