SPORTS

West trio highlights All-State boys hockey team

USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Wausau West forward Nick Techel shoots on goal against the West Salem Panthers in a quarterfinal match at the WIAA state boys hockey tournament t at Veterans Memorial Coliseum earlier this month.

WAUSAU - Nick Techel and Cole Caufield were co-players of the year in the Wisconsin Valley Conference this winter, and both received another notable postseason award this week.

The two were both first-team selections to the Wisconsin Hockey Coaches Association All-State boys hockey team. Techel, a senior forward for Wausau West, had 15 goals and 34 points this year. Caufield, a sophomore, had 50 goals and 79 points for Stevens Point Area Senior High.

Cole Caufield, left, had 50 goals and 79 points for Stevens Point Area Senior High this winter.

The two are among six local players who were named to the first team as the All-State squad was released Wednesday. Techel is one of three West players in that group, joined by teammates Josh Bohlin and Kellen Tharaldson.

Bohlin, a junior forward, had 28 goals and 46 points for the Warriors, who reached the WIAA state semifinal, and Tharaldson, a senior defenseman, had 26 points.

Antigo had two first team selections. Senior forward Tyler Husnick had 11 goals and 47 points, and senior goalie Ben Bartletti finished with a 1.47 goals against average and a .931 save percentage.

Husnick was a finalist for the player of the year honor, which ultimately went to Waukesha's Ian Malcolmson.

Hudson's Brook Lockwood was the recipient of the Bob Johnson Memorial Coach of the Year award, and Antigo's Matt Borneman was named the top coach from Section 3. Wausau West's Matt Skogstad and Antigo's Brett Zelazoski were named the assistant coaches of the year from Section 3 and 5, respectively.

Antigo also was the academic state champions with a 3.80 team grade point average. SPASH had the top team GPA in Section 3.

Six local players were honorable mention picks, including Wausau West forward Christian Bardarson and defeseman Jacob Evans. D.C. Everest also had two selections with defenseman JJ Berdal and goalie Michael Janke.

Antigo forward Adam Schmidt and SPASH goalie Phil Trzebiatowski were also honorable mention selections.

GIRLS HOCKEY

The Wisconsin Girls Hockey Coaches Association All-State team was announced during the WIAA state tournament earlier this month and two local players were named to the first team: Central Wisconsin Storm forward Katelyn Ramthun and Lakeland/Tomahawk/Mercer goalie Erin Sparks.

Central Wisconsin Storm forward Katelyn Ramthun,left, had 45 points this season for the Central Wisconsin Storm.

Ramthun had 23 goals and 45 points as the Storm won the state title. Sparks finished with a 1.67 goals against average and a .945 save percentage.

Hayward goalie Lauren Tremblay was named the player of the year.

Central Wisconsin Storm defenseman Taylor Treu was a second-team All-State selection and three local players were honorable mention selections.

Central Wisconsin Storm forwards Maggie Plaza and Katelynn Schilling were both honorable mention picks along with Point/Rapids/Marshfield defenseman AJ Weiss.

WHCA ALL-STATE BOYS HOCKEY

FIRST TEAM

Forwards-Hunter Schwehr, sr., Fox Cities; Matt Gruber, sr., Appleton United; Nick Epperson, sr, University School of Milwaukee; Tyler Husnick, sr., Antigo; Jordan Steinmetz, sr., Chippewa Falls; Ian Malcolmson, sr., Waukesha; Nick Techel, sr., Wausau West; Alec Elkin, jr., Neenah; Josh Bohlin, jr., Wausau West; Jack Gorniak, jr., West Salem; Aaron Grounds, jr., Hudson; Cole Caufield, so., SPASH.

Defensemen-Chase Blackmun, sr., Hudson; Dawson Schwengler, sr., Eau Claire Memorial; Kellen Tharaldson, sr., Wausau West; Braden LaPorte, sr., Superior; Elijah Tormala, sr., Arrowhead; Travis Treml, sr., Neenah; Dylan Cox, sr., Arrowhead; Jaden Motquin, sr., Notre Dame.

Goalies-Ben Bartlett, sr., Antigo; Samm Dunn, sr., Sun Prairie; Anthony Howard, sr., Hudson; Trevor Hudecek, jr., Eau Claire Memorial.

HONORABLE MENTION

Forwards-Brandon Connett, sr., Baldwin-Woodville; Tyler Perkins, sr., Janesville; Logan Geisness, sr., University School of Milwaukee; Wyatt Wilderman, sr., Brady Bjork, sr., Notre Dame; Austin Mikesch, sr., Bay Port; Tyler Jensen, sr., Beloit; Pete Verstegen, sr., Oshkosh; Caleb Beversdorf, sr., Arrowhead; Sam Henson, sr., Eau Claire Memorial; Christian Bardarson, sr., Wausau West; Stuart Peterson, sr., New Richmond; Cam Oberweiser, sr., Onalaska; Connor Mikula, sr., Sun Prairie; Jacob Dirks, jr., Onalaska; Justin Engelkes, jr., Middleton; Jaxson Carr, jr, Arrowhead; Eric Sinson, jr., Brookfield; Adam Schmidt, jr., Antigo; Jackson Katz, jr., Homestead; Colin Holz, jr., Waupun; Grady Gornick, jr., Hudson; Ben Zacho, jr., Eau Claire North; Riley Jensen, jr., Beloit; Carter Hottmann, jr., Edgewood; Sam Strange, so., Eau Claire North; Brenden Olson, Eau Claire North; Cole Danielson, so., Hudson.

Defensemen- Parker Tepp, sr., Onalaska; Jacob Evans, sr., Wausau West; Jack Kraus, sr., Neenah; Nolan Frederick, sr., Janesville; Kaine Mertens, sr., St. Mary’s Sprinngs; Zach Heidel, sr., Middleton; Tanner Gornick, sr., Hudson; Zac Stange, sr., Eau Claire North; Chase Hoople, sr., Chippewa Falls; Luke Drougas, sr., Superior; Joe Cavil, sr., Bay Port; Jeremy Warner, sr., Waunakee; Jonathon Kwasny, jr., Fox Cities; CJ Harkins, jr., Sun Prairie; Jack Keryluk, jr., Verona; JJ Berdal., jr., D.C. Everest; Brandon Sutton, jr., Rice Lake; Chris Lubow, jr., New Richmond; Casey Roepke, fr., University School of Milwaukee

Goalies-Ryan Kenny, sr., Madison Memorial; Phil Trzbiatowski, sr., SPASH; Peter Genatempo, jr, Arrowhead; Caden Welch, jr., Superior; Michael Janke, jr., D.C. Everest; Marshall Goodrich, jr., Beaver Dam.

WGHCA GIRLS HOCKEY ALL-STATE

FIRST TEAM

Forwards-Abigail Stow, ECA Stars; Amanda Sergent, Northland Pines; Alyssa Heim, Beaver Dam; Katelyn Ramthun, Central Wisconsin Storm; Sydney Hendricks, Hudson; Ava Kison, ECA Stars.

Defensemen-Anna Wilgren, Hudson; Morgan Zirbel, Bay Area; Charlotte Akervik, ECA Stars; Emma Peterson, Superior.

Goalies-Anna Holzbach, Bay Area; Erin Sparks, Lakeland.

SECOND TEAM

Forwards-Markie Ash, Waupaca; Sam Young, Superior; Hattie Verstegan, Fond du Lac; Amber Heidenreich, Hayward; Jenna Curtis, Hayward; Jada Ward, Sun Prairie.

Defense-Kylee Dyni, Fond du Lac; Anna Duehring, Appleton United; Taylor Treu, Central Wisconsin Storm; Gabby Tremblay, Hayward.

Goalies-Lauren Tremblay, Hayward; Rebecca Bindler, Fond du Lac.

HONORABLE MENTION

Forwards-Kloe Spors, Black River Falls; Katelynn Schilling, Central Wisconsin Storm; Maggie Plaza, Central Wisconsin Storm; Kamryn Jacobs, St. Croix Valley; Kaylee Frenette, Chippewa Falls/Menomonie; Gabby Turer, University School of Milwaukee; Johanna Cano, Bay Area; Mary Kremer, Arrowhead; Addie Young, superior; Annika Johnson, Sun Prairie.

Defensemen-Avrey Simonson, Waupaca; Hannah Gold, University School of Milwaukee; AJ Weiss, Point/Rapids/Marshfield; Lauren Donnellan, Hayward; Mia Dunning, Bay Area; Drew Deanovich, Fond du Lac.

Goalies-Cassie Schultz, Hudson; Ivy Shonka, Viroqua.