The USPHL has announced that Las Vegas Thunderbirds blueliner Nick Bonaldi is the Pacific Division Defenseman of the Week.

Helping his team go 2-1 over the Ontario Jr. Reign this weekend, Bonaldi, a 2003 Las Vegas native, had two goals and two assists for a total of four points. He scored the game-winning goal in their Saturday night 8-5 victory.

He is a heavy hitter defender that has helped the Thunderbirds win some big games since the New Year.

Prior to junior hockey, Bonaldi skated for the Arizona Bobcats.

— Grace Mello/USPHL.com

(February 12, 2023)