PLAYER OF THE WEEK Dane Stephens, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) (Sr., F) Senior forward Dane Stephens scored two goals for the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) this past week, both of which were game-winners for the Blue Jays. He is currently third in the conference in both goals and points scored.
	GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK Alberto Gonzalez Del Rio, Dean (Sr., GK) Senior goalkeeper Alberto Gonzalez Del Rio shut down his opponents at the net this week for Dean. He registered two clean sheets with nine saves in 180 minutes of action for the Bulldogs, leading them to a 2-0 week. First against Norwich on Tuesday (Sept. 19), he denied five Cadets shots to preserve the shutout. He followed that up with four stops against Rivier on Saturday (Sept. 23).
	ROOKIE OF THE WEEK Kaden Lewis, Colby-Sawyer (Fr., F) First-year Kaden Lewis netted two goals for Colby-Sawyer in a two-draw week. He accounted for all of the Chargers offense this week as they played to a 1-1 draws with both New England College and Mitchell. He goal against the Pilgrims brought the game to a deadlock as the game-tying goal, while his score against the Mariners opened the scoring in that match.

WEEKLY HONOR ROLL

Aidan Bagley, Johnson & Wales - Scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at Lasell on Saturday.

Jacob Friedman, Johnson & Wales - Pitched two shutouts for JWU last week, making four saves in the process. Stopped two shots each in wins over Roger Williams and Lasell.

William Scala, New England College - Led NEC to a win and a tie this week with two goals and an assist. First against Colby Sawyer on Wednesday, picked up an assist on a cross that was finished by a teammate to put the Pilgrims up 1-0. Then against Elms, converted two penalty kicks including the game-winner in a 3-2 win.

Hayden Walker, New England College - Tallied 15 saves against three goals over two games this past week, helping NEC to a 1-0-1 record in conference play.

El Hadji Anne, Saint Joseph (Conn.) - Posted a 2-0-0 record in goal last week for USJ, tallying six saves and one shutout. Started the week by posting three saves in the 3-1 victory at Mitchell. Rounded out the week by keeping his second clean sheet of the season, making three saves in the 2-0 victory at Albertus Magnus.

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