Alec Walker, Thomas Boisvert headline standouts from 2026 Florida Exposure Cup
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida – In late January, the 2026 Florida Exposure Cup brought together many of the top AAA programs from across the country.
For this event, I focused on the 2010 Elite division, and it became clear which players were making their mark in this age group early on.
The team to watch was Detroit’s Honeybaked squad. Having already captured championships at the Whitby Silver Stick and Oakville Winter Classic up in Ontario, they entered the Florida Exposure Cup as one of the top-ranked squads, and they did not disappoint.
With a round-robin slate of three games over two days, Honeybaked showcased their depth, skill, and cohesion, setting themselves up for a rematch against The Hill Academy, a showdown reminiscent of their Oakville semi-final shootout.
Honeybaked emerged victorious again, taking the round-robin game 4-1, then winning the semifinal 4-2 to advance to the final against the Madison Capitols. And Honeybaked added another trophy to their growing case, eventually claiming this event's title.
Here are eight players who left the strongest impressions over the course of the event, along with a few honourable mentions who are worth watching as the next generation of talent emerges.
Alec Walker, LW, Florida Alliance 15O AAA
Alec Walker’s impact isn’t just defined by his size at 6-foot-5. Only 15 years old, it’s Walker's versatility that makes him such a compelling prospect. He can dominate physically in tight spaces, yet more often through his display of soft hands and puck skill when the situation calls for it. As one observation put in:
“What also stood out was his discernment in choosing when to use skill versus size,” perfectly capturing a player capable of adapting his approach to fit the play." - Matthew Burns, January 29, 2026
The versatility translated into a variety of impactful contributions during the tournament. In his standout game against Windy City, Walker recorded a hat trick, but his influence went beyond the scoresheet. He consistently drove the middle of the ice, creating opportunities for his team through his intelligent position and quick reads. While Walker’s game is still raw, he already shows how to blend multiple dimensions: he can finish in tight areas, protect the puck using his frame, attack with skilled hands, and create space for teammates. That ability to operate effectively in a variety of ways and situations makes him a highly adaptable and dynamic prospect. With this multi-dimensional impact, one that can certainly project Walker as a top-line player at the junior level.
Thomas Boisvert, C, Mount St. Charles Acad. 15U AAA
Thomas Boisvert continues to stand out as a highly skilled, two-way player, capable of impacting every zone of the ice. His skating stills stands out as a huge weapon, as he perfectly weaves and positions himself into optimal space to get into scoring areas, illustrating his ability to combine speed, awareness and positioning to maximize opportunities.
Offensively, Boisvert’s skill set is high-end, bordering elite for his age group. He repeatedly dismantled defenders in one-on-one situations using tight cuts, between-the-legs drags, and subtle pivots to create space for himself and teammates in high-danger areas. During the tournament, he recorded a hat trick in one game, where he displayed his ability to play through contact and made minor detailed adjustments to his positioning to allow him to finish these plays. Defensively, Boisvert compliments his offensive skill with active stick work and backchecking, highlighting his more complete two-way game. This blend of creativity, speed and defensive motor helps project him as a player with significant upside as he moves to the junior level.
Kieran Gray, RW, The Hill Academy U16 AAA
Kieran Gray’s game is defined less by raw pace and more by how he manages it. While his speed is an obvious tool, it’s his processing and timing that consistently turns movement into offence. As one viewing noted:
“Rather than approaching every play at full speed, he would occasionally slow his route to arrive in soft ice at the right moment in time." - Matthew Burns, January 30, 2026
It's a detail that speaks to Gray's ability to manipulate space instead of simply attacking it.
This is most evident in transition, where Gray routinely presents himself as a reliable outlet and attacks with purpose once he gains possession. He uses the width of the ice to stretch coverage, shifts lanes to create openings, and quickly identifies whether a play calls for a shot or distribution. It has become clear that his impact is rooted in intelligence and timing. This trait helped keep his squad in close in their semifinal game against Honeybaked, and he scored two goals in addition to his lone goal from his team in the round robin game, proving how effective this trait can be for his game.
Max Lappan, D, Honeybaked 15U AAA
Max Lappan continues to emerge as one of the most intriguing defensive prospects in his age group. Standing at 6-foot-2, he pairs impressive size with mobility and reach, immediately making an impact in all areas of the ice. His defensive reads were particularly notable, as he consistently directed coverage on rushes and identified vulnerabilities, forcing opponents into low percentage plays. And he even showed some more indirect intangibles:
”He looked to be directing coverage on the rush, pointing out the trailing F3 player for a back checker to mark,” - Matthew Burns, January 31, 2026
On the ice, Lappan’s reach and skating allowed him to close gaps quickly, steer attackers toward the boards, and prevent clean entries. Offensively, his impact came through clean, decisive passes, and smart puck movement up the ice, showing some flashes of rushing ability to hint at a more dynamic game. Lappan’s combination of size, defensive intelligence, and emerging offensive ability paints the picture of a complete two-way defenceman who was a huge part of the Honeybaked squad’s success in limiting their opponents' chances. With continued development, the sky is the limit for this young, right-shot defenceman.
Dominik Stefan Domonkos, RW, Windy City 15U AAA
Dominik Stefan Domonkos turned heads at the tournament, and it’s easy to see why. He has a knack for finding open space and making defenders pay for even the smallest lapses in coverage. Against Mount St. Charles, he showcased that skill repeatedly, timing his route perfectly to exploit gaps and create dangerous opportunities. His goal came in typical fashion: reading a play ahead of time, he darted toward the middle lane behind the defence and tapped home a perfectly timed pass from Patrick Taylor. It was a simple play, but a moment that captured his ability to turn his anticipation into results.
Beyond the scoring, Domonkos consistently attacks open ice, carries the puck with poise, and makes smart passes to teammates in dangerous areas. In tight quarters, he manages to maintain control and thread the puck through traffic. Even when his finishing isn’t there, he still forces his opponents to engage his advances, and he proved to be difficult to shut down. Domonkos' performance solidified him as one of the tournament's most exciting young talents to watch going forward.
Spencer Greenhalgh, C, Florida Alliance 15O AAA
Spencer Greenhalgh emerged as one of the tournament’s most dynamic offensive threats, consistently generating chances through his skating, puck handling, and playmaking ability. Across multiple games, he demonstrated a knack for finding open space, attacking the middle lane, and creating high danger opportunities. His ability to protect the puck while maneuvering through defenders allowed him to draw penalties and generate space for teammates, even in tight coverage.
“He manoeuvres through the neutral zone with relative ease in this game, as his handling of the puck also proves to be a strong asset of his being an effective player playing off the heels of his opponents,” - Matthew Burns, January 30, 2026
The above quote underlies Greenhalgh’s ability to read the play and attack in transition. His offensive toolkit extends beyond his own shots. On several occasions, he set up teammates with precise passes on rushes or power play sequences, proving himself to be a more than capable playmaker as well. Greenhalgh’s combination of skating, puck skill and vision made him a constant play driver for his team. By the end of the event, it was clear he had established himself as one of the top players in the tournament.
Dylan Delgado, LW, Honeybaked 15U AAA
Dylan Delgado was certainly one of the most inventive offensive players at the tournament, consistently creating chances through his skill, vision, and ability to play under pressure. He repeatedly drew multiple defenders toward him, opening space for teammates. And his puck handling was head turning, as he constantly challenged defenders one-on-one with confidence and creativity.
What was even more impressive was how he demonstrated strength and control of the puck, including several one-handed moves executed through absorbing contact well. This type of creativity was often rewarded through creating a large amount of chances for his team. But beyond the offence, Delgado contributed defensively, consistently backchecking and disrupting plays with his stick coming back to his end. He is truly one of the most promising young talents in this age group, and can project as a potential top-line player at the junior level down the line.
MJ Campbell, RW, Mount St. Charles Acad. 15U AAA
MJ Campbell emerged as one of the standout performers of the tournament, orchestrating plays with a mix of vision and poise. Operating on a line with Boisvert and Charbonneau, he consistently dictated plays. His game against Windy City was the true standout performance of the tournament for him. Coming away with two goals and three assists, he proved to be a force to be reckoned with.
“He showed patience in the corner, waiting for Boisvert to slip behind the defence undetected before delivering a precise backdoor pass,” - January 30, 2026
The awareness and timing that Campbell possess makes him such a dynamic playmaker. His first two assists were both similar in the sense that they were effective passes off the wall, reading his linemates movement perfectly. Campbell was a very effective connector on plays, orchestrating passing plays, hunting space to score. Throughout the tournament, Campbell proved he can control the game, and elevate those around him.
Honourable Mentions: Patrick Taylor (WCS), Zaac Charbonneau (MSC), Caiven Walos (MC), Jonathan Cooper (FLA), Rory Shaughnessy (THA)
