Freshman standout, Anthony Cusanelli, adds to the rich tradition of Wildcat hockey excellence after being named the first (1st team) ACHA All-American since Kevin Oztekin was honored in the 1995/96 season!

The most recent Wildcat hockey player to be honored nationally was Toppie Hogan, when he was selected the 2016/17 (2nd Team) ACHA All-American team. Cusanelli is the 8th Wildcat to be named to an All-American team in Wildcat Hockey history. The ACHA first began awarding All-American nominations at the conclusion of the 1994/95 season.

Here is an historical breakdown of ACHA All-Americans from the University of Arizona:

1st Team ACHA All-Americans:

• Anthony Cusanelli (2017/18 - Forward)
• Kevin Oztekin (1995/96 Forward)

2nd Team ACHA All-Americans:

• Toppie Hogan (2016/17 -Forward)
• Paul Dorn (1998/99 – Forward)
• Brian Consolino (1996/97 – Forward)
• Ricky Pope (1994-95 – Defensemen)

3rd Team ACHA All-Americans:

• Andrew Murmes (2013/14 – Forward)
• Mike Pelletier (2005/06 – Forward)

You can find the all time ACHA list of winners here: http://achahockey.org/view/achahockey/divisions/men-s-d1-4/awards

The ACHA All-American announcement is the final award announcement, completing a very impressive freshman season for Anthony Cusanelli, taking home .

Here is a complete list of Anthony Cusanelli’s (9) 2017/18 awards:

1. 1st Team ACHA All-American
2. ACHA Rookie of the Year
3. WCHL Most Valuable Player
4. WCHL Rookie of the Year
5. WCHL Sportsmanship Award
6. WCHL 1st Team All-League
7. WCHL 1st Team All-Rookie
8. 2017/18 Wildcats Most Valuable Player
9. 2017/18 Wildcats Rookie of the Year