Photo Credit: Island Images Photography (Hewitt), Jack Murray (Bradly Nadeau), Garrett James Photography (Josh Nadeau)
Nanaimo Clippers forward Jake Hewitt and Penticton Vees forwards Bradley and Josh Nadeau were named. NAPA auto parts 3 week star.
1 Star – Jake Hewitt (F) – Nanaimo Clippers
Hewitt scored six goals in two games last week to have one goal and five assists, leading the league in three points per game.
On Friday night, in a battle between the top two teams in the Coastal Conference, Hewitt had a four-point night in Nanaimo’s 5-2 victory over the Surrey Eagles. The 20-year-old scored his seven goals for the season early in the second period to lead the Clippers, and then he added three more helpers to lead his team to victory. He was named the game’s first star.
On Saturday, Hewitt assisted an early goal as part of the first period of Nanaimo’s five-goal win over the Coquitlam Express 6-3. He added a second helper late and finished with another multi-point effort.
The Army commit is riding a 9-point 3-game point streak in that stretch.
2nd Star – Bradly Nadeau (F) – Penticton Vees
Nadeau tied with the other two on points last week, scoring seven goals in three games and scoring the winning goal in two.
On Wednesday, Nadeau made a comeback against the Cranbrook Bucks by assisting on Bee’s second goal to cut the Bucks’ lead to 3-2 and ultimately clinch the winner in overtime in a 4-3 win. It sparked the victory of His two-point night earned him First Star honors.
On Friday, Penticton was in West Kelowna to date the No. 2 Warriors. Nadeau led the team with an assist on the first power play goal and scored the eventual game winner with man-advantage early in the third, adding a second helper later in the period. He finished with 3 points and was again named the first star of the game in a 4–1 win.
The 2023 NHL Draft prospects capped off the week with yet another multi-point performance in Saturday night’s 9-3 victory over the Trail Smoke Eaters with a goal and assist from Veese.
The 17-year-old Nadeau currently leads the BCHL with 31 goals in 14 games. His 13 goals are the most in the league, and his 18 assists tie for the top spot.
Nadeau has scored points in all 14 games this year and has failed to score multiple points only twice.
3 Stars – Josh Nadeau (F) – Penticton Vise
Like his brother, Josh Nador scored the most goals with 4, tying 7 for the league lead last week.
On Wednesday night against the Cranbrook Bucks, Nadeau pulled the Bees within one in the second period and eventually assisted the game winner in overtime to score two points in a 4-3 win. did.
On Friday, Nadeau scored 3 of his team’s 4 goals against West Kelowna Warriors, scoring two goals and adding an assist on a three-point night in a 4-1 victory.
The 19-year-old University of Maine commit ended a productive week with goals and assists in a 9-3 win over the Trail Smoke Eaters on Saturday.
Nadeau has scored points in 13 of 14 games this year and is now on a nine-game winning streak. He has scored his 2 or more in his 7th straight game.
He has scored 27 points with 9 goals and 18 assists in 14 games and is second in league scoring.
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Honorable Mention:
Penticton Viz F. Aydar Suniev: 3GP – 2G – 5A – 7PTS
Albani Valley Bulldogs F Ethan Bono: 2GP – 2G – 2A – 4PTS
Alberni Valley Bulldogs F Matthew Maltais: 2GP – 3G – 3PTS
Sally Eagles F Aaron Schwartz: 2GP – 3G – 3PTS
Langley Rivermen G Ajeet Gundarah: 1GP – 1W – 1SO – 1.000 SV% – 0.00GAA
Vernon Vipers G Ethan David: 1GP – 1W – 1SO – 1.000 SV% – 0.00GAA