Skworchinski Named To CHL All-Rookie Team
March 18, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Fort Worth Brahmas News Release
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas- In his first year in professional hockey Brahmas' rookie Tyler Skworchinski gets his first honor as he was named to the 2007-08 Central Hockey League (CHL) All-Rookie team Tuesday afternoon.
Skworchinski has shined for Texas with 46 points (23 G, 23 A) in 52 games played, including 17 points (8 G, 9 A) in his last 12 games.
The speedy center, acquired by the Brahmas November 11, has made his presence known in the league as he is 7th in rookie scoring and 3rd among rookies in the "3 Star Leaders", a category created by the CHL to identify superior play on a single game basis.
As a special teams catalyst, Skworchinski has 4 powerplay goals, 10 powerplay assists, 2 shorthanded goals and a team-leading 3 shorthanded assists. The Marathon, Ontario native also leads Texas in shooting percentage.
Brahmas Head Coach Dan Wildfong believes Skworchinski's honor was well-deserved due to his contributions on the ice.
"This award is a great for Tyler; it's a credit to his smart play, incredible speed and unbelievable skills. We are thrilled to see him get rewarded for his outstanding play" said Wildfong.
Others receiving All-Rookie team honors were: Amarillo forwards David Nimmo and Shaun Arvai, Arizona forwards Mark Kolanos and David Schlemko, and Odessa goaltender Alexandre Vincent.
For more information regarding the CHL All-Rookie Team please log on to www.centralhockeyleague.com. For information on 2008 CHL Playoff tickets and 2008-09 season tickets please contact the Brahmas Offices at 817) 336-4423 or check out www.brahmas.com.
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