Langkow Named Reebok ECHL Rookie of the Month
March 3, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
Alaska Aces center Chris Langkow has been named the Reebok Hockey ECHL Rookie of the Month for February, the league announced on Wednesday morning. The 21 year old scored six goals and added 10 assists for 16 points, and was a +9 in 13 games in February as the Aces went 9-3-1. Langkow had four multi-point games in February and tallied at least one point in eight of 13 games during the month.
Langkow had four separate three-point games during the month. He scored a goal and added two assists in a 5-2 win against Stockton on Feb. 11 and in a 4-3 victory over Las Vegas on Feb. 24, tallied three assists in a 6-5 shootout win at Idaho on Feb. 19 and notched his first professional hat trick in a 4-3 overtime win against Las Vegas on Feb. 25.
A native of Vegreville, Alberta, Langkow has 36 points (15g-21) and is second on the Aces with a +11 in 53 games this season. He represented Alaska at the 2011 ECHL All-Star Classic in Bakersfield and scored two goals in the ECHL All-Stars 9-3 win over the Condors. Langkow is tied for 12th in ECHL rookie scoring this season, alongside current Aces teammate, Kory Falite.
Prior to turning pro, Langkow scored 154 points (53g-101a) in 263 Western Hockey League games with Spokane, Saskatoon and Everett.
The Aces head on the road this weekend for their only trip to take on the Stockton Thunder. There are just 17 games left in the season, and six in Anchorage. The Aces will return home to begin a three-game set with the Victoria Salmon Kings on Mar. 9th, 11th, and 12th. Tickets are on sale now. For the most up-to-date team and promotional information, please visit the Aces on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/alaskaaceshockey. Fans can also call the Aces office at 907.258.ACES.
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