January saw the entire league compete in the league's final showcase of the season. Now, we've hit the final stretch of the season with playoffs right around the corner. That being said, lets take a look back and honor our Stars of the Month for January.

Forward - Cassidy McNeely Walpole Express

Cassidy McNeely (South East, Mass.)  takes home Forward of the Month honors for the second time this season . McNeely had a spectacular month in January recording 9 points in 11 appearances, accounting for 3 goals and 6 helpers in the month alone. Another strong performance from the forward lands her as January's forward of the month for the second time this season. 

Defenseman - Cassi Ronan Walpole Express

Another second time honoree, Cassi Ronan (Franklin, Mass.) had a solid performance at the blue line for the Express. Collecting a total of 12 points in 11 appearances in January, Ronan's offensive presence was hard for other teams to ignore and the defenseman has certainly established herself as an offensive threat. December's Defenseman of the Month continues her reign through January. 

Goaltender - Lucy Brumberger New Jersey Rockets

The Goaltender of the Month nomination for January goes to Lucy Brumburger (Naraberth, N.J). Brumberger made both of her appearances in net for the Rockets during the League Showcase in Bedford and despite losing both decisions  Brumberger still had an excellent showing making 80 saves in the month alone with 4 goals against. Most notably, Brumberger's performance against the OHA Tardiff. Against the Tardiff, Brumberger held the league's best goal scoring team to just 1 goal on the day making 49 saves in the process and posting a save percentage of .980. A truly stellar performance against the Tardiff ears Brumberger this months nomination. 

Rookie - Annaliese Meier Ontario Hockey Academy Tardiff

A newcomer to the list is Annaliese Meier (Manitoba) who has been selected as January's Rookie of the Month. The forward's 3 goals 2 assists in 7 appearances helped lift her team past the Northern Cyclones in the Bedford Showcase. Meier's efforts in January gives her the nod as Rookie of the Month.

Honorable Mention - Alyssa Murphy Walpole Express

January's honorable mention goes to Alyssa Murphy (Kingston, Mass.) of the Walpole Express. In January, Murphy scored 4 goals in 7 appearances and helped her team win 7 of those decisions. A respectable month for the Express forward treats her to the Honorable Mention for January.