Junland Named World Painting Company Player Of October
Published on November 5, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
PEORIA, Ill. (November 5, 2009) - The Peoria Rivermen announced today that defenseman Jonas Junland has been named the World Painting Company Player of the Month for October. He led the Rivermen in goals (6), points (12), power-play goals (4) and plus/minus rating (+6) during the first month of the season.
The Swedish born defenseman led all American Hockey League defensemen with a.261 shooting percentage and power-play goals while he recorded at least one point in nine of the month's 10 games. He was ninth in the AHL in scoring and third among defensemen.
Junland (yoon-land), 21, scored two goals on Oct. 4 including the overtime game-winner against Rockford and also matched a career high with three points (one goal, two assists) against the IceHogs on Oct. 24.
Each month, World Painting Company will present the player of the month with a plaque to honor their achievements at a Rivermen home game. Whether it's a room in your office or home, or the entire building, visit www.worldpaintingcompany.com for all your residential and commercial painting needs.
The Rivermen host the San Antonio Rampage on tonight at 7 p.m. before hitting the road to take on Milwaukee on Friday. Tickets can be purchased at the Rivermen office, on the phone by calling 309-676-1040 or online at www.rivermen.net/tickets. All Rivermen games can be heard on Hippie Radio 101.1FM and online through www.rivermen.net.
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