Andrew McMeekin holds overwhelming trader consensus for the 2026 Paul Cantabene Face-Off Athlete of the Year award due to his league-leading 62.5% faceoff win rate and strong ground ball totals as a Boston Cannons rookie. The Princeton product set career records in faceoff wins and ground balls during his college tenure before transitioning seamlessly to the PLL, where his size, athleticism, and two-way impact elevated his team’s possession game. TD Ierlan, a veteran with extensive NCAA records and consistent pro production for the California Redwoods, trails in key metrics this season. The award recognizes regular-season dominance among finalists that also include Mike Sisselberger, though late roster or injury developments could still influence final voting.