Astapovich, Peterson, Wright Named Players of the Week
January 6, 2025 - United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release
Daniel Astapovich, Lukas Peterson and Aiden Wright have been named USHL Players of the Week for games played between Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025.
Forward of the Week
Daniel Astapovich, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
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Opened the week with a goal and an assist in Cedar Rapids' 6-5 New Year's Eve victory over Green Bay.
Delivered an overtime GWG on Friday against Des Moines. He also added an assist and finished with a +2 rating.
Netted two power-play goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Dubuque.
Defenseman of the Week
Lukas Peterson, Green Bay Gamblers
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Notched three points on New Year's Eve for the Gamblers on two goals and an assist in a 6-5 loss to the RoughRiders.
Contributed an assist and a +3 rating in Friday's 7-4 win over Madison.
Finished the weekend with one goal and one assist in a 7-5 win over Madison on Saturday.
Goalie of the Week
Aiden Wright, Sioux Falls Stampede
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Stopped 21 of 23 shots in a 3-2 win against Des Moines on New Year's Eve.
Picked up a 4-3 victory on Friday against Chicago, turning away 18 shots.
Delivered a 34-save performance in a 3-2 win over Chicago on Saturday.
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