SEWELL, N.J. – The 2026 18U All-Star Game brought together the league’s top players Saturday at Hollydell Ice Arena, showcasing the depth of talent in a fast-paced, high-skill afternoon.
With 40 players split evenly between the Blue and White teams, the game featured quick puck movement, strong transitional play and plenty of individual moments that reflected the competitiveness of AYHL hockey.
The Blue Team set the tone early in the first period, capitalizing on sustained pressure and crisp passing. Ethan Coots opened the scoring at 15:24, finishing a feed from Cameron DeLeo, who played a key role throughout the afternoon. Moments later, Frank Saxon extended the lead with assists from Adam Charrafi and DeLeo as Blue continued to find space in the offensive zone. Blue added more goals before the end of the first period and carried that momentum into the second.
Despite the scoreline, the White Team continued to compete, generating chances and pushing play, particularly late in periods. White broke through early in the third period when John Renzullo scored at 8:31, and added another highlight just nine seconds later as Ryan Nichols scored with assists from Blake Platz and Anthony Yeager.
Goaltending was a focal point on both benches. Blue’s Logan Konstalid earned a shutout, stopping all nine shots he faced, while Parker Odom added 11 saves in relief. On the other side, White goaltenders Jones Dunaj and Gabe Florio combined for 47 saves, making several highlight stops to keep the game competitive. By the final whistle, both teams had delivered standout performances, with Blue ultimately coming out on top in the showcase.
