Three members of the Brock Badgers men's hockey team have been recognized.
The announcement of the OUA men's hockey award winners and all-stars was made on Thursday, March 13.
Holden Rogers has been awarded an Ontario University Athletics (OUA) West Division Second Team All-Star Selection while first-year players Jacob Hoffrogge and Zack Stringer have been named to the OUA West Division All-Rookie Team.
"I'm happy for these guys to be recognized for their performance this season. Holden believed in himself and in us when he made the decision to transfer to Brock. It's gratifying to see his passion rewarded," said head coach TJ Manastersky. "Zack and Jacob have stepped into our league and proved they are among the best first-year players. Combined with last year's All-Rookie Team, the Badgers represent 50% of the OUA All-Rookie Team over the last two seasons. It will be fun to watch this young group continue to grow."
Just three players finished with more points than Rogers in the OUA this past season. The third year forward finished tied for fourth in the province and top 20 in the country, with 14 goals and 19 assists, totaling 33 points in 28 games.
Making the switch from the TMU Bold two years ago, the Hamilton product established himself as not only an offensive leader for the Badgers but across all of Ontario. To go along with his point total, Rogers recorded two game-winning goals during the 2024-25 season, including an overtime winner in a 3-2 win against the Nipissing Lakers on Oct. 19, 2024 at Canada Games Park, with the play receiving an OUA Play of the Week honour.
In his first season since joining from the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League, Hoffrogge has made waves on the provincial scene.
The Saskatoon native scored twice this season, recording 13 points in total which was good for third in the OUA among rookie defenseman. Hoffrogge also helped quarterback the Badgers power play as a rookie, recording seven points on the man-advantage this past season.
Hoffrogge netted his first career OUA goal in a 6-3 win over the Guelph Gryphons on Nov. 10, 2024 in Guelph.
Making the All-Rookie team as a forward, Stringer finished eighth in the province in rookie scoring, earning 14 goals and picking up 10 assists for 24 points in 27 games. Stringer's 14 goals saw him finish tied for second in rookie goal scoring.
Stringer found the back of net against the Western Mustangs on Oct. 10, 2024, to earn his first career OUA goal.
The Lethbridge product, like Rogers, scored two game winners this season which included an overtime winner in a 3-2 win over the Guelph Gryphons on Feb. 13 at Canada Games Park.
The complete list of 2024-25 OUA men's hockey award winners and all-stars is as follows:
MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
Most Valuable Player (E) - Conor Frenette, UQTR Patriotes
Most Valuable Player (W) - Owen Robinson, Toronto Varsity Blues
Rookie of the Year (E) - Gio Morneau, Carleton Ravens
Rookie of the Year (W) - Jaxson Murray, Waterloo Warriors
Defenceman of the Year (E) - Simon Lavigne, Concordia Stingers
Defenceman of the Year (W) - Mark Cooper, Toronto Varsity Blues
Goaltender of the Year (E) - Christian Purboo, Queen's Gaels
Goaltender of the Year (W) - Matt Onuska, Waterloo Warriors
Randy Gregg Award (E) - Mathieu Bizier, Concordia Stingers
Randy Gregg Award (W) - Simon Rose, Waterloo Warriors
Champion of EDI Award (E) - Owen Gilhula, York Lions
Champion of EDI Award (W) - Liam Fedak, Waterloo Warriors
True Sport Award (E) - Nolan Hutcheson, Queen's Gaels
True Sport Award (W) - Matt McNamara, Windsor Lancers
Coach of the Year (E) - Marc-André Element, Concordia Stingers
Coach of the Year (W) - Ryan Medel, Toronto Varsity Blues
EAST FIRST TEAM ALL-STARS
F - Conor Frenette, UQTR Patriotes
F - Nolan Hutcheson, Queen's Gaels
F - Brandon Frattaroli, McGill Redbirds
D - Simon Lavigne, Concordia Stingers
D - Owen Lalonde, Queen's Gaels
G - Christian Purboo, Queen's Gaels
WEST FIRST TEAM ALL-STARS
F - Owen Robinson, Toronto Varsity Blues
F - Tate Popple, Waterloo Warriors
F - Keegan McMullen, Windsor Lancers
D - Mark Cooper, Toronto Varsity Blues
D - Sam McKinney, Waterloo Warriors
G - Matt Onuska, Waterloo Warriors
EAST SECOND TEAM ALL-STARS
F - Mathieu Bizier, Concordia Stingers
F - Nick McCarry, Carleton Ravens
F - Bradley Chenier, Ottawa Gee-Gees
D - Sean Larochelle, Concordia Stingers
D - Peter Stratis, Ottawa Gee-Gees
G - Nikolas Hurtubise, Concordia Stingers
WEST SECOND TEAM ALL-STARS
F - Holden Rogers, Brock Badgers
F - Franco Sproviero, Western Mustangs
F - Connor Bowie, TMU Bold
D - Jake Gravelle, Western Mustangs
D - Jaden Condotta, TMU Bold
G - Kai Edmonds, TMU Bold
EAST ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
F - Gio Morneau, Carleton Ravens
F - Mikael Huchette, Concordia Stingers
F - Zach Giroux, Ottawa Gee-Gees
D - Olivier Boutin, Patriotes de l'UQTR
D - Igor Mburanumwe, McGill Redbirds
G - Beckett Langkow, Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
WEST ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
F - Jaxson Murray, Waterloo Warriors
F - Zack Stringer, Brock Badgers
F - Jordan D'Intino, TMU Bold
D - Luca Fasciano, Lakehead Thunderwolves
D - Jacob Hoffrogge, Brock Badgers
G - Matteo Drobac, Western Mustangs
