Shkreli Powers North, 3-2

Published on January 19, 2010 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Traverse City North Stars News Release


ANN ARBOR - Nick Shkreli scored a goal and assisted on another, while Doug Clifford also set up a goal on Monday as Team North knocked off their southern counterparts, 3-2, in the opening action of the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube.

Shkreli (Romeo, MI/Mahoning Valley NAHL) opened the game's scoring a mere 25 seconds into the contest, while both Shkreli and Clifford (Woodhaven, MI/Mahoning Valley NAHL) drew assists on RJ Kleiman's game-winner with 3:48 to play.

Team North faces Team West on Tuesday in the second day of the three- game all-star event. Stars captain Travis White (Sterling Heights, MI/TC North Stars) drew a minor penalty in the first period, and was a +1 on the evening.

The NAHL Top Prospects Tournament also features an online charity jersey auction. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit the Derek Zike Get Well Fund. Zike, a player with the Chicago Fury hockey team, was seriously injured during a game at a tournament last year in Ann Arbor. For more info on the Tournament, visit nahltopprospects.com.

The North Stars return to action next weekend, hosting Motor City on Friday and Saturday at Centre ICE arena. Game times are set for 7 p.m.

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