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.