Thursday, February 28, 2013

HULSHOF NAMED OJHL NE PLAYER OF MONTH

Press Release

The OJHL announced today that Trenton Golden Hawks forward Shawn Hulshof has been named the Gongshow Gear North-East Conference Player-of-the-Month for February after tying for the Conference lead in scoring with 13 points in nine games played,

The second year Stouffville, Ontario native would miss some games early in the season due to a knee injury suffered during Team Canada East camp, but would consistently get stronger as the season progressed, finishing fourth on the Golden Hawks in scoring with 45 points in 52 games played..  Hulshof, who also tied for the team lead with 25 goals and notched four game-winning goals for the regular season champions, tied for the North-East Conference scoring lead in February on the strength of 7 goals and 13 points, including five power play points and would score the 3-2 game-winner during a Divisional match versus Whitby.  Entering February on a two game point scoring streak, the power forward would extend the streak to a career-high seven games that saw him notch 12 points and he would record points in seven of nine Golden Hawks contests during the month.

"It is a true honour to be selected North-East Conference Player-of-the-Month, chosen amongst so many good players in this OJHL Conference," said the 19-year old Hulshof.  "I'd like to thank the league, the Trenton Golden Hawks and in particular my teammates for making this possible."

"Shawn has been instrumental in the success of the Golden Hawks this year because he is a big power forward who can play in any and all situations," said Trenton Golden Hawks general manager and head coach Jerome Dupont.  "He goes about his business quietly, but really leads with his 'A' game, wants to learn, and is the consummate team player."

Daniel Leavens of the Newmarket Hurricanes was named runner-up to Hulshof as the OJHL North-East Conference Player-of-the-Month.  Leavens tied Hulshof for the Conference lead in scoring with 13 points on the strength of seven goals and six assists, including three different three point outings.

 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)

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