Mason City, IA – North Iowa Bulls forward & Assistant Captain Denis Hodas was selected as the NAHL’s Central Division Star of the Week for the final week of March 2026.
In three games, the Zilina, Slovakia, native recorded an astounding five goals to power the Bulls to an overtime win over the Minnesota Mallards and a regulation win against the Watertown Shamrocks. Two of his goals came on the power play. His first strike in the Watertown victory served as that game’s winning goal.
“Denis had an excellent weekend,” said North Iowa Bulls Head Coach Nick Bruneteau. “He has found different ways to generate offense for our group all year. His poise and puck skills have been a big reason why our power play is towards the top of the league, all while continuing to exhibit great leadership.”
Hodas’ production has launched him to the 4th most career goals by any Bull skater in NAHL team history with 33 in 110 career games.
Hodas is the third different Bull to earn a Star of the Week honor during the 2025-26 season. Mike Malatino earned the season’s first such honor in September. Fuji Suzuki has two such bits of recognition to his name, one in November and one in February.