AOTM

The Springfield Jr. Blues are proud to partner with Jimmy John’s to name the Jimmy John’s Player of the Month Award for the 2023-24 season. Each month, we will recognize a player who has gone above and beyond to help the team on the ice and exceeded expectations. Each winner will receive a special gift courtesy of Jimmy John’s!

2023-24 SEASON
October 2023: JJ Cataldo, Goaltender, Stuart, FL

Goaltender JJ Cataldo has been named the Jimmy John’s Athlete of The Month for October. JJ backstopped the Jr. Blues to 4 straight wins and had a record of 5-2 in 7 appearances. The Stuart, FL native was acquired from the Wisconsin Windigo in September and has a record of 6-6-2-1 with 2.47 goals against average and .922 save percentage.

September 2023: Jake Peterson, Rosemount, MN

Our first Jimmy John’s Athlete of The Month is second year defensemen and team Captain Jake Peterson. Jake led the Jr. Blues offense in September with 2 goals, 5 assists and 7 points in 8 games. The smooth skating defensemen is committed to play and continue his academic career at Air Force Academy next season.

 
2022-23 SEASON
April 2023: Hayden Riva, Forward, Lakeville, CT

Veteran forward Hayden Riva becomes first repeat winner earning player of the month for April. In his final game ever as a Jr. Blue, Riva notched both goals in a 5-2 loss and notched 3 goals and 1 assist in 5 games. Hayden has appeared in 97 games in the capitol city tallying 17 goals and 17 assists.

March 2023: Adyn Merrick, Forward – Saline, MI

Rookie forward Adyn Merrick has been named player of the month in March. Merrick proved to be an offensive threat notching 3 goals and 4 assists in 10 games which included a 2-point game March 18 at Fairbanks. In 40 games this season, Adyn has 10 goals and 8 assists.

February 2023: Alex Fendler, Forward – St. Louis, MO

First year forward Alex Fendler has been named the Jimmy John’s Athlete of The Month for February after tallying 3 goals and 2 assists in 9 games. Fendler notched 2 goals, including the GWG, in a win February 24 vs. the Minnesota Wilderness. In 45 games this season, Alex has 10 goals and 9 assists.

January 2023: Hadley Hudak, Forward – Canton, MI

Our Jimmy John’s Athlete of The Month for January is forward Hadley Hudak. Hudak was a physical force for the Jr. Blues and notched 1 assist and 23 penalty minutes in 8 games. Hadley appeared in 59 games this season and tallied 14 points and 110 minutes in the box.

November 2022: Hayden Riva, Forward – Lakeville, CT

Veteran forward Hayden Riva was named our Jimmy John’s Athlete of the Month for November after tallying 3 goals and 2 assists with a +5 rating. Riva is in his second season in Springfield and has appeared in 71 games with 12 goals, 11 assists, and 64 PIMs.

October 2022 : Nikita Nikora, Forward – St. Petersburg, Russia

Rookie forward Nikita Nikora has earned Player of the Month honors for the month of October after recording 4 goals and 6 assists in 10 games played. Nikora sits in the Top 5 in scoring amongst all rookies in the NAHL alongside teammate Tyler Borgula.

September 2022: Tyler Borgula, Forward – Livonia, MI

Our 1st Jimmy John’s Player of the Month award goes to rookie forward Tyler Borgula. Borgula tallied 3 goals and 1 assist in 5 games including the game winning goal against the New Jersey Titans at the NAHL Showcase.