Nizameyev, Herrington, Reyelts Named Players of the Week

General | 12/2/2024 2:00:00 PM

Artemi Nizameyev, Caeden Herrington and AJ Reyelts have been named USHL Players of the Week for games played between Nov. 27 – 30.
 
Forward of the Week
Artemi Nizameyev, Tri-City Storm
Player Profile
  • Led USHL skaters with seven points on four goals and three primary assists in three games.
  • Scored twice in Tri-City’s 6-4 and 5-2 wins at Green Bay over the weekend, recording back-to-back multi-point games.
  • Scored the game-winning goal on consecutive nights for the Storm. 
Defenseman of the Week
Caeden Herrington, Lincoln Stars
Player Profile
  • Scored the first and last goals in Lincoln’s 5-0 win vs. Tri-City on Wednesday.
  • Scored in the second period of the Stars’ 4-3 victory vs. Sioux City on Saturday.
  • Tied for last week’s league lead in points among defensemen (3) and led all defensemen in goals (3). 
Goalie of the Week
AJ Reyelts, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Player Profile
  • Backstopped the RoughRiders to a 3-1 win at Waterloo on Thanksgiving Day and a 2-1 win in Cedar Rapids on Saturday.  
  • Turned aside 26 shots on Thursday, helping the RoughRiders go 3/3 on the penalty kill. Made 31 saves on Saturday despite Cedar Rapids getting outshot 32-15 in the game and 26-7 in the final two periods.
  • Finished 2-0-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .966 save percentage, highest among league goalies with two games played.