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USHL Players of the Week

April 5, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Stephan Vigier

Stephan Vigier Sioux City Musketeers

Notre Dame, Manitoba

Vigier scored six points (4g, 2a) and recorded a plus-five rating as the Musketeers won both games to close out the regular season. The second-year USHL forward had a game high four points (2g, 2a) in the 7-2 win over Waterloo on Friday. He followed up with two more goals in Saturday's 10-3 victory against Lincoln. Vigier scored 12 goals over the final 13 games of the season helping his club post a 9-1-3 record over that span. The 20-year-old native of Notre Dame, Manitoba was the leading scorer for Sioux City this season with 49 points (29g, 20a) in 58 games played. His 29 goals tied for sixth in the League and his 12 power play goals ranked fourth overall.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Danny Wurden

Danny Wurden Sioux City Musketeers

Fargo, North Dakota

Wurden registered six points (2g, 4a) and a plus-two rating to win his second straight weekly award. He assisted on the game-winning goal and later added a goal in Friday's 7-2 win. He then recorded a career best four points (1g, 3a) in Saturday's 10-3 victory. All four of his points were on the power play as he led the Musketeers to a 5-of-8 performance on the man advantage. The game also marked the end of the four-year USHL career for the native of Fargo, North Dakota who has appeared in 185 games in the League. Wurden ranked fifth on the team in scoring this season with 26 points (6g, 20a) in 57 games.

Goaltender of the Week

Carsen Chubak

Carsen Chubak Tri-City Storm

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Chubak stepped up to post consecutive victories as the Storm needed two wins during the weekend to earn a playoff berth for the first time since 2007. He turned away all 30 shots he faced to record his third shutout of the season in the 1-0 victory vs. Des Moines on Friday. The Prince Albert, Saskatchewan native then made 31 saves in the 5-2 win over Sioux Falls in Saturday's regular season finale. The game was the 50th appearance of the season for Chubak which tied for the lead among USHL goaltenders. He led all League netminders with 1,291 saves and ranked second with 2,776 minutes played.

 
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March 29, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Tyler Barnes

Tyler Barnes Waterloo Black Hawks

Eagan, Minnesota

Barnes scored five points (4g, 1a) as the Black Hawks won two of three games during the week to qualify for the postseason. He tallied two goals (1 shorthanded, 1 power play) in a span of 1:30 during the second period of the 5-3 loss to Sioux Falls on Wednesday. The Eagan, Minnesota native recorded his second consecutive multi-goal game when he netted two power play goals in the 4-0 victory over Des Moines on Friday. Barnes completed his week assisting on the game-winning goal in the 4-0 shutout against Cedar Rapids on Saturday. The 20-year-old is third on his team in scoring with 66 points (34g, 32a) while playing in all 58 games this season. He currently ranks second in the USHL in both goals (34) and power play goals (14).

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Danny Wurden

Danny Wurden Sioux City Musketeers

Fargo, North Dakota

Wurden registered three points (3a) and a plus-three rating as the Musketeers won two of three games during the week to pull within one point of the fourth and final playoff spot in the West Division. He assisted on the first goal of the game in the 2-1 win against Tri-City on Tuesday. The 20-year-old then assisted on the game-winning goal during Friday's 2-1 victory over Chicago. Wurden made it three straight games with a point when he dished out an assist during the 2-1 loss to Omaha on Saturday. The Fargo, North Dakota native is playing in his fourth USHL season in Sioux City. He has registered 20 points (4g, 16a) in 55 games this season, notching career highs in goals, assists, and points.

Goaltender of the Week

Willie Yanakeff

Willie Yanakeff Waterloo Black Hawks

Jerome, Michigan

Yanakeff posted back-to-back shutouts to help the Black Hawks clinch a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season. He made the start in all three games during the week earning a 1.34 goals-against-average and a .949 save percentage. The Jerome, Michigan native turned away all 23 shots he faced in the 4-0 win vs. Des Moines on Friday to record his first career USHL shutout. Yanakeff followed up with a 33-save shutout in the 4-0 victory over Cedar Rapids on Saturday to post his 10th victory of the season. The 17-year-old is playing in his first USHL season and has compiled a 10-8-0 record in 21 appearances split between Waterloo and Sioux City.

 
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March 23, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

JT Brown

JT Brown Waterloo Black Hawks

Burnsville, Minnesota

Brown scored six points (5g, 1a) and registered a plus-four rating as the Black Hawks split a pair of games over the weekend. On Friday, the native of Burnsville, Minnesota equaled a League season high when he scored four goals in the 8-6 win over Des Moines. His fourth goal was the game-winner and he also dished out an assist for a five-point night. The 19-year-old then tallied the lone goal for Waterloo in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Cedar Rapids. Brown is currently third in USHL scoring with 72 points (32g, 40a) and ranks second with a plus-34 rating. Over two USHL seasons, he has collected 108 points (46g, 62a) in 91 total games.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Justin Holl

Justin Holl Omaha Lancers

Tonka Bay, Minnesota

Holl registered four points (4a) and a plus-four rating as the Lancers picked up five of a possible six points in three games during the week. He posted a game high plus-two rating in the 5-4 shootout loss to Fargo on Wednesday. The 18-year-old dished out two assists in Friday's 6-1 win vs. Youngstown. It was his first two career points in the USHL. The defenseman added two more assists, including one on the game-winning goal, in the 5-2 victory the following evening against Sioux Falls. Holl is a native of Tonka Bay, Minnesota and has played seven games for the Lancers during his first USHL season.

Goaltender of the Week

Matt Green

Matt Green Lincoln Stars

Buffalo, New York

Green posted consecutive shutouts during the weekend for the Stars. He stopped all 29 shots he faced in the 6-0 victory vs. Fargo on Friday and then made 24 saves the next evening during the 2-0 win vs. Team USA. The 19-year-old is now tied for second among USHL goaltenders with four shutouts this season. Including a relief appearance on Wednesday, Green compiled a 0.46 goals-against-average and a .983 save percentage during the week. The native of Buffalo, New York is playing his first USHL season and has won his last three starts.

 
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March 15, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Bryon Paulazzo

Bryon Paulazzo Indiana Ice

Redwood City, California

Paulazzo scored seven points (4g, 3a) and registered a plus-two rating as the Ice played four games during the week. He registered two points (1g, 1a) in the 4-2 loss to Green Bay on Wednesday. The 20-year-old again registered multiple points when he collected two (1g, 1a) in the 4-3 victory against Omaha on Friday. Paulazzo had his third straight multi-point game the following evening when he netted both goals for the Ice in the 3-2 loss to Omaha. The native of Redwood City, California completed his week with an assist in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Chicago which extended his point streak to five games. He is playing in his first USHL season and leads the Ice with 49 points (18g, 31a) and a plus-26 rating while appearing in all 53 games for the club.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Dan Kolomatis

Dan Kolomatis Chicago Steel

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Kolomatis registered three points (1g, 2a) and a plus-one rating in helping the Steel capture two victories during the weekend. The 18-year-old scored the game-winning goal in the 4-2 win over Tri-City on Saturday. He then dished out two assists during the second period of Sunday's 5-4 victory against Indiana. Kolomatis has recorded 14 points (7g, 7a) in 46 games for the Steel this season. The native of Basking Ridge, New Jersey has posted an even-or-better plus/minus rating in nine straight games. It is his second season in the USHL after scoring two points (1g, 1a) in two games for the Steel in 2008-09.

Goaltender of the Week

Cody Campbell

Cody Campbell Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Campbell allowed just one goal total in two starts for the RoughRiders during the weekend. On Friday, he made 21 saves in the 4-1 victory over Team USA's Under-18 squad. He then notched his second shutout of the season when he made 29 saves in the 2-0 win against Green Bay. The 18-year-old has won his last five starts and is unbeaten in regulation over his last 10 starts (9-0-1). The Colorado Springs, Colorado native is playing in his second USHL season and is currently fourth among League goaltenders with a 2.35 goals-against-average. In 42 career USHL appearances split between Cedar Rapids and Fargo, he has compiled a 22-12-2 record.

 
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March 8, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Derek Arnold

Derek Arnold Waterloo Black Hawks

Foxboro, Massachusetts

Arnold scored six points (2g, 4a) and registered a plus-two rating while extending his point streak to 14 games, which is the second longest streak in the USHL this season. The 20-year-old netted two goals, including the game-winner, in the 3-2 win over Sioux City on Wednesday. He then assisted on both goals in the 4-2 loss to Fargo on Friday and added two more assists in the 6-3 loss to Fargo on Saturday. The second-year USHL forward from Foxboro, Massachusetts has multiple points in each of his last five games and ranks fourth on the Black Hawks with 51 points (19g, 32a) through 50 games.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Conor Allen

Conor Allen Sioux Falls Stampede

Chicago, Illinois

Allen registered two points (1g, 1a) and a plus-four rating as the Stampede earned five of a possible six points in the standings during the week. The native of Chicago, Illinois scored the game-winning goal and dished out an assist in the 7-2 victory over Team USA on Saturday. Playing in his first USHL season, the 20-year-old has tallied 14 points (6g, 8a) and a plus-10 rating in 45 games for the Stampede. It is the second weekly defensive honor for Allen who has an even-or-better plus/minus rating in each of his last six games.

Goaltender of the Week

Connor Wilson

Connor Wilson Chicago Steel

Cary, North Carolina

Wilson posted a 1.01 goals-against-average and a .964 save percentage in two appearances for the Steel. He made 26 saves in the 2-0 loss to Sioux Falls on Thursday and then turned away all 28 shots he faced in the 3-0 win over Lincoln on Friday. It was the second shutout of the season for the 18-year-old native of Cary, North Carolina. Over his last seven starts, the first-year USHL goaltender has posted a 5-2-0 record with a 1.43 GAA, a .953 SV%, and two shutouts. Wilson has compiled an 11-6-4 record in 21 appearances for the Steel.

 
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March 1, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Jason Zucker

Jason Zucker Team USA

Las Vegas, Nevada

Zucker scored seven points (6g, 1a) and registered a plus-five rating as Team USA's Under-18 squad won three road games in three nights over the weekend. He netted two goals and dished out an assist in the 6-2 win at Des Moines on Friday. The 18-year-old then registered his first USHL hat trick in the 7-1 win over Lincoln on Saturday. The native of Las Vegas, Nevada completed his weekend with a goal in the 6-0 victory against Sioux City on Sunday. In 16 USHL games this season, Zucker has recorded 13 points (9g, 4a) and a plus-seven rating.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Nick Jensen

Nick Jensen Green Bay Gamblers

Rogers, Minnesota

Jensen registered three points (2g, 1a) and a plus-one rating as the Gamblers won two of three games. He tallied a goal in Friday's 5-1 win over Sioux Falls which was his third straight game with a goal. On Sunday, the 19-year-old scored shorthanded and dished out an assist in the 5-3 victory against Youngstown. It is the second USHL season for the native of Rogers, Minnesota. He has recorded 21 points (5g, 16a) and a plus-24 rating in 42 games for the Gamblers, including four goals over his last five games.

Goaltender of the Week

Andy Iles

Andy Iles Team USA

Ithaca, New York

Iles picked up two road victories for Team USA posting a 1.00 goals-against-average and a .951 save percentage. On Friday, he made 18 saves in the 6-2 win over Des Moines. The 18-year-old then stopped all 21 shots he faced on Sunday in the 6-0 shutout of Sioux City. It was the second shutout in the last three USHL starts for the native of Ithaca, New York. Iles has allowed just four goals in his last 260 minutes of game action (0.92 GAA). He has compiled an 8-3-0 record in 11 USHL appearances, including the victory in each of his last five games played.

 
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February 22, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Antti Roppo

Antti Roppo Indiana Ice

Tampere, Finland

Roppo scored five points (4g, 1a) and registered a plus-five rating as the Ice won two of three games during the week. He scored two even strength goals in Wednesday's 11-1 win over Youngstown. The native of Tampere, Finland then scored on the power play and shorthanded during the third period of Saturday's 7-4 win vs. Fargo. It was the eighth multi-goal game of the season for the first-year USHL forward which established a new team record. Roppo is currently second on the Ice in scoring with 37 points (24g, 13a) while leading the team with 24 goals through 45 games.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Anthony Bitetto

Anthony Bitetto Indiana Ice

Island Park, New York

Bitetto recorded six points (2g, 4a) and a plus-four rating in two games for the Ice. On Wednesday, he equaled his own team record when he collected five points (1g, 4a) in the 11-1 win vs. Youngstown. His goal also proved to be game-winner. The 19-year-old from Island Park, New York then scored the game-winner in Saturday's 7-4 victory vs. Fargo extending his point streak to four games. Bitetto is tied for second among all USHL defenseman in scoring with 33 points (10g, 23a) in 43 games. The second-year blueliner has also registered a plus-18 rating.

Goaltender of the Week

CJ Motte

CJ Motte Waterloo Black Hawks

St. Clair, Michigan

Motte was in net for all three Waterloo victories during the week and posted a 1.66 goals-against-average and a .944 save percentage. On Wednesday, the 18-year-old made 21 saves in the 4-3 overtime win vs. Sioux City. He made 36 saves in the 5-1 win over Des Moines on Friday and then earned his fifth straight win making 28 saves in the 3-1 victory against Sioux City on Saturday. The St. Clair, Michigan native has been in net for each of the last 10 victories by the Black Hawks. Playing in his first USHL season, Motte has won 12 of his last 13 starts and has collected 19 victories this season.

 
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February 15, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Jeff Costello

Jeff Costello Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Costello scored six points (3g, 3a) and registered a plus-four rating as the RoughRiders gained two road victories over Fargo. He notched his first USHL hat trick in Friday's 9-6 victory while also dishing out two assists for a career best five-point game. The 19-year-old native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin then assisted on the game-winning goal in Saturday's 6-3 victory. He leads the RoughRiders with 24 goals this season through 39 games which equals his total in 54 games during his first USHL season in 2008-09. Costello leads the team with a plus-22 rating and is currently on a five-game point streak (4g, 5a).

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Tyler Amburgey

Tyler Amburgey Tri-City Storm

Rowlett, Texas

Amburgey recorded three goals to help the Storm earn a pair of weekend victories and push their winning streak to four games. The 6-2, 215-pound blueliner tallied his second goal of the season in Friday's 5-2 win over Lincoln. He then netted the first goal of the game for Tri-City before scoring the overtime winner in Saturday's 3-2 victory vs. Sioux City. It is the first USHL season for the 18-year-old native of Rowlett, Texas. He has collected seven points (4g, 3a) in 29 games for the Storm.

Goaltender of the Week

Cab Morris

Cab Morris Indiana Ice

Wilmette, Illinois

Morris was in net for all three victories by the Ice during the week posting a 2.00 goals-against-average and a .930 save percentage. Last Monday, he made a season high 44 saves in the 4-2 win over Waterloo. The Wilmette, Illinois native earned his 15th victory of the season on Friday when he stopped 17 shots in the 5-1 win vs. Des Moines. The following evening, he turned away 19 shots as the Ice completed the two-game sweep of Des Moines with a 4-3 victory. Morris, 18, has won his last four starts and currently leads all USHL goaltenders with a .923 SV% and ranks second with a 2.20 GAA.

 
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February 8, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Anders Lee

Anders Lee Green Bay Gamblers

Edina, Minnesota

Lee scored five points (3g, 2a) and registered a plus-five rating as the Gamblers won two of three games over the weekend. He recorded three points (2g, 1a), including the game-winning goal, in Wednesday's 7-5 win over Tri-City. The 19-year-old forward was held scoreless on Friday, but rebounded to score the game-winning goal to go along with an assist in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Chicago. It was his League-leading seventh game-winner of the season. The native of Edina, Minnesota is the top scorer for the Gamblers with 47 points (24g, 23a) while playing all 41 games during his first USHL season. He also leads the League with a plus-32 rating.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Anthony Bitetto

Anthony Bitetto Indiana Ice

Island Park, New York

Bitetto contributed to each of the five goals (2g, 3a) and fired a game high six shots in the 5-1 win for the Ice on Wednesday vs. Youngstown. It was the first five-point game for a player in the history of the Ice organization. The Island Park, New York native scored the first goal of the game, just 37 seconds into the contest, to extend his point streak to five games. He has tallied 11 points (3g, 8a) during that span. The 19-year-old is playing in his second USHL season and ranks tied for sixth among all USHL defenseman with 25 points (7g, 18a).

Goaltender of the Week

CJ Motte

CJ Motte Waterloo Black Hawks

St. Clair, Michigan

Motte allowed just two goals as he earned consecutive road wins for the Black Hawks. He made 32 saves in the 3-1 victory over Youngstown on Friday. The following evening, the native of St. Clair, Michigan stopped 28 shots in a 4-1 win which completed the two-game sweep of Youngstown and gave Motte a victory in each of his last seven starts. The 18-year-old is playing in his first USHL season and has posted 14 wins in 29 appearances, including two shutouts. It is the second weekly League honor for the goaltender this season.

 
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February 1, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Brandon Saad

Brandon Saad Team USA

Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Saad scored six points (4g, 2a) and registered a plus-three rating in two victories for Team USA's Under-18 squad. On Saturday, he scored a goal in all three periods to record a hat trick in the 10-2 victory over Waterloo. The 17-year-old native of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania also dished out an assist to record a four-point game. He followed up with two points (1g, 1a) in the 5-2 win over Indiana on Sunday. Saad has collected 11 points (7g, 4a) over his last five USHL games and ranks second on Team USA in scoring with 17 points (8g, 9a) through 14 USHL games.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Conor Allen

Conor Allen Sioux Falls Stampede

Chicago, Illinois

Allen recorded two goals and a plus-five rating as the Stampede completed a two-game sweep over Youngstown. The Chicago, Illinois native netted a goal as a part of a five-goal first period for Sioux Falls in the 8-1 win on Friday. He then celebrated his 20th birthday by scoring the game-winning goal in Sunday's 8-3 victory and equaled a game high plus-three rating. Allen is playing in his first USHL season and has collected eight points (3g, 5a) in 32 games for the Stampede.

Goaltender of the Week

Ryan Massa

Ryan Massa Fargo Force

Littleton, Colorado

Massa allowed just two goals while earning two road victories for the Fargo Force. He turned away 31 shots in the 9-1 win over Tri-City on Friday. The native of Littleton, Colorado then stopped 32 shots in the 2-1 victory against Lincoln on Saturday. Playing in his first USHL season, the 19-year-old has an impressive 13-1-1 record and ranks fifth among League goaltenders with a 2.47 goals-against-average. During his USHL debut on November 28th, he posted a 22-save shutout in the 5-0 win over Tri-City.

 
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January 25, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Cody Strang

Cody Strang Youngstown Phantoms

Madison, Wisconsin

Strang scored four goals over three games for the Phantoms. After scoring two goals through his first 20 games of the season, the first-year USHL forward more than doubled that total with a "natural hat trick", scoring three goals in succession during the second period of the 7-3 victory over Team USA on January 18th. The native of Madison, Wisconsin scored his three goals over a span of 4:55 which was the first hat trick in the inaugural season of the Phantoms. The 19-year-old then scored the first goal of the game in the 3-2 loss to Cedar Rapids on Saturday. 

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Oleg Yevenko

Oleg Yevenko Fargo Force

Belarus

Yevenko recorded two points (1g, 1a) and a plus-two rating in the lone game for Fargo last week. After turning 19-years-old the day before, he assisted on the first goal of the game vs. Team USA. Later in the contest with his team trailing 3-2, he scored the tying goal with just over seven minutes to play in the third period. The Force would go on to win the contest 4-3 in a shootout. The 6-7, 225-pound native of Belarus is playing his first season in the USHL and has tallied six points (2g, 4a) in 32 games for the Force. 

Goaltender of the Week

Jeff Teglia

Jeff Teglia Omaha Lancers

Bloomingdale, Illinois

Teglia allowed just one goal over his two starts for the Lancers. He turned away all 31 shots he faced in the 7-0 victory vs. Lincoln on Friday to post his second shutout of the season. The following evening, the 18-year-old netminder made 30 saves in the 2-1 victory over Waterloo to post his League-leading 21st victory of the season. It is the third weekly award this season for the native of Bloomingdale, Illinois. Teglia currently ranks second among USHL goaltenders in save percentage (.918) and minutes played (1,732).

 
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January 18, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Andrew Ammon

Andrew Ammon Lincoln Stars

Aldie, Virginia

Ammon scored five points (4g, 1a) and registered a plus-six rating for the Stars. He scored a goal in the 8-2 loss to Sioux City on Tuesday. The native of Aldie, Virginia then scored three goals to complete his first USHL hat trick in Friday's 5-1 win vs. Indiana. He also dished out an assist to register a four-point night (3g, 1a). The 19-year-old is playing in his first season in the USHL and has collected 12 points (7g, 5a) in 15 games. Ammon has posted an even-or-better plus/minus rating in each of his last five contests.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Bryce Aneloski

Bryce Aneloski Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Pekin, Illinois

Aneloski recorded three points (2g, 1a) as the RoughRiders won two of three games during the weekend. The 19-year-old defenseman scored a goal in the 4-3 loss to Green Bay on Friday before scoring two points (1g, 1a) the next evening during the 6-1 win over Chicago. He then helped Cedar Rapids record their fourth shutout of the season as they topped the Lancers 2-0 on Sunday. Aneloski claims the weekly honor for the third time this season. The Pekin, Illinois native leads the RoughRiders in scoring with 34 points (11g, 23a) through 36 games this season which also ranks tops among USHL blueliners.

Goaltender of the Week

Matt Skoff

Matt Skoff Sioux City Musketeers

McKees Rock, Pennsylvania

Skoff posted a 1.30 goals-against-average, .944 save percentage, and one shutout as he won all three starts during the week for the Musketeers. The native of McKees Rock, Pennsylvania turned away 30 shots in the 8-2 victory over Lincoln on Tuesday. He made 21 saves in the 3-2 overtime victory vs. Chicago on Friday. Skoff then recorded his first shutout of the season when he stopped all 17 Indiana shots in the 1-0 victory on Saturday. The 18-year-old is playing in his first USHL season and has posted an 11-10-2 record in 24 appearances. He currently ranks sixth among League goaltenders with a 2.65 GAA.

 
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January 11, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Brock Montpetit

Brock Montpetit Waterloo Black Hawks

Somerset, Wisconsin

Montpetit scored nine points (4g, 5a) and registered a plus-six rating as the Black Hawks won three games in three nights. He dished out two assists in the 3-0 win over Team USA on Friday. The 19-year-old then recorded a season high four points (3g, 1a) and completed a hat trick by scoring a goal in all three periods of the 8-3 win vs. Chicago on Saturday. The native of Somerset, Wisconsin completed the weekend registering a point on all three goals (1g, 2a) in Sunday's 3-2 win over Chicago. The third-year USHL forward is riding a six-game point streak (6g, 7a) and currently leads Waterloo with 42 points (19g, 23a) in 30 games which also ranks fifth overall in the League.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

David Makowski

David Makowski Green Bay Gamblers

Wildwood, Missouri

Makowski recorded a goal in each of the Gamblers' two weekend victories, extending the team's win streak to eight games. He capped the scoring with a shorthanded tally in the 3-1 win over Team USA on Friday. The 20-year-old from Wildwood, Missouri then scored the game-winning goal in the 6-1 victory over Team USA on Saturday. The defenseman has scored a goal in three straight games, two of which have been game-winners. It is the third weekly USHL honor this season for Makowski who ranks second among League defenseman in scoring with 26 points (13g, 13a) in 29 games.

Goaltender of the Week

Steven Bolton

Steven Bolton Tri-City Storm

Las Vegas, Nevada

Bolton posted a 1.50 goals-against-average, .950 save percentage, and one shutout as he earned back-to-back victories for the Storm. Just two days after his 20th birthday, he celebrated by stopping all 34 shots he faced in the 1-0 victory vs. Cedar Rapids on Friday. It was the first USHL shutout for the native of Las Vegas, Nevada. He then made 23 saves to help Tri-City claim a key 4-3 road victory over division-rival Sioux Falls on Saturday. Bolton has registered a 5-3-0 record with a 2.56 GAA and .913 save percentage in 10 appearances for the Storm this season.

 
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January 5, 2010

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Patrick McCadden

Patrick McCadden Green Bay Gamblers

Chesterfield, Missouri

McCadden scored five points (3g, 2a), including two game-winning goals, and registered a plus-four rating as the Gamblers extended their winning streak to six games. The native of Chesterfield, Missouri scored two goals in the second period of the 4-1 win over Des Moines on New Year's Eve. He then tallied the game-winning goal in the 7-2 win over Youngstown on Saturday. The 20-year-old completed the week by assisting on both goals in the 2-1 win against Youngstown on Sunday. Playing in his second USHL season, McCadden has posted 13 points (4g, 9a) in 30 games for the Gamblers.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Bryce Aneloski

Bryce Aneloski Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Pekin, Illinois

Aneloski equaled a League season high when he tallied six points (1g, 5a) on Saturday as the RoughRiders defeated Des Moines 7-5. It was the second time this season he has posted six points in a contest (3g, 3a on 10/24/09) and his five assists in the game also equaled a USHL season high. In three games during the week, he finished with a plus-three rating. The 19-year-old from Pekin, Illinois leads the RoughRiders in scoring and is tops among all USHL defenseman with 30 points (9g, 21a) in 30 games. 

Goaltender of the Week

Steve Summerhays

Steve Summerhays Green Bay Gamblers

Anchorage, Alaska

Summerhays posted a 1.50 goals-against-average and a .936 save percentage during two victories for the Gamblers. He stopped 25 shots in the 4-1 win over Des Moines on New Year's Eve and then turned away 19 shots in the 7-2 victory over Youngstown on Saturday. The 19-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska earns the League award for the second straight week. Summerhays has won 10 straight starts and has a 16-2-1 record this season. He currently ranks second among USHL goaltenders in wins (16), GAA (2.08), and save percentage (.910). 

 
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December 21, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Chase Grant

Chase Grant Fargo Force

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Grant scored five goals and registered a plus-three rating in helping the Force earn five of a possible six points in the standings during the week. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma native netted two goals and fired a game high seven shots in the 5-4 shootout loss to Des Moines on Wednesday. He scored the winning goal in Friday's 3-2 overtime victory vs. Sioux Falls. The 20-year-old then tallied two more goals in the 4-1 win against Sioux City on Saturday. Grant is currently riding a four-game point streak (5g, 2a) and has scored 18 points (11g, 7a) in 25 games for Fargo this season. It is his second USHL campaign after collecting 28 points (10g, 18a) in 57 games for the Force last season.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Austin Coldwell

Austin Coldwell Des Moines Buccaneers

Vancouver, Washington

Coldwell recorded three points (2g, 1a) and a plus-three rating which helped the Buccaneers capture two victories during the week. The 19-year-old scored the first goal of the game and registered a game high plus-three rating in the 5-4 shootout win over Fargo on Wednesday. Coldwell then added a goal in the 6-5 victory vs. Waterloo on Saturday. The Bucs hold a 7-1-0 record this season when he scores a goal. Playing in his first USHL season, the native of Vancouver, Washington leads Des Moines defenseman with 15 points (8g, 7a) in 25 games which also ranks tied for eighth in scoring among League blueliners.

Goaltender of the Week

Steve Summerhays

Steve Summerhays Green Bay Gamblers

Anchorage, Alaska

Summerhays posted a 1.95 goals-against-average and a .918 save percentage leading the Gamblers to three straight victories during the week. He stopped 18 shots in the 5-2 win vs. Cedar Rapids on Tuesday before turning away 29 shots in the 5-2 win over Lincoln on Friday. The 19-year-old then made 20 saves and denied all five Tri-City attempts in the shootout of Saturday' 3-2 shootout victory. The native of Anchorage, Alaska has won eight straight starts in net for the Gamblers and has compiled a 14-2-1 season record. Summerhays is competing in his second USHL season and currently ranks second among all League goaltenders with a 2.15 GAA.

 
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December 14, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Michael Voran

Michael Voran Sioux Falls Stampede

Livonia, Michigan

Voran registered seven points (2g, 5a) and a plus-three rating as the Stampede collected a pair of victories during the week. The native of Livonia, Michigan dished out two assists in the 5-0 shutout of Fargo on Wednesday. On Friday, he tallied three points (2g, 1a), including the game-winning goal, in the 8-2 victory over Cedar Rapids. Voran, 19, rounded out his week assisting on both Sioux Falls goals in Saturday's 9-2 loss to Omaha. The first-year USHL forward is currently riding a six-game point streak with 11 points (6g, 5a) during that span. He leads the Stampede in scoring this season with 28 points (12g, 16a) which also ranks sixth in the USHL.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Mathieu Brisson

Mathieu Brisson Omaha Lancers

Longueuil, Quebec

Brisson recorded four points (1g, 3a) and a plus-three rating as the Lancers earned three of a possible four points in the standings over the weekend. The defenseman collected two assists in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to Tri-City. The native of Longueuil, Quebec then recorded two points (1g, 1a) in the 9-2 victory over Sioux Falls on Saturday. His goal proved to be the game-winner and extended his point streak to three games. The 17-year-old is competing in his first USHL season and has registered nine points (3g, 6a) and a plus-six rating while appearing in all 24 games for Omaha this season.

Goaltender of the Week

Cab Morris

Cab Morris Indiana Ice

Wilmette, Illinois

Morris posted a 1.44 goals-against-average and a .955 save percentage in two victories for Indiana. On Thursday, he stopped all 23 shots by Youngstown to record his League-leading third shutout of the season. The 18-year-old from Wilmette, Illinois then turned away 40 shots and all four attempts in the shootout to record his 10th victory in Saturday's 4-3 shootout victory over Lincoln. It is the second weekly honor for Morris this season who currently leads all USHL goaltenders with a 2.01 GAA and .926 SV%.

Matt Skoff

Matt Skoff Sioux City Musketeers

McKees Rock, Pennsylvania

Skoff registered a 1.45 GAA and a .954 SV% as he helped the Sioux City Musketeers claim two road victories over the weekend. The McKees Rock, Pennsylvania native stopped 33 shots on Friday in the 3-2 overtime win vs. Chicago. The next evening, he turned away 29 shots in the 3-1 win over Green Bay. Playing in his first USHL season, the 18-year-old has won four of his last five starts, all of which has come on the road. Skoff has posted a 2.82 GAA this season which ranks tied for seventh among USHL goaltenders.

 
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December 7, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Reed Seckel

Reed Seckel Green Bay Gamblers

Melvin, Michigan

Seckel registered eight points (3g, 5a) and a plus-four rating as the Gamblers won all three games during the weekend. The 20-year-old scored a goal and dished out four assists in Friday's 7-3 victory over Waterloo. He then registered two goals and one assist in the 4-3 win over Waterloo on Saturday. Seckel's second goal came with just over three minutes remaining in the third period and proved to be the game-winner. The native of Melvin, Michigan is in his second USHL season and is tied for second on the Gamblers in scoring with 19 points (7g, 12a) in 18 games played.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Jared Beers

Jared Beers Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Mishawaka, Indiana

Beers recorded three points (1g, 2a) and a plus-four rating as the RoughRiders earned five of a possible six points in the standings over the weekend. The 19-year-old defenseman scored his fourth goal of the season and collected an assist in Friday's 6-4 victory vs. Sioux Falls. The following evening, he recorded an assist and posted a plus-two rating in the 8-2 win against Des Moines. Beers was a plus-one in the 2-1 shootout loss to Green Bay on Sunday. The native of Mishawaka, Indiana has recorded eight points (4g, 4a) in 22 games for the RoughRiders this season.

Goaltender of the Week

Carsen Chubak

Carsen Chubak Tri-City Storm

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Chubak posted a 1.92 goals-against-average and a .937 save percentage in two starts for the Storm during the weekend. The 20-year-old goaltender made 29 saves in Friday's 4-2 victory over Lincoln to help Tri-City snap their 10-game winless streak. Chubak made 30 saves through regulation and overtime before the Storm fell to Team USA in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss. The native of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is playing in his first USHL season and has posted a 7-6-5 record for Tri-City.

 
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November 30, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Brock Montpetit

Brock Montpetit Waterloo Black Hawks

Somerset, Wisconsin

Montpetit registered nine points (4g, 5a) and a plus-six rating as the Black Hawks extended their winning streak to four games. The 19-year-old forward scored a power play goal and dished out two assists in the 5-2 win vs. Omaha on Wednesday. He netted two goals, including one shorthanded, and collected one assist in the 6-3 victory over Cedar Rapids on Thanksgiving Day. Montpetit then recorded his third straight three-point game (1g, 2a) in Saturday's 5-2 win vs. Indiana. The native of Somerset, Wisconsin is playing in his third USHL season and currently leads Waterloo in scoring with 23 points (9g, 14a) through 17 games which ranks tied for sixth overall in the League.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Dan Sova

Dan Sova Waterloo Black Hawks

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Sova recorded six points (2g, 4a) and a plus-eight rating while extending his point streak to five games. On Wednesday, the defenseman dished out assists on each of the first two goals for Waterloo in the 5-2 win vs. Omaha. Sova, 19, scored the first goal of the game and collected an assist in the first period of the 6-3 win vs. Cedar Rapids on Thanksgiving. The native of Cottage Grove, Minnesota also matched his season high with a plus-four rating on Thursday. Sova finished his weekend by scoring two points (1g, 1a) in the first period of Saturday's 5-2 win over Indiana. The second-year USHL blueliner has registered nine points (3g, 6a) and a plus-10 rating in 17 games this season for Waterloo.

Goaltender of the Week

C.J. Motte

C.J. Motte Waterloo Black Hawks

Wilmette, Illinois

Motte was in goal for all three Waterloo victories posting a 2.33 goals-against-average and a .927 save percentage. He made 33 saves in Wednesday's win vs. Omaha before making 24 saves the following night vs. Cedar Rapids. The 17-year-old netminder stopped 32 shots in Saturday's win vs. Indiana to win his fourth consecutive start and it was the fourth time in his past five appearances that he has made 32-or-more saves in a game. Motte is playing in his first USHL season and the native of St. Clair, Michigan has earned a 6-6-0 record, including one shutout in his rookie campaign.

 
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November 24, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Stephan Vigier

Stephan Vigier Sioux City Musketeers

Notre Dame, Manitoba

Vigier registered five points (4g, 1a) and a plus-three rating as the Sioux City Musketeers have extended their winning streak to four games. The 19-year-old forward scored the first goal of the game in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win vs. Sioux Falls. He then scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Friday's 3-1 win vs. Cedar Rapids. Vigier followed up by scoring a goal in his third straight game while also collecting an assist in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Youngstown. The native of Notre Dame, Manitoba is playing in his second USHL season and leads the Musketeers in scoring with 13 points (8g, 5a) through 16 games.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

C.J. Ludwig

C.J. Ludwig Omaha Lancers

Little Elm, Texas

Ludwig recorded three points (2g, 1a) and a plus-four rating as the Omaha Lancers picked up a pair of victories over the weekend. On Friday, the defenseman scored his first goal of the season, dished out an assist, and registered a game high plus-three rating in the 5-1 win over Des Moines. The following evening, he scored Omaha's first goal of the game which sparked a five-goal second period in the 6-1 win vs. Sioux Falls. The 19-year-old native of Little Elm, Texas is serving as co-captain during his second season for the Lancers and has collected seven points (2g, 5a) in 17 games while also leading the team with 55 penalty minutes.

Goaltender of the Week

Cab Morris

Cab Morris Indiana Ice

Wilmette, Illinois

Morris posted two victories, a 0.96 goals-against-average, and a .966 save percentage for the Indiana Ice. On Wednesday, the 18-year-old netminder stopped 31 shots through regulation and overtime before turning away all four shootout attempts by Cedar Rapids in the 3-2 victory for Indiana. The native of Wilmette, Illinois then made 26 saves to record his second shutout of the season as the Ice blanked Chicago 4-0 on Saturday. Playing in his first USHL season, Morris has won his last three starts and currently leads all USHL goaltenders with a .931 SV% and ranks second with a 1.85 GAA.

 
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November 16, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Brodie Reid

Brodie Reid Lincoln Stars

Delta, British Columbia

Reid registered five points (4g, 1a) and a plus-four rating as the Lincoln Stars earned a split of two games during the weekend. The 20-year-old forward recorded a hat trick scoring three goals in a span of 11:15 in the third period of Friday's 8-4 loss to Des Moines. On Saturday, the native of Delta, British Columbia scored the first goal of the game and dished out an assist in the 4-1 win over Waterloo. All four goals scored by Reid were even strength tallies. He is playing in his first USHL season and currently leads the Stars with six goals.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Andrej Sustr

Andrej Sustr Youngstown Phantoms

Plzen, Czech Republic

Sustr recorded two points (2a) and a plus-five rating as the Youngstown Phantoms won two of three contests during the week. The 6-6, 195-pound defenseman assisted on the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 3-2 victory vs. Green Bay. He then collected an assist in Friday's 4-3 loss to Green Bay extending his point streak to three games. In Saturday's 7-6 win over Chicago, the native of Plzen, Czech Republic registered a plus-two rating, his fourth straight game with an even-or-better plus/minus. Sustr, 18, is playing in his first USHL season and currently ranks tied for second among all League defenseman with nine assists.

Goaltender of the Week

Troy Grosenick

Troy Grosenick Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Grosenick posted two victories, a 1.44 goals-against-average, and a .953 save percentage for the RoughRiders. On Friday, the 20-year-old netminder made 30 saves and stopped four shooters in a seven-round shootout to earn the 4-3 victory for Cedar Rapids. He then turned away all 31 shots by Tri-City in Saturday's 4-0 shutout victory. It was the second shutout of the season for Grosenick and the seventh victory, which ranks tied for second among USHL goaltenders. It is the second weekly honor for the native of Brookfield, Wisconsin who earned the award following the second week of the 2009-10 season.

 
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November 9, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Matt White

Matt White Omaha Lancers

Whittier, California

White registered nine points (3g, 6a) and a plus-six rating as the Lancers won all three games over the weekend, which extends their winning streak to a League best eight games. The native of Whittier, California tallied two goals, including the game-winner, plus added three assists for a five-point night in Friday's 7-4 victory over Waterloo. White dished out one assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout victory against Sioux City, and then extended his League-leading point streak to eight games with a three-point game (1g, 2a) in Sunday's 6-0 win vs. Indiana. The 20-year-old forward has taken over the USHL scoring lead with 19 points (6g, 13a) and has registered a League best plus-13 rating.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Zach Palmquist

Zach Palmquist Waterloo Black Hawks

St. Paul, Minnesota

Palmquist recorded four points (2g, 2a) and plus-two rating as the Black Hawks earned a split in two games during the weekend. The South St. Paul, Minnesota native scored two goals in Friday's 7-4 loss to Omaha. The 18-year-old defenseman then earned assists on the first two goals of the game in Saturday's 7-0 victory against Lincoln. He is third on the Black Hawks in scoring with 10 points (3g, 7a) in nine games. Palmquist is in his second USHL season after recording three assists in 12 games during the 2008-09 campaign.

Goaltender of the Week

Steven Racine

Steven Racine Waterloo Black Hawks

Williamsville, New York

Racine joined the Black Hawks on Friday after being acquired in a trade from Lincoln. Later that evening, the 18-year-old made his debut for the club stopping 18 shots in a relief appearance as the Black Hawks lost 7-4 to Omaha. The following night, the native of Williamsville, New York collected his first USHL win in grand fashion by stopping all 28 shots against his former club as Waterloo shutout the Lincoln Stars 7-0. In addition to his shutout, the netminder also dished out two assists in the victory.

 
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November 2, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Matt Bailey

Matt Bailey Sioux Falls Stampede

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Bailey registered five points (2g, 3a) and a plus-three rating as the Stampede earned consecutive victories. He dished out two assists in Friday's 4-0 shutout of Lincoln. The following evening he scored two goals on two shots and collected one assist for a three-point effort in the 7-3 win vs. Sioux City. The 18-year-old native of Winnipeg, Manitoba leads Sioux Falls in scoring with 12 points (6g, 6a) and is currently riding a three-game point streak (3g, 3a). Bailey is in his second USHL season after scoring 24 points (10g, 14a) in 58 games last season for the Tri-City Storm.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Nick Bailen

Nick Bailen Indiana Ice

Fredonia, New York

Bailen recorded three points (1g, 2a) and plus-three rating during Indiana's two-game sweep of Waterloo. He assisted on the game-winning goal in Friday's 2-1 victory, and then scored his first goal of the season while also collecting an assist during Saturday's 7-0 win. The Fredonia, New York native is currently tied for the team lead in scoring with six points (1g, 5a). The 19-year-old defenseman played his 171st USHL regular season game on Saturday which ties him for the most by a player in Ice history. Currently in his fourth USHL season, Bailen has scored 48 points (14g, 34a) in the league.

Goaltender of the Week

Matt Hemingway

Matt Hemingway Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Alexandria, Minnesota

Hemingway made just his second USHL start on Friday, but stopped all 30 shots in the 2-0 victory over the Chicago Steel. The 18-year-old from Alexandria, Minnesota earned the key road win over the League's top offensive club, which had averaged 4.88 goals per game coming into the contest. Hemingway has won both his starts during his first USHL season and currently has a 1.92 GAA and a .943 SV% for the RoughRiders.

 
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October 26, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Jaden Schwartz

Jaden Schwartz Tri-City Storm

Wilcox, Saskatchewan

Schwartz registered seven points (2g, 5a) and a plus-four rating in helping the Tri-City Storm win three straight games during the week. He scored two goals in the first period of the 4-1 win vs. Lincoln on Tuesday. On Friday, he dished out three assists in the 5-3 win over Youngstown, and then added two more assists in Saturday's 3-1 win vs. the Phantoms. The native of Wilcox, Saskatchewan has at least one point in each of his last six games, the longest active USHL scoring streak, and has multiple points in four games during that span. The 17-year-old forward is in his first USHL season and leads the Storm with 11 points (4g, 7a) in seven games.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Bryce Aneloski

Bryce Aneloski Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Pekin, Illinois

Aneloski registered a League season high six points (3g, 3a) in Saturday's 7-2 win vs. Team USA. The defenseman also recorded the first hat trick of the 2009-10 USHL season scoring all three of his goals on the power play, which ties a League record for power play goals in a game. The six points are the most by a USHL player since Kyle Flanagan of the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders scored six points (1g, 5a) on November 29, 2008. Aneloski also fired a League season high 12 shots on goal during his six-point game. The native of Pekin, Illinois added an assist in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Lincoln and now leads the entire USHL in scoring with 15 points (6g, 9a). The 19-year-old has already eclipsed his point total from a season ago when he scored 12 points (4g, 8a) in 38 games played.

Goaltender of the Week

Jeff Teglia

Jeff Teglia Omaha Lancers

Bloomingdale, Illinois

Teglia posted two victories with a 1.00 GAA and a .956 SV% for the Lancers during the week. He made 25 saves in the 5-1 win vs. Chicago on Thursday, and then stopped 18 shots for his first road victory of the season in Saturday's 4-1 win at Sioux City. It is the second weekly honor of the season for the native of Bloomingdale, Illinois native after capturing the award following the USHL's first week of play. Teglia, 18, currently leads USHL goaltenders with a 1.61 GAA and is tied with Indiana's Cab Morris for the League's top save percentage (.935). Teglia has allowed just one goal in each of his four victories this season helping the Lancers to the top of the West Division standings (6-1-0).

 
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October 19, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Matt Leitner

Matt Leitner Fargo Force

Los Alamitos, California

Leitner registered seven points (4g, 3a) and a plus-two rating as the Force claimed two victories over the weekend. The forward scored two goals in the first period on Friday night while also assisting on the game-winning overtime goal in the 6-5 victory over Tri-City. The following evening, the native of Los Alamitos, California scored two power play goals and assisted on two other goals as the Force handed the Omaha Lancers a 5-2 loss. Leitner is playing in his third USHL season and was the League's highest returning scorer from 2008-09 in which he scored 57 points (14g, 43a) in 56 games.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

Chad Ruhwedel

Chad Ruhwedel Sioux Falls Stampede

San Diego, California

Ruhwedel recorded three points (1g, 2a) and a plus-two rating in helping Sioux Falls remain unbeaten in regulation this season (4-0-2) and on top of the West Division standings. The Stampede captain scored his first career USHL goal and dished out two assists in the 9-1 win vs. Waterloo on Friday. The San Diego, California native was held scoreless on Saturday but helped kill all five Green Bay power plays in the 3-2 shootout loss. The second-year USHL defenseman is currently tied for the League lead with a plus-seven rating.

Goaltender of the Week

Willie Yanakeff

Willie Yanakeff Sioux City Musketeers

Jerome, Michigan

Yanakeff earned his first victory of the season when he stopped 40 shots in the 2-1 victory vs. the Team USA Under-18 squad on Saturday. Despite being outshot 41-17, Yanakeff guided the Musketeers to their second victory of weekend. The Jerome, Michigan native is currently leading all USHL goaltenders with a .928 save percentage and ranks sixth with a 2.28 goals against average. Playing in his first USHL season, Yanakeff is committed to Michigan State University following his USHL career.

 
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October 12, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Taylor Holstrom

Taylor Holstrom Youngstown Phantoms

Yorba Linda, California

Holstrom registered five points (1g, 4a) and a plus-four rating as the Phantoms earned their first two victories in the USHL. In Saturday's 5-4 win vs. Des Moines, Holstrom tallied two assists, including one on the game-winning goal by Jefferson Dahl. On Sunday, the 19-year-old forward from Yorba Linda, California scored the tying goal in the third period, which was his first goal of the season, and collected two assists for a three-point night during the 5-3 win vs. Chicago.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

David Makowski

David Makowski Green Bay Gamblers

Wildwood, Missouri
College: Denver University

Makowski earns his second consecutive CCM Defensive Player of the Week honor after recording four points (1g, 3a) and a plus-five rating during the first two wins of the season for Green Bay. The veteran Gamblers defenseman had his second straight three-point game when scored a power play goal and added two assists in the 5-1 win vs. Team USA on Friday. The 20-year-old native of Wildwood, Missouri collected an assist the following evening and helped the Gamblers shutout Team USA 5-0.

Goaltender of the Week

Troy Grosenick

Troy Grosenick Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Grosenick recorded two road victories during the weekend and has been in net for all three games as the RoughRiders remain undefeated (3-0-0) this season. The native of Brookfield, Wisconsin made 26 saves in the 3-1 win vs. Sioux City on Friday. The 20-year-old followed up with a 22-save effort in Saturday's 4-1 win over Waterloo. Grosenick is in his second USHL season after ranking second among League goaltenders with a 2.33 GAA during the 2008-09 campaign.

 
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October 5, 2009

Reebok Offensive Player of the Week

Andrei Kuchin

Andrei Kuchin Chicago Steel

Elektrougli, Russia
College: Uncommitted

Kuchin registered six points (1g, 5a) and a plus-six rating in Chicago's two victories during the weekend over Team USA, welcoming the NTDP into the USHL. In Friday's 5-1 victory, Kuchin collected assists on the first two goals of the game. On Saturday, the 18-year-old forward scored the first goal of the game and assisted on three other goals for a four-point night in the 10-5 victory for the Steel. Kuchin, a native of Elektrougli, Russia, is playing in his first USHL season.

CCM Defensive Player of the Week

David Makowski

David Makowski Green Bay Gamblers

Wildwood, Missouri
College: Denver University

Makowski scored three points (2g, 1a) in the season opener at Green Bay, as the team raised their 2008-09 Anderson Cup banner but lost 5-4 to the Waterloo Black Hawks on Saturday. The veteran Gamblers defenseman fired a game high seven shots on a goal and scored all three of his points on the power play. A 20-year-old native of Wildwood, Missouri, Makowski is playing in his second season for the Gamblers. He is committed to Denver University following his USHL career.

Goaltender of the Week

Jeff Teglia

Jeff Teglia Omaha Lancers

Bloomingdale, Illinois
College: Uncommitted

Teglia made 25 saves and earned the victory in the season opener for the Omaha Lancers on Saturday, as the team returned to Nebraska soil -- and the Civic Auditorium in downtown Omaha -- for a home opener that saw them defeat the Tri-City Storm 3-1 in front of the largest opening night crowd of the weekend (4,399). Teglia is in his second season with the Lancers. The 18-year-old native of Bloomingdale, Illinois was the recipient of the USHL Scholar-Athlete Award following the 2008-09 season.

 
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