Congratulations to former Esmark Stars defenseman Brendon Zack who was named USPHL Elite defensive player of the week, Oct. 26, for his work with the Hampton Roads Junior Whalers.

Zack has helped guide Hampton Roads to an early season run (13-1-0) that has them at the top of the USPHL Elite South Division.  Zack has tallied 5 goals and 13 assists in 14 games so far this season.