Springfield Defenseman Jack Nickels Named NAHL Midwest Star of the Week

Apr 10, 2017

Springfield Jr. Blues defenseman Jack Nickels has been named Bauer Hockey NAHL Midwest Division Star of the Week for the week of April 3rd-9th.

Nickels played in both of Springfield’s victories over the Coulee Region Chill this weekend, totaling 1 goal and 3 assists to go along with a +3 rating.

A native of Carol Stream, Illinois, Nickels set a career high with 3 points on Friday night with a goal and 2 assists. On Saturday, he added an assist to finish his season with 3 goals and 21 assists.

“Jack had his best weekend of the year. He was a two-way threat jumping in ever rush and earned the points to show it,” said Springfield head coach Tony Zasowski.