Here’s our third 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 Third 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.

Third Team East
F – Drew Olivieri – University of New England

Drew Olivieri – University of New England (Photo by David Bates Photo)

  • 19 goals
  • 23 assists
  • 42 points
  • CNE Player of the Year

F – Tanner Daniels – Hobart College

Tanner Daniels – Hobart College (Photo by Adam Farid ’20)

  • 16 goals
  • 21 assists
  • 37 points
  • AHCA Second Team All-American East

F – Nick Cyprian – Chatham University

Nick Cyprian – Chatham University (Photo via Chatham University Athletics)

  • 18 goals
  • 25 assists
  • 45 points
  • AHCA Third Team All-American East
  • UCHC First Team

D – Preston Brighton – Utica University

Preston Brighton – Utica University (Photo by Maxwell LeBuis – YSM Media)

  • 3 goals
  • 15 assists
  • 18 points

D – Kyle Furey – Endicott College

Kyle Furey – Endicott College (Photo via Endicott College Athletics)

  • 3 goals
  • 19 assists
  • 22 points
  • CNE First Team

G – Peter Sterling – Endicott College

Peter Sterling – Endicott College (Photo via Endicott College Athletics)

  • 21-4-2
  • 1.63 GAA
  • .933 SV%
  • 5 shutouts
  • CNE Goaltender of the Year
  • CNE Rookie of the Year
  • CNE All-Conference First Team
  • DIIIHockeyNews.com 2026 All-Rookie Team

Third Team West
F – Nikita Borodaenko – University of Dubuque

Nikita Borodaenko – University of Dubuque (Photo by Paul Misner – Dubuque Athletics)

  • 17 goals
  • 18 assists
  • 35 points
  • AHCA Second Team All-American West

F – Hassan Akl – Aurora University

Hassan Akl – Aurora University (Photo by Steve Woltmann)

  • 13 goals
  • 26 assists
  • 39 points
  • AHCA Second Team All-American West

F – Lukas Sedlacek – Aurora University

Lukas Sedlacek – Aurora University (Photo via Aurora University Athletics)

  • 19 goals
  • 14 assists
  • 33 points

D – Simon Diaz – Aurora University

Simon Diaz – Aurora University (Photo by Steve Woltmann)

  • 5 goals
  • 21 assists
  • 26 points
  • AHCA Second Team All-American West

D – Jack Christen – St. Norbert College

Jack Christen – St. Norbert College (Photo by Patrick Ferron)

  • 6 goals
  • 16 assists
  • 22 points

G – Matt O’Donnell – Aurora University

Matt O’Donnell – Aurora University (Photo by Steve Woltmann)

  • 22-4-1
  • 2.12 GAA
  • .929 SV%
  • 5 shutouts

Summary

Third Team East:

F – Drew Olivieri (University of New England)
F – Tanner Daniels (Hobart College)
F – Nick Cyprian (Chatham University)
D – Preston Brighton (Utica University)
D – Kyle Furey (Endicott College)
G – Peter Sterling (Endicott College)

Third Team West:

F – Nikita Borodaenko (University of Dubuque)
F – Hassan Akl (Aurora University)
F – Lukas Sedlacek (Aurora University)
D – Simon Diaz (Aurora University)
D – Jack Christen (St. Norbert College)
G – Matt O’Donnell (Aurora University)