TSR NEWHA Players of the Month - December
Player of the Month
Gracie Sacca, Stonehill College
Sacca played a pivotal role in the Skyhawks' dominant weekend sweep of Saint Michael's in December. She recorded six total assists across the series to fuel Stonehill's offense. She posted a career-high four assists in a 6-0 victory on December 6, helping secure the program's third weekend sweep of the season. Her four-assist effort not only marked the best single-game performance of her career but also tied the Stonehill program record for both single-game assists and single-game points. Sacca also posted two assists in the series opener on December 5. She finished the weekend with six points, a plus-four rating, and was directly involved in multiple scoring sequences as the Skyhawks outscored Saint Michael's 12-0.
Defensive Player of the Month
Seina Spadone, Stonehill College
Spadone anchored the Skyhawks' defensive unit with an outstanding two-way performance from the blue line during Stonehill's weekend sweep of Saint Michael's on December 5 and 6. Across the two games, she totaled four points with two goals and two assists. She also posted a team-best plus-five on-ice rating and one blocked shot.
In the series finale on December 6, she recorded her first multi-goal game and first three-point performance at the collegiate level, finishing with two goals and one assist. She also added an assist in the opener on December 5, continuing her consistent offensive production from the back end. Spadone was heavily offensively involved throughout the series, generating a combined 13 shots on goal and contributing a blocked shot as Stonehill cruised to back-to-back 6-0 victories. With her four-point weekend, Spadone established a new single-season career high with nine points, including three goals and six assists.
Goaltender of the Month
Jadyn Weiser, Assumption University
Weiser turned in a strong month in net for the Skyhawks, posting a 1-0-1 record over two appearances against Sacred Heart. She recorded a 1.92 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage, stopping 63 of 67 shots faced. In the series opener on December 5, Weiser played the full 65 minutes and helped force a scoreless overtime before Stonehill ultimately fell in a shootout. She made 33 saves in the 2-2 contest and finished with a .943 save percentage. Weiser followed that performance with a 4-2 victory after stopping 30 shots in nearly 60 minutes of play. Her consistent play between the pipes was key to Assumption's success during the stretch, as she limited scoring opportunities and provided steady goaltending in both conference matchups.
Rookie of the Month
Abby Broz, Franklin Pierce University
Abigail Broz earned her third Rookie of the Week honor this season during the month of December. Her award followed a strong two-game series against Saint Anselm on December 3 and 4. The rookie forward made an immediate impact in the opener, scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory on December 3. She finished the contest with a goal, a plus-two rating, and two shots on goal, playing a key role in securing the win over the Hawks.
Broz continued her productive week on December 4, recording an assist in regulation before delivering in the shootout. She scored the lone goal for the Ravens in the shootout, helping seal a 3-3 shootout victory. Across the two games, Broz totaled two points on one goal and one assist, while posting a plus-three on-ice rating. Her consistent offensive contributions and clutch performances were instrumental to the Ravens' success over the weekend.
2025-26 TSR PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARD WINNERS
DECEMBER
PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Gracie Sacca, Stonehill College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Seina Spadone, Stonehill College
GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH: Jadyn Weiser, Assumption University
ROOKIE OF THE MONTH: Abby Broz, Franklin Pierce University
PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Brooklyn Schneiderhan, Saint Anselm College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Melanie Targosz, Franklin Pierce University
GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH: Kayla Czukoski, Saint Anselm College
ROOKIE OF THE MONTH: Abby Broz, Franklin Pierce University
PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Brooklyn Schneiderhan, Saint Anselm College
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Maggie Korneta, Franklin Pierce University
GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH: Jillian Petruno, Sacred Heart University
ROOKIE OF THE MONTH: Kayla Czukoski, Saint Anselm College
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