Tulsa's Ryan Menei Named Oakley CHL Player of the Week
February 4, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (February 4, 2013) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Tulsa Oilers forward Ryan Menei has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Player of the Week for the period ending February 3, 2013.
In recognition of his achievement, Menei will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products, visit www.oakley.com.
Menei has caught fire as has his team winning three straight games last week. Menei scored seven goals in the three victories including a pair of game winning scores. The Winnipeg native finished with 11 points on the week with no fewer than three points in any one game.
The veteran started the week with a two goal, one assist effort in their win over Denver on Tuesday. He then followed that up with a two goal, two assists effort in Friday's win over Missouri and then conclude his offensive showcase with three goals and an assist in Saturday's shootout win that helped end Wichita's five-game win streak. Against the Thunder, Menei twice gave his team a one-goal lead and then earned the game winner in the shootout.
On the season, the 5-11, 195-pound forward has 22 goals and 34 assists ranking fourth in the CHL with 56 points.
Oakley CHL Player of the Week
Ryan Menei, Tulsa Oilers
Position: F
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 3
Goals: 7
GWG's: 2
Assists: 4
Points: 11
Plus/Minus: +2
Oakley CHL Player of the Week Previous Winners
Oct. 22- Jeff Pierce, Missouri Mavericks
Oct. 29- Gary Steffes, Tulsa Oilers
Nov. 5- David Gilbert, Bloomington Blaze
Nov. 12- Kyle Chipchura, Arizona Sundogs
Nov. 19- Phil Fox, Fort Worth Brahmas
Nov. 26- R.G. Flath, Wichita Thunder
Dec. 3- Brad Smyth, Denver Cutthroats
Dec. 10- Andrew Courtney, Missouri Mavericks
Dec. 17- Kevin Young, Wichita Thunder
Dec. 24- Scotty Howes, Allen Americans
Dec. 30- Sebastien Thinel, Missouri Mavericks
Jan. 7- Chad Nehring, Arizona Sundogs
Jan. 14- John Snowden, Fort Worth Brahmas
Jan. 21- Mickey Lang, Quad City Mallards
Jan. 28- Matt Robinson, Wichita Thunder
Feb. 4- Ryan Menei, Tulsa Oilers
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