IceCats Defenseman Earns AHL Award
November 2, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester IceCats News Release
WORCESTER, MA- The American Hockey League announced today that Worcester IceCats defenseman Dennis Wideman has been named the Reebok AHL Rookie of the Month for October. Wideman registered two goals, six assists and a plus-5 rating in his first seven professional games to help the IceCats to a 5-2-0-0 start to the 2004-05 season.
Wideman made his professional debut on October 15th and earned an assist. A night later, in the IceCats home opener, Wideman exploded for five points, netting two power play goals and adding three assists while helping Worcester to a 7-2 victory over Springfield. The five point effort was one point shy of tying an IceCats record. On October 23rd, the 6-0, 200 pounder added two more assists and a plus-3 rating in another win over the Falcons.
In recognition of his achievement, Wideman will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming IceCats home game.
A native of Kitchener, Ont., the 21-year-old Wideman was a 2002 draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres, and signed with St. Louis as a free agent on June 30, 2004. He played five junior seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, and was an OHL First Team All-Star last season. Wideman is one point off the AHL scoring lead among rookies, while leading first-year players in assists (six) and plus/minus rating (+5).
The last IceCats player to earn such honor was Mike Glumac in March 2004. The current âCat distinguished himself with a 10 game scoring streak.
The IceCats next home game is Wednesday night at 7:05 PM against the Houston Aeros. The âCats also play the Manchester Monarchs on Friday and Portland on Saturday. Both of those games also have a Centrum Centre start time of 7:05 PM.
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