Iowa's Pastujov Named Howies Hockey Tape/ECHL Rookie of the Month

December 2, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release

Iowa Heartlanders forward Michael Pastujov
(Iowa Heartlanders)

Pastujov scored four goals and added 10 assists for 14 points in 10 games during the month.

The 23-year-old picked up at least one point in 8 of his 10 games in November, including five multiple-point games. Pastujov tallied multiple points in each of his first four pro games to open the month, which included three points (2g-1a) on Nov. 11 at Kansas City. He was acquired by the Heartlanders in a trade with Idaho on Nov. 2.

Prior to turning pro, Pastujov recorded 72 points (35g-37a) in 147 career games at the University of Michigan and 15 points (5g-10a) in 30 career games in the United States Hockey League with the U.S. Under-17 and Under-18 Teams.

Runners-Up: Luke Cavallin, Newfoundland (5-1-0, 1.65 GAA, .944 save pct.), Max Newton, Reading (10 gp, 7g, 8a, 15 pts.) and John Parker-Jones, Trois-Rivières (10 gp, 6g, 4a, 10 pts.).

Also Nominated: Oliver Chau (Florida), Andrew Bellant (Indy), Rory Kerins (Rapid City), Joseph Nardi (Toledo), Brooklyn Kalmikov (Wheeling) and Jimmy Lambert (Worcester).

Iowa Heartlanders forward Michael Pastujov

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