Zelenewich named 2007 CHL Southern Conference All-Star Team Most Valuable Player
January 18, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release
Corpus Christi Rayz goaltender, Brent Zelenewich was named the 2007 CHL Southern Conference All-Star Team Most Valuable Player on Wednesday Night, following his second period performance at the mid-season classic. Zelenewich turned aside the first nine shots he faced, and did not allow a goal until the final minute of action he saw. Overall Zelenewich's nine saves on ten shots gave him the highest save percentage of an Southern Conference netminder. Zelenewich exited the game following the second period with a 5-4 lead, however the Northern Conference erupted in the third period to beat the South 9-6.
Zelenewich becomes the second Corpus Christi player to receive the Southern Conference MVP award in three seasons. In 2005 Rayz forward Jason Baird was named MVP of the South after his hat trick performance in a 14-13 shootout loss. Joining Zelenewich at the 2007 Dodge CHL All-Star Game was Rayz leading scorer Justin Quenneville. Quenneville scored a second period goal which at the time upped the Rayz advantage to 5-3. Quenneville was named as a starting forward for the South, giving the Rayz three consecutive seasons with a player in the Southern Conference starting lineup.
Wednesday Night's All-Star appearance was the first of Zelenewich's career and first ever by a Rayz netminder. The 27-year old netminder is in his fourth pro season and third in Corpus Christi. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native is 6-6-2 this season with a CHL-fifth best 2.70 GAA and sixth best .914 save percentage in 18 games this season. The 5'10", 175 lbs. backstop has played all four of his professional seasons under Rayz Head Coach, Ken McRae, dating back to his rookie campaign with the Indianapolis Ice in 2003-2004. While there Zelenewich earned a call-up to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League. Rio Grande Valley defenseman, Matt Medley was named the Northern Conference MVP with a goal, two assists and a +5 rating. Medley currently plays for the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees, however was a member of the Northern Conference Tulsa Oilers at the time of his All-Star selection.
Zelenewich and the Rayz will kick off the post All-Star Break portion of their season on Friday night when they welcome the Rocky Mountain Rage to the American Bank Center on FJO Ladies Night, presented by Planet 102.3FM. One lucky fan is guaranteed to win a $7,000 diamond ring at the game. To register for free, simply visit Fine Jewelry Outlet, located in Moore Plaza then be at the Rayz game Friday night at 7:05pm. For more information, please call the Rayz at (361) 814-PUCK.
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