APX GOALTENDING TIER: JAMESON MURPHY

White Bear Lake goaltender Jameson Murphy is an exciting young prospect to watch in net. This is his second year within the APX program, and he’s shown that he’s an incredibly athletic prospect who has a great attitude and high-level character.

“Murph’s attendance has been excellent, and he is extremely coachable. He does an awesome job taking in constructive criticism and applying it to his game immediately,” said APX Director of Goaltending Drew Fielding about the young skater. “The strides he has made the last two years have been outstanding, and he’s a favorite among our whole staff for his awesome attitude.”

GOALTENDING TIER HONORABLE MENTIONS:

• Bernie Anderson (Bloomington Jefferson)

• Burke Nelson (Sioux Falls Power)

• Owen Ellis (Lakeville)

APX COLLEGE TIER: KEATON ORREY

Defenseman Keaton Orrey trained with APX when he was younger but now he’s back and competing in our highly competitive College Tier. The former Eagan skater just finished up his third season of junior hockey, where he has gone from St. Cloud of the NAHL to now spending the past two seasons with Des Moines of the USHL. Orrey is slated to return to the Buccaneers again this fall after signing a Standard Player Development Agreement to spend the 2026-27 season with the squad after posting 22 points and a gritty 101 penalty minutes with the team over the past year.

“Keaton has been a tremendously positive presence on and off the ice all year. He brings a great deal of purpose to the work at hand and to his overall development,” said APX Director of Player Development Wes Jirovec about the high-level defenseman. “It's promising to see a player who has established a high level of conviction when it comes to details and competition, and because of that, he gets the most out of his drills, his game reps and his workouts. It's easy to see that he's enjoying all of his days at the rink, too.”

APX SELECTS TIER: RYDER SORENSEN

Forward Ryder Sorensen has been on an impressive trajectory over the past few years. His first year up on varsity at Holy Family, he was third on the roster in overall scoring as just a sophomore, and as a junior, Sorensen then moved his way up to second in overall points scored on the team. He’ll be an exciting player to watch in his senior season this fall.

“This is recognition of a really impressive overall training season so far for Ryder. He brought a lot of confidence and momentum into this spring after an exciting junior season campaign with Holy Family, and he has been a consistent performer ever since,” said Jirovec about the forward. “His game identity is exactly the type that makes others around him better. His tenacity and sharp defensive tactics make him tough to play against. On offense, he's an aggressive attacker with the puck but also uses his vision as a playmaker. We believe Ryder is on a strong growth trajectory towards exciting opportunities in junior and college hockey.”

APX HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SELECTS TIER: GRETA ERICKSON

Cretin-Derham Hall’s Greta Erickson is coming off of her second full season of varsity hockey with the Raiders, most recently posting 10 points through 26 games played. This is her third year within the APX program, and she is going to certainly be a prospect to watch this fall as she becomes an upperclassman and earns more and more responsibilities out on the ice.

“Greta is one of our top players and continues to develop some impressive moves on the blue line. She comes to the rink excited, focused, and ready to put in the work needed to take her game to the next level,” said APX Director of Girls Development Karyn Bye about the defender. “Now in her third-year training with APX, Greta is a veteran in our program and brings a gritty, competitive edge every time she steps on the ice. She especially loves competing in corner battle drills, where her toughness and determination really stand out.”

APX 18s TIER: TOMMY BOE

This is Boe’s first season training with APX but he has already made an extremely positive impression on the members of our coaching staff. The forward scored 23 points in 31 games played for Mahtomedi in 2025-26 as just a sophomore.

“Tommy has set a nice example of a first-year player with us that has followed through on their advanced, mature development goals,” said APX Director of Player Development Wes Jirovec. “He came off a very promising sophomore season as a first-year varsity player on a stellar Mahtomedi squad, but he was motivated to keep improving his game impact and boost his hard skill, his pace of play and his overall 200-foot presence. He's made tremendous strides in these areas so far this year, as well as some exciting growth in his soft skill and offensive attack tactics. We're proud to see a player like Tommy willing to make big jumps out of their comfort zone and attack the parts of their improvement that really matter.”

MAP SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL TIER: SULLIVAN GRIFFIN

Lakeville North forward Sullivan Griffin has been in our program for quite a while now and has shown great strides in his development. The staff chose Griffin because of his high character attributes, his hard work both on and off the ice, and his dedication to try and improve in each session.

“Sullivan is consistent in the gym and on the ice,” said MAP South Director of Hockey Development Kevin Schulze. “He shows up with a smile and has a great attitude every day, but he is also always ready to work and try new things out on the ice. He has a great compete level, and he’s a fun, dedicated athlete to have in our group.”

APX HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TIER: ELLA ADAMSON

This is Adamson’s first year in the program, and she has already shown that she is on a path to success in her hockey journey. The defender just finished up her sophomore varsity season at Woodbury and she’ll likely be stepping into an increased role for the squad this fall as she enters her junior year.

“Ella is a hardworking and dedicated player who brings a positive attitude to every practice,” said APX Director of Girls Development Karyn Bye about the defender. “Ella continues to show steady improvement in her skill set each time that she is out on the ice, and she is very coachable in her approach to development. It was unanimous among the coaches that Ella should be selected as Player of the Month. Congratulations, Ella, and keep up the great work!”

MAP SOUTH SKATING & SKILLS TIER: LUKE LAING

This is Laing’s second year within the program, and we have seen him go from his time at Lakeville North to now competing with Southwest Christian. The forward has shown true dedication to his training and improving all of the little things that help make a skater great. He has worked through adversity as well and has shown lots of high-quality character after coming back from a tough injury.

“Laing has great attendance and has shown up to pretty much every session both on and off the ice,” said MAP South Director of Hockey Development Kevin Schulze. “He works incredibly hard and is willing to listen and try new things. He has shown impressive determination after coming back from an elbow injury and surgery as well.”

APX 16s TIER: BEN GANNON

Gannon has been a part of the APX program for quite some time now and the staff has always been impressed with his work ethic, but this summer in particular has been an extremely promising one for the young forward from Eagan.

“We've known Ben for a long time now, and he's set pretty high expectations for himself over the years due to his work ethic and coachability. Because of that, it's very impressive when we think that he's in the midst of his best training season so far,” said APX Director of Player Development Wes Jirovec. “Benny's superpower right now is his attack on details. He wants to get the most out of every lift & exercise in the gym. He wants to be the best he can at all the skill drill reps. He wants to use every tactic and advantage he can to win in games - and Ben does it out of excitement, not obligation. He loves to work, and he loves to win, and that energy is contagious to his peers and to our staff.”

APX 15s TIER: PARKER WITTY

Witty may be a new addition to the APX program this summer, but he came in and impressed right away. The young forward from New Prague has shown an admirable compete level during his on-ice training and has demonstrated a clutch ability to come up big-time in various ways when it’s needed the most.

“Parker has had an excellent start with APX,” said APX Director of Player Development Kyle Osterberg. “He comes prepared every day with the intent of getting better. Parker sees the game very well and can make big impact plays. Even though he is a bit of an undersized player at the moment, he never shies away from the hard areas. He has been a great addition to APX.”

APX 14s TIER: JACK HUDLIK

Hudlik, from St. Paul, is in his first season of training at APX. His raw skill was apparent from Day 1, and every day that he has come to offseason training, it has been very clear that he has tons of potential if he keeps up his hard work.

“‘Huddy’ has been electric with us here at APX and he continues to get better every day,” said Osterberg about the young skater. “Being able to play at both forward and defense is one dynamic aspect about Huddy’s game that makes him stand out amongst the rest. We can already tell that he has a high ceiling for his future in hockey and that he has a very promising future ahead of him.”

MAP SOUTH BANTAM TIER: GRIFFIN ANDERSON

This is Anderson’s first year with MAP South but the forward from Rosemount has been very dedicated in his development and is one of the kids that our entire staff love to have in the program, as he is a strong, positive influence to the entire group.

“Griffin is a good kid who has been a strong player and athlete here out on the ice as well as off the ice, too,” said MAP South Director of Hockey Development Kevin Schulze. “He pushes himself and the other players around him to be better while also still having fun. He has already made big improvements in his game that I can see compared to back when we started in April.”

MAP SOUTH U15 GIRLS TIER: LEXI GARCIA

Garcia, from Cottage Grove, has been involved with the program for several years now and has shown consistent growth in her game while bringing a positive attitude and a high-character mindset to her training both on and off the ice.

“It has been a pleasure to watch Lexi continue to grow as a player over the years,” said the Director of MAP South, Sean Foley. “She is an excellent skater who comes to the rink each day with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. One of Lexi's greatest strengths is her willingness to step outside her comfort zone and embrace new drills and challenges. She is coachable, works hard, and is always eager to improve, making her a great example for her teammates.”

MAP SOUTH U12 GIRLS TIER: SOPHIE HUGHES

Hughes, from Woodbury, has been an outstanding addition to the U12 group at MAP South and was an easy choice to earn Player of the Month honors because of her consistent effort and positive attitude that she brings to her training.

”Sophie brings a great energy to the rink every day and approaches each practice with focus and determination,” said MAP South’s Sean Foley. “Sophie's skill level continues to stand out, but what impresses us most is her willingness to listen, learn, and give her best effort in every drill. She is a great teammate who sets a positive example through her work ethic and enthusiasm, making her a very deserving recipient of this month's recognition.”

APX 13s TIER: GRAYSON WIPPLER

Wippler, from White Bear Lake, is in his first summer training with APX, and the entire staff has been impressed with his high level of character and his elite skill as a defender that makes him stand out amongst the rest.

"‘Cool Whip’ has been one of the most exciting adds to the APX program this offseason,” said APX Director of Player Development Kyle Osterberg. “He’s a young talent that loves to compete and win. His defensive game is already extremely solid at his young age, and with a great mixture of offensive presence, Grayson is going to be one heck of a player. He is very coachable and humble, and fits the exact mold of the skater that APX strives to work with.”

APX 12s TIER: BEN LACOURSIERE

LaCoursiere is a talented defender from Hastings who is already making waves in our youngest tier of training at APX. He’s an athletic skater who already brings a great mindset to his training and a will to succeed.

“Ben is a hidden gem that is not so hidden - with a great base of talent already and a mindset to be the best, he rises to push the pace in the 12s tier,” said APX’s Osterberg about the young defenseman. “Not only is he great on ice in all areas, but he is a complete athlete off the ice as well. Ben is having a great start with APX, and we only expect his game to hit new levels.”

MAP SOUTH PEEWEE TIER: NOAH FRIEDMANN

Friedmann, who has competed within the Eastview youth organization, earned Player of the Month honors because of his consistent effort and the positive attitude he brings to the rink every day.

“Noah shows up ready to work every day. He competes hard and is always willing to learn,” said Sean Foley, the Director of MAP South. “We have had the opportunity to work with Noah for several years, and it has been rewarding to watch his steady development as a player. While he has improved each season, his biggest strides have come recently as his confidence, skating, and overall game have taken another step forward. Noah's commitment to getting better is exactly what we hope to see from every athlete in our program.”

MAP SOUTH SQUIRTS TIER: CARRICK MCNAMARA

This is Carrick’s first year within the program, but the young skater from Hastings has already demonstrated an elite skill set that he is eager to grow, and he has a positive, high-character attitude that makes him a favorite among our staff.

“Carrick has made a tremendous impression on our staff in a very short period of time,” said MAP South’s Sean Foley. “He consistently stands out because of his outstanding hockey IQ, skating ability, and understanding of the game. Every day he arrives with a smile on his face, brings great energy to practice, and is usually the first player in line, eager for the next drill. Carrick is a true student of the game who loves to learn and improve, and his enthusiasm is contagious. His passion, work ethic, and attention to detail make him a very deserving choice for Player of the Month.”

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