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MISL names players of the week

February 7, 2005 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2) News Release


GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK

Jim Larkin, Cleveland Force

Jim Larkin wins his third Goalkeeper of the Week Award of the season (November 29, January 4) after recording 39 saves on 49 shots (.813 save percentage) and a 3.79 goals against average in two games last week. Larkin came close to a shutout on Friday, holding the Kansas City Comets scoreless for over three quarters and finishing with 21 saves on 23 shots in a 9-2 victory. On Saturday, the 29-year-old was solid for over 82 minutes, making 18 saves in a 7-6 double-overtime loss to the Philadelphia KiXX. Larkin, a three-time All-Star, is now fifth in the league with a 5.28 goals against average, second in saves with 249, and third in save percentage at .739.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Matt Johnson, Cleveland Force

Matt Johnson blocked seven shots and scored two points in two games over the weekend. On Friday, the 28-year-old anchored a Cleveland defense that held the Kansas City Comets off the board for 51 minutes, finishing with a game-high five blocks. Johnson also added a goal (his first with Cleveland) and an assist in the contest. The native of St. Paul, MN, followed up with another strong effort in the Force's 7-6 double-overtime defeat in Philadelphia on Saturday, recording two rejections. In his first seven games with the Force, Johnson has scored three points (goal, two assists) and blocked 10 shots. This is his first weekly award of the season.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Shaun David, St. Louis Steamers

Shaun David scored seven points (five goals, two assists) in three games last week, earning his first weekly recognition of the season. The 23-year-old kicked his week off with three goals and two assists in an 11-5 win over the St. Louis Steamers on Wednesday, February 2, and added a pair of scores in a 5-4 loss to Baltimore on Saturday. David, who was named to the 2003-04 MISL All-Rookie Team after scoring 15 goals for the Dallas Sidekicks, has now recorded 11 goals and 18 points this season.

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