Tuesday, March 17, 2009

ISS Players of the Week

ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE – OHL

Ontario Hockey League – Ethan Werek, Kingston Frontenacs

Ethan Werek is final regular season draft perfomer of the week after scoring 3 goals and adding 5 assists for Kingston. Werek, a native of Goodwood, ON is in his rookie season in the OHL and finished the season with 32 goals and 64 points in 66 games. The 6’ 2” Left Wing is known for his strength and work ethic.

Ethan Werek
Left Wing
Born Jun 7 1991 -- Goodwood, ONT
Height 6.02 -- Weight 195 -- Shoots L


--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM

2007-08 Stouffville Spirit OPJHL 37 29 41 70 76
2008-09 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 66 32 32 64 83

WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE – WHL

Western Hockey League – Kellen Tochkin, Everett Silvertips

Kellen Tochkin had a strong week to wrap the WHL season with 2 goals and 3 assists to finish his first full campaign with 20 goals and 74 points in 72 games. Tochkin, a native of Abbotsford, BC is known for his speed and offensive ability despite his small stature.

Kellen Tochkin
Right Wing
Born Feb 15 1991 -- Abbotsford, BC
Height 5.09 -- Weight 170 -- Shoots R
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM

2006-07 Everett Silvertips WHL 3 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Langley Chiefs BCHL 1 0 1 1 0
2008-09 Everett Silvertips WHL 72 20 54 74 37

QUEBEC MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE – QMJHL

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League – David Savard, Moncton Wildcats

David Savard makes his first appearance as QMJHL draft performer of the week after posting 2 assists this week for the Moncton Wildcats. Savard has had a stellar season on the Wildcat blueline posting 9 goals, 44 points and a plus-29 rating while playing in all 68 games this year. Savard is known for his physical play and has gained confidence with the puck as he matured.

David Savard
Defense
Born Oct 22 1990 -- St-Hyacinthe, PQ
Height 6.01 -- Weight 201 -- Shoots R

--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM

2007-08 Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL 35 1 6 7 22 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 32 0 5 5 18 -- -- -- -- --
2008-09 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 68 9 35 44 33


UNITED STATES HOCKEY LEAGUE – USHL

United States Hockey League – John Moore, Chicago Steel

John Moore bookends the regular season as both the first and final nominee from the USHL. Moore had a goal and 2 assists along with 8 shots on goal in 2 games for Chicago. Moore has 14 goals and 36 points on the year to sit third in defenseman scoring. The native of Winnetka, IL is the top ranked USHL defenseman for the upcoming draft and is known for his ability to play a physical game as well as move the puck effectively.

John Moore
Defense
Born Nov 19 1990 -- Winnetka, IL
Height 6.02 -- Weight 180
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2007-08 Chicago Steel USHL 56 4 11 15 26 7 0 2 2 2
2008-09 Chicago Steel USHL 49 14 23 37 40


(Nathan also is a writer for Maineiacs Post to Post and the Maine Hockey Journal. He can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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