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Edwardson Named ECHL Player of the Week

November 30, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the New York Islanders, are proud to announce that center Derek Edwardson has been selected as the In Glas Co ECHL Player of the Week for the week of November 22-28.

Edwardson, 23, tallied five goals, including his first professional hat-trick, and one assist to lead the Bullies to a perfect 3-0 record last week. With 9 goals and 19 points, Edwardson sits atop the ECHL rookie scoring race and is fifth overall in the league in scoring, three points behind Charlotte's Mike Harder. He ranks second on the Bullies in point total behind Luke Curtin. The Morton Grove, IL native is currently riding a three-game goal streak since Wednesday vs. Long Beach and a four-game point streak since Saturday, November 20 vs. South Carolina.

A rookie who played collegiately at the University of Miami (Ohio), Edwardson was a finalist in 2003-04 for the Hobey Baker Award, presented annually to the top player in college hockey, after leading the Red Hawks to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1997.

Edwardson is the second Bullies player to be recognized by the ECHL. Center Brett Nowak was honored as the In Glas Co ECHL Player of the Week for the week of November 8-14.

The Bullies open a two-game road trip at 7:30PM on Friday at Toledo. Catch all the action live beginning with "Bullies Countdown" at 7:10PM on ESPN Radio 1450AM. Atlantic City returns to Historic Boardwalk Hall at 7:05PM on Wednesday, December 8 when they host the Wheeling Nailers. Every Wednesday home game is a "Wild Wednesday." All college students, casino workers, military and service industry personnel get in for just $6 with a valid ID. Enjoy great beer specials all night for just $2. For more information or to order tickets, call (609) 348-PUCK.

Shut Out by the NHL Lockout? The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies have a ticket package just for you, the "Hockey Lover". It's our new "Hockey Lovers Package". Enjoy five great games from the best seat in the house for one low price of $50! For more information or to find out how you can order the "Hockey Lovers Package", call (609) 348-7825.

For more information on Brett Nowak being loaned to Bridgeport, contact Dan Weiss at (609) 348-7809. For more information on South Jersey's only professional hockey team, visit our website at www.boardwalkbullies.com.

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