The NCDC and USPHL have announced their monthly award winners, with a pair of standouts from Colorado taking home the honors.

Pueblo Bulls goalie Noel Friedman is the NCDC Mountain Division Goaltender of the Month, while Hampton Roads Whalers forward Curren Stukey is the USPHL Southeast Elite Division Forward of the Month.

Friedman, a Colorado Springs native, went 4-0 during February, stopping 117 of 121 shots, including an epic 42-save performance against the division-leading Idaho Falls Spud Kings, as well as a 21-save shutout against the Rock Springs Grizzlies. He stands at 7-1-0-0 on the season.

Friedman started the season with the Atlanta MadHatters in the USPHL Premier, earning the in-season call-up – “USPHL Advancement In Action!”

In Colorado, Friedman played for the Denver Jr. Pioneers and Denver East High School.

Stukey (‘06/Golden) scored four goals and four assists during his six regular-season games in February. He finished the season with 24 points in 28 games.

Back home, Stukey played for the Arvada Hockey Association and Littleton Hockey Association.

— USPHL Staff

(March 11, 2025)