Haydar Named AHL Rookie of the Month
November 1, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA ... The American Hockey League announced today that Milwaukee Admirals left wing Darren Haydar has been named the AHL Rookie of the Month for October. In six games, Haydar scored six goals and added four assists while posting a plus-9 rating, as the Admirals finished the month as the only unbeaten team remaining in the AHL at 4-0-2-0.
Haydar made his professional debut on Oct. 12 and recorded three assists in the Admirals' 6-2 win over San Antonio. He then scored a goal in each of Milwaukee's final five games of October, including a two-goal effort in a 4-2 win over the Rampage on Oct. 23 and goals in consecutive wins over the defending Calder Cup champion Chicago Wolves, Oct. 26 and 30. His six goals and 10 points are tied for the most among AHL rookies this season, and his plus-9 rating is tied for the highest among all AHL players.
In recognition of his accomplishment, Haydar will be presented with an etched crystal trophy by the AHL prior to an upcoming game.
A native of Toronto, Haydar, who turned 23 on Oct. 22, was drafted by the Nashville Predators in 1999 and signed with the organization after an outstanding four-year career at the University of New Hampshire. He was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in 2002 after finishing second in the nation in scoring and captaining UNH to a Frozen Four appearance.
Other players nominated for AHL Rookie of the Month for October include Bridgeport right wing Mattias Weinhandl, Cincinnati center Tony Martensson, Cleveland right wing Niko Dimitrakos, Grand Rapids right wing Tim Skarperud, Hartford left wing Garth Murray, Hershey center Charlie Stephens, Lowell forward Ryan Bayda, Manitoba left wing Jason King, Norfolk right wing Igor Radulov, Philadelphia center Patrick Sharp, Portland center Brad Parsons, Providence center Kris Vernarsky, San Antonio defenseman Filip Novak, St. John's center Brad Boyes, Syracuse goaltender Pascal Leclaire and Worcester center John Pohl.
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