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Highmore Named QMJHL's Third Star of the Week

January 26, 2016 - Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
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SAINT JOHN - Saint John Sea Dogs centre Matthew Highmore has been named the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's third star of the week for the period ending January 24th.

The Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, native registered three goals and seven points in three games last week.

Highmore, 19, kicked off his week with two goals and an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss in overtime to the Islanders at Charlottetown. On Friday, he registered an assist in a 3-2 shootout victory over Cape Breton. He posted one goal and two assists in Saturday's rematch against the Screaming Eagles, a 7-5 win.

Highmore has eight goals and 16 points during a seven-game points streak.

Sherbrooke Phoenix goaltender Evan Fitzpatrick was named first start of the week. Forward Vitalii Abramov took second star.

Saint John's next game is Friday, January 29th, at 8:30 p.m. against the Rimouski Oceanic at Colisee Financiere Sun Life. Listen LIVE on 96.1 NewSong FM or newsongfm.ca. Watch LIVE on theqmjhl.ca.

The Sea Dogs' next home game is Friday, February 5th, at 7:30 p.m. against the Acadie-Bathurst Titan at Harbour Station. Tickets are available at the Harbour Station Box Office, online at harbourstation.ca or by calling 657-1234.

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