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Gershon Named IHL Rookie Of The Week

January 4, 2010 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Icehawks News Release


PORT HURON, MI - Port Huron Icehawks defenseman Mike Gershon was named International Hockey League Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, January 3, the league announced today.

Gershon had the best week of his rookie season, recording five points on two goals and three assists with a plus three rating. He kicked off Week 12 with an assist in Tuesday's win over Quad City. On Saturday, he netted the game winning goal and dished out two assists in the Icehawks 7-2 win over the Muskegon Lumberjacks. He followed that up with another goal on Sunday in Dayton.

The 25-year old native of Sparta, New Jersey is ranked in the IHL top ten in points among both rookies and defensemen with 16 points (4g, 12a). The honor is his second this season. He was also named IHL Rookie of the Week in Week 10.

The Icehawks wrap up a five game road trip this week with two games in Quad City and two in Bloomington. The stint begins with a game at Bloomington on Wednesday.

The Icehawks return home on Friday, January 15 to take on the Dayton Gems. 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, call 810-966-3800.

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, Brandon Naurato, Rookie of the Week, Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Week

Week Ten:

Mickael Bedard, Player of the Week, Mike Gershon, Rookie of the Week

Week Eleven:

Mickael Bedard, Player of the Week

Week Twelve:

Mike Gershon, Rookie of the Week

October:

Mike Kinnie, Player of the Month and Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Month



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