Here’s our first round of 2026 DIIIHockeyNews.com end-of-season men’s awards, our website will be fully updated in the coming weeks showing these awards on the “Awards” tab, but for now, here’s your First Team East & West!

*We emphasize the fact that awards are not given solely on points, but voter opinions, meaningful-game analysis, & individual review. This is especially geared toward the D position at times.

First Team East
F – Kahlil Fontana – Hobart College

Kahlil Fontana – Hobart College (Photo by Kevin Colton)

  • 21 goals
  • 21 assists
  • 42 points
  • AHCA East First Team All-American
  • NCAA All-Tournament Team

F – Arvega Hovsepyan – Hobart College

Arvega Hovsepyan – Hobart College (Photo by Kevin Colton)

  • 11 goals
  • 32 assists
  • 43 points
  • AHCA First Team East All-American
  • 4th in D-III in assists-per-game

F – Luke Tchor – Hamilton College

Luke Tchor – Hamilton College (Photo by Josh McKee – https://mckeephotoarts.com/)

  • 18 goals
  • 16 assists
  • 34 points
  • NESCAC Player of the Year 2025 & 2026
  • Goal & game-winning-assist vs Hobart in the National Championship
  • National Champion

D – Conor Lally – Hobart College

Conor Lally – Hobart College (Photo by Kevin Colton)

  • 14 goals
  • 25 assists
  • 39 points
  • NCAA All-Tournament Team
  • AHCA First Team East All-American

D – Sean Melso – SUNY Geneseo

Sean Melso – SUNY Geneseo (Photo by @davidterry55 on X)

  • 8 goals
  • 19 assists
  • 27 points
  • UCHC Defensive Player of the Year
  • AHCA Third Team East All-American
  • DIIIHockeyNews.com 2025 Second Team East

G – Damon Beaver – Hobart College

Damon Beaver – Hobart College (Photo by Kevin Colton)

  • 20-1-0
  • 0.99 GAA (20 goals against)
  • .951 SV%
  • 392 saves
  • 7 shutouts

Career:

  • 73-5-1
  • 26 shutouts (NCAA men’s record)
  • 1.02 GAA (81 goals against)
  • .955 SV%
  • 1,732 saves
  • 3 National Championships
  • 1 National Runner-Up
  • 2026 Sid Watson Award Winner
  • DIIIHockeyNews.com First Team East 2025 & 2026
  • DIIIHockeyNews.com 2026 Player of the Year

First Team West
F – Ian Amsbaugh – Adrian College

Ian Amsbaugh – Adrian College (Photo by Mike Dickie)

  • 12 goals
  • 37 assists
  • 49 points
  • AHCA First Team West All-American

F – Keenan Ingram – Wisconsin-River Falls

Keenan Ingram – Wisconsin-River Falls

  • 26 goals
  • 17 assists
  • 43 points
  • Three hat-tricks & nine powerplay goals
  • First player to ever win both WIAC POTY & ROTY in the same season.
  • AHCA First Team All American as a freshman
  • DIIIHockeyNews.com 2026 Rookie of the Year

F – Joona Juntunen – Saint Mary’s University

Joona Juntunen – Saint Mary’s University (Photo by Judd Stanislawski, DriftlessWaters Photography)

  • 21 goals
  • 25 assists
  • 46 points
  • AHCA First Team West All-American
  • 2026 MIAC Offensive Player of the Year

D – David Clarke – Adrian College

David Clarke – Adrian College (Photo by Mike Dickie)

  • 8 goals
  • 24 assists
  • 32 points
  • AHCA First Team West All-American

D – Cole Mickel – Saint Mary’s University

Cole Mickel – Saint Mary’s University (Photo by Chris Ebert)

  • 3 goals
  • 25 assists
  • 28 points
  • AHCA First Team West All-American
  • MIAC Defensive Player of the Year

G – Sebastian Monaco – Wisconsin-Stout

Sebastian Monaco – Wisconsin-Stout (Photo by Reese Kupsky, UW-Stout Sports Information)

  • 15-3-1
  • 1.97 GAA
  • .938 SV%
  • AHCA Second Team West All-American
  • DIIIHockeyNews.com 2026 All-Rookie Team

Summary
First Team East:
F – Kahlil Fontana (Hobart College)
F – Arvega Hovsepyan (Hobart College)
F – Luke Tchor (Hamilton College)
D – Conor Lally (Hobart College)
D – Sean Melso (SUNY Geneseo)
G – Damon Beaver (Hobart College)

First Team West:
F – Ian Amsbaugh (Adrian College)
F – Keenan Ingram (Wisconsin-River Falls)
F – Joona Juntunen (Saint Mary’s University)
D – David Clarke (Adrian College)
D – Cole Mickel (Saint Mary’s University)
G – Sebastian Monaco (Wisconsin-Stout)