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Esmark Defenseman Barney Honored

By DWK, 04/05/15, 9:15PM EDT

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Named NAPHL First Team All-Star

The North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) has announced All-NAPHL First, Second and Third Teams for the 16U AAA level for the 2014-15 season.

Cole Barney, defenseman, from the U16 AAA Esmark Stars was named to the 16U All-NAPHL first team.  He appeared in 24 regular and post season NAPHL games and recorded 22 points (5 goals and 17 assists), including 2 power play goals, 5 power play assists, 1 shorthanded assist and 2 game winning goals.

A native of Fort Wayne, IN, Barney was a junior at Mars Area High School in Mars, PA.

He was previously honored by the NAPHL as the First Star 16U Apex Peak Performer (Defense), for his performance in the NAPHL's league showcase in Romeoville, IL, in October, and Third Star 16U Apex Peak Performer (Defense), for his performance in the NAPHL's league's second showcase in Blaine, MN, in December.  He was also selected to participate in the league's 16U NAPHL All-Star Game, held during the league's second showcase at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, MN in December.

Consideration and selection was based on player performance in all NAPHL regular season and playoff games throughout the 2014-15 season.

"Cole deserved this honor," said Esmark Stars 16U head coach Yuri Krivokhija.  "His attitude and play in each game was definable to all who watched our team,"

“I congratulate Cole and all those who were recognized for their efforts this past season,” said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld.

Now six years into their history, the NAPHL continues to raise the bar each season with more exposure for their players as they continue to strive to be the best Tier I youth league under the USA Hockey umbrella.