Byron Center Forward Jackson Froysland

One-half of Byron Center’s dynamic duo, Jackson Froysland helped lead the Bulldogs back to the D-II championship game with 78 points in 29 games this season. He’s a dynamic playmaker who’s dangerous with and without the puck, and the bigger the game, the better he performs.

Houghton Forward Michael Maillette

One of the fastest, top-speed skaters in the state this season. Michael Maillette is a threat to score every time he touches the puck, proved positive by his 33 goals and 48 points as a senior. Solid build, good skater, heavy shot and can be all over the place in a great way.

Houghton Forward Tanner Flachs

Defensively sound with solid execution of the game plan. Tanner Flachs stays on top of the play, has a good motor and works with a purpose. Finished the season with 10 goals and 15 points, but his game is more about the offense he eliminates than what Flachs creates.

Marquette Forward Nash Riipi

Nash Riipi is a pesky forward who can really fluster opponents at both ends of the rink. His feet never stop moving, he’s constantly engaged and seemingly always involved in the play. Missed more than a month of the season and still finished with 26 points in just 18 games.

East Grand Rapids Forward Glenn Green

Smooth hands, nifty moves and slippery with the puck. Glenn Green’s puck skills are on a higher level than most, and it helped him produce 11 goals and 36 points as a first-year senior. He’s all over the ice in a great way, earning himself a ton of puck touches and chances to make plays. 

Bay Reps Forward Thomas Boynton-Fisher

Physically imposing a 6-foot-4. Thomas Boynton-Fisher has a heavy shot and a quick release, not needing much time or space to uncork one on goal. His 20 goals and 58 points were second on the team in scoring, with 15 of those points coming against Top-25 teams.

Traverse City West Forward Brandon Meyers

Little elements of his game pay big dividends. Brandon Meyers has a quick jump and good compete off of face-offs, which gives him an advantage in 50-50 pucks. That willingness to engage led Meyers to score 13 goals and 36 points; both marks were team highs for Traverse City West.

Bay Reps Forward Grant Lucas

Led the Bay Reps in scoring with 44 goals and 66 points this season. Grant Lucas opened up ‘23-24 on a 14-game point streak, thanks to his well-rounded skill set of skating ability, puck skills and hockey IQ. 

Hancock Forward Bryce Hanner

More of a reader and reactor to the play as it unfolds, anticipating the flow of the game. Bryce Hanner has really good puck skills and awareness that helped him score a team-high 13 goals and 21 points this season.

Bay Reps Forward Ethan Coleman

Playing alongside two imposing offensive threats, Ethan Coleman worked the role of facilitator excellently. His 33 assists were among the most in the state this season, and Coleman’s ability to make smart plays at both ends led to plenty of opportunities for offense. 

Byron Center Forward Cade Pratt

Led Byron Center in scoring with 88 points this season. Cade Pratt recorded a point in each of the 30 games the Bulldogs played this season, ending his Michigan high school hockey career with a 35-game point streak. A compact center who puts himself around the play constantly.

Rockford Forward Nathan Dixon

Rockford’s leading scorer with 30 goals and 43 points this season, factoring in on more than half of the team’s total offense. Nathan Dixon has a pretty quick first burst and an ability to change directions swiftly. Can be a matchup nightmare for most defenders in a 1-on-1 scenario.

Grand Rapids Christian Forward Josh VanSchepen

Can make the fancy moves and flashy dekes to get past defenders. Josh VanSchepen led Grand Rapids Christian in scoring with 19 goals and 42 points, finishing the season on a 13-game point streak.

Calumet Forward Cam Anderson

An ugly, scrappy, work-hard that you need somewhere in your lineup. Cam Anderson has a high motor and I love the way he stays engaged in the play constantly. Led Calumet in scoring with 31 points, with 13 of those coming in 12 games against Top-25 opponents. 

Clarkston Forward Owen Croston

One of the more complete packages in terms of junior-level potential, given the combination of his size, skating ability, scoring touch and compete level. Owen Croston opened the season on a 14-game point streak, and finished with 20 goals and 35 points en route to a State Final finish.

Brighton Forward Cam Duffany

Arguably the most dominant player in Michigan high school hockey this season. Cam Duffany had a way of taking over the game and willing his team to victory on a regular basis. He put up 70 points as a senior, with 16 game-winning goals in his varsity career.

Detroit Catholic Central Forward Jackson Walsh

There aren’t many players at this level that truly make others around them better; Jackson Walsh is one of them. He finds way of elevating people’s games around him, adapting to make plays like pucks to space or drawing defenders to him and dishing to open guys. Walsh put up 46 points against the toughest schedule in the state.

Detroit Catholic Central Nolan Galda

Dangerous offensively, both off the rush and set up in-zone. Nolan Galda is a good skater with a solid build, and tough on both ends of the ice. Stood out as a finisher on a team that had six skaters with double-digit goal totals.

Country Day Forward Clay Spencer

Very few can attack the net offensively with the puck at top speed like Clay Spencer. He really pushes the pace, and is a challenge to defend with and without the puck. He recorded a point in all but four games this season for Country Day.

De La Salle Forward Colton Fuqua

He’s a phone booth player who can operate effectively in tight quarters. That makes Colton Fuqua a matchup nightmare along the walls and below the goal line for most defenders, as his shiftiness and evasiveness can be tough to keep up with. 

Detroit Catholic Central Forward Sebastiano Iavasile

Sebastiano Iavasile’s work ethic on the forecheck is great. I love the way he competes along the walls and his willingness to engage. Oddly enough, those effort plays translated into offense the other way, to the tune of 14 goals and 21 points for Detroit Catholic Central.

U of D Jesuit Forward Carter Cate

Shows the ability to make some very high-level plays through deception, anticipation and overall understanding of the game. When Carter Cate gets hot, he’s very tough to stop offensively, creating opportunities for himself and others. Led U of D Jesuit in goals (18) and points (29).

Chelsea Forward Brandon Davila

His 21 goals and 45 points this season were impressive, but Brandon Davila’s defensive effort may separate him more than any offensive contributions. He backchecks with a purpose, defends ‘the house’ first and supports the play very well.

Brighton Forward Lane Petit

A work-hard on the forecheck with a penchant for finishing hits and throwing his weight around. Lane Petit will make his presence felt in a game one way or another, but usually coming in the form of offense. His 36 goals tied for the team lead in ‘23-24, and Petit posted the third consecutive 40-point season of his varsity career.

Bay City Forward Gunnar Weber

Right place, right time, all the time. The puck just seems to find Gunnar Weber all over the ice, and it affords him ample opportunities to then make plays with it as well. His 40 goals and 71 points were among the most in the state this season. 

Sault Ste. Marie Forward Garrett Gorsuch

Garrett Gorsuch is busy on the ice. He’s initiating on the forecheck and engaging with the opponent constantly. Not just a physical presence, but stick on stick and taking away passing lanes. Reliable getting pucks out of the D-zone. And never out of the play on a backcheck. What’s not to like?

Saline Forward Mateo Iadipaolo

He’s a D-zone breakout buster on the forecheck and a penalty killing machine. Mateo Iadipaolo has one of the highest motors in the state when it comes to playing without the puck. It’s served him well, scoring 25 goals and 41 points this season.

Grosse Ile Forward Fisher Gurney

A deceptively long reach with explosive hands and finesse moves with the puck. Fisher Gurney led the state in scoring with 83 points this season, and has the physical frame to fill out into a prospect capable of playing junior hockey and beyond.