Arizona's Adam Russo Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
Published on March 12, 2013 under Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (March 12, 2013) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Arizona Sundogs goaltender Adam Russo has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the period ending March 10, 2013. This marks the second time this season that Russo has won the weekly award (also won for the week of January 15-21)
In recognition of this weekly achievement, Russo will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products, visit www.oakley.com.
Russo had a busy week winning three of his four starts and falling in a shootout in the other decision. The Montreal native went 3-0-1 stopping 75 of 81 shots (.926 save percentage) and earned his first shutout of the season in Wednesday's 22-save effort in his team's 5-0 win in Tulsa.
Russo started the week with 17 saves in a 7-2 win in Tulsa and then followed that up with his shutout. He then was outstanding in a pair of game in Fort Worth against the Brahmas making 22 saves in a 4-3 shootout loss on Friday night and then stopped 14 of 15 shots in a 2-1 win at NYTEX Sports Centre.
For the season, Russo is 16-11-5 with a 2.52 goals against average (sixth in the CHL) and he is 12-6-1 in his last 19 decisions.
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
Adam Russo, Arizona Sundogs
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 4
Record: 3-0-1
GAA: 1.47
Goals Allowed: 6
Saves: 75
Save %: 0.926
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week Previous Winners
Oct. 23- Steve Silverthorn, Allen Americans
Oct. 30- Joe Palmer, Quad City Mallards
Nov. 6- Kevin Regan, Wichita Thunder
Nov. 13- Ian Keserich, Tulsa Oilers
Nov. 20- Kieran Millan, Denver Cutthroats
Nov. 27- Mathieu Corbeil, Missouri Mavericks
Dec. 4- Kristofer Westblom, Fort Worth Brahmas
Dec. 11- Kevin Regan, Wichita Thunder
Dec. 18- Aaron Dell, Allen Americans
Dec. 25- Torrie Jung, Wichita Thunder
Jan. 1- Neil Conway, Quad City Mallards
Jan. 8- Mike Clemente, Missouri Mavericks
Jan. 15- Tim Boron, Rapid City Rush
Jan. 22- Adam Russo, Arizona Sundogs
Jan. 29- John Murray, Quad City Mallards
Feb. 5- Kieran Millan, Denver Cutthroats
Feb. 12- Brad Fogal, Fort Worth Brahmas
Feb. 19- Shane Madolora, Tulsa Oilers
Feb. 26- Danny Battochio, Rapid City Rush
Mar. 5- Aaron Dell, Allen Americans
Mar. 12- Adam Russo, Arizona Sundogs
Central Hockey League Stories from March 12, 2013
- Americans Battle Back in Third to Win Tight 2-1 Game - Allen Americans
- Sundogs Lose 2-1 in Tough Battle against Americans - Arizona Sundogs
- Blaze Power Past Mallards 8-5 - Quad City Mallards
- Blaze Gain Ground in Playoff Hunt with Win over Mallards - Bloomington Blaze
- Arizona's Adam Russo Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week - CHL
- Brahmas, Justin Boots Team up for Camp Patriot - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Americans Face Arizona Tonight at 7:05 pm - Allen Americans
- Thunder Weekly - Wichita Thunder
- CUTTHROATS MEDIA RELEASE - Cutthroats Weekly Update - Denver Cutthroats
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