Bedard And Sterling Earn IHL Monthly Honors For April

Published on April 20, 2010 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Icehawks News Release


PORT HURON, MI - The Port Huron Icehawks are proud to announce that Mickael Bedard has been named IHL Rookie of the Month and Larry Sterling has been named IHL Goaltender of the Month for April.

Bedard, a 22-year-old Montreal, native tallied seven points on three goals and four assists in eight games in the last month of the 2009-10 regular season, earning a plus-minus rating of +8 along the way.

The 2009-10 IHL Rookie of the Year was also named Rookie of the Month in December and January. He has collected three Rookie of the Week honors as well as four Player of the Week awards this season.

Sterling kicked off the month with his first official shutout of the season April 2nd against Quad City. In his next start, he set a franchise record for saves in a regulation game with 45. Sterling went 4-1-0-0 in April with two overtime victories and a league-best goals against average of 2.04.

This is the sixth time Sterling has been honored by the league, and his third Goaltender of the Month award. The third-year Icehawks goalie was also named the league's best net minder in October and December.

The Icehawks begin their march to the Turner Cup this Thursday when they travel to Fort Wayne for a 7:30 p.m. matchup with the two-time defending champion Komets. Port Huron will host game two Saturday at 7:30 p.m. A free pre-game tailgate party will begin at 5:30 p.m. in front of McMorran Arena, including free food, beverages and entertainment. The first 1000 fans at the game will receive a playoff rally towel courtesy of University of Michigan-Flint, and Maverick, a live hawk will be on hand for photo opportunities.

Port Huron Icehawks IHL Awards, 2009-10 Season:

Week One: Mike Kinnie, Player of the Week

Week Two: Cory Stillman, Player of the Week

Week Five: Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Week

Week Six: Adam Russo, Goaltender of the Week

Week Nine: Nick Lindberg, Player of the Week, Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Week and Brandon Naurato, Rookie of the Week

Week Ten: Mickael Bedard, Player of the Week and Mike Gershon, Rookie of the Week

Week Eleven: Mickael Bedard, Player of the Week

Week Twelve: Mike Gershon, Rookie of the Week

Week Fifteen: Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Week

Week Sixteen: Mickael Bedard, Player of the Week

Week Nineteen: Brandon Naurato, Rookie of the Week

Week Twenty-one: Nick Lindberg, Player of the Week, Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Week

Week Twenty-five: Mike Kinnie, Player of the Week, Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Week, Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Week

Week Twenty-seven: Raffaele D'Orso, Rookie of the Week

October: Mike Kinnie, Player of the Month

Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Month

December: Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Month

Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Month

January: Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Month

April: Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Month

Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Month

Single game tickets for all Icehawks home games are on sale now at the McMorran Arena Box Office, any Ticket Master location or by phone. For more information, visit www.porthuronicehawks.com or call 810-966-3800.

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