USHL Sioux Falls Stampede

Ruhwedel Named Defensive Player Of The Week

Published on October 19, 2009 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


The United States Hockey League (USHL) announced Monday that Sioux Falls Stampede defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (Roo-weed-uhl) has been named CCM Defensive Player-of-the-Week.

Ruhwedel registered three points (1g, 2a) and a plus-2 rating in two games last weekend. The Stampede captain tallied his first career USHL goal and assisted on two others in a 9-1 win over Waterloo on Friday. Ruhwedel has four points (1g, 3a) in six games and is tied for the league lead with a plus/minus rating of plus-7.

The San Diego, CA native is currently in his second year with the Stampede. He posted 11 assists and was a plus-12 last season with the Herd.

Ruhwedel and the Herd are off to a 4-0-2 record, unbeaten in regulation and atop the West Division. The Herd return to action this Saturday when they host the Chicago Steel at 7:05 PM.

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