BOUCHERVILLE, Monday, September 22, 2008 - Cape Breton Screaming Eagles forward Michael Stinziani and Acadie-Bathurst Titan goaltender Nicolas Champion today were named the TELUS offensive and defensive players of the week for the period extending from September 15 to 21. In three games, Stinziani collected two goals and added four assists, registering two points in each of the Screaming Eagles' wins against the Foreurs, the Mooseheads and the Sea Dogs. The 2007-08 President Cup-winner is currently tied for second in the scoring standings with seven other players after recording eight points in five games. Cape Breton has been outstanding in the early going, collecting five straight wins.
Jérémy Gouchie (Screaming Eagles), Linden Bahm (Mooseheads) and Jean-Philip Chabot (Olympiques) were also considered.
The defensive player of the week award goes to Titan goaltender Nicolas Champion. In two wins versus the Océanic and the Rocket, the backstop posted a 1.50 goals-against-average and .955 save percentage while facing thirty-three shots per game. Champion, a twelfth round pick in the 2007 QMJHL Entry Draft, has started all four contests for Acadie-Bathurst this season, registering three wins against only one loss.
Dmitry Kulikov (Voltigeurs), Jan Piscacek (Screaming Eagles) and Olivier Roy (Screaming Eagles) were also strong candidates.
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