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North American Hockey Legue All-Rookie Team Announcements

April 30, 2011 - North American Hockey League (NAHL) News Release


The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its All-Rookie Teams for the 2010-11 season, as selected by the league's coaches and general managers.

NAHL All-Rookie First Team

Forward: Justin Hussar, Topeka RoadRunners

Forward: Dakota Klecha, Wichita Falls Wildcats

Forward: Cory Ward, Aberdeen Wings

Defenseman: Karl Beckman, Amarillo Bulls

Defenseman: Ryan Trenz, Michigan Warriors

Goaltender: Tom Comunale, St. Louis Bandits

NAHL All-Rookie Second Team

Forward: Brian Christie, Topeka RoadRunners

Forward: Gabe Levin, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Forward: Dakota Mason, Dawson Creek Rage

Defenseman: Paul LaDue, Alexandria Blizzard

Defenseman: Donald Olivieri, Bismarck Bobcats

Goaltender: Jimmy Krueger, Texas Tornado

NAHL players in their first year of Junior A hockey are considered rookies.

The All-NAHL Team, Forward of the Year, Defenseman of the Year, Goaltender of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Organization of the Year, along with the Academic Achievement Award, Dick's Sporting Goods Community Service Awards and Mark Messier Leadership Award winners, will be announced at the Robertson Cup Championship Tournament banquet, which will be held on May 2 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, Kan.

The Robertson Cup Championship Tournament will be held from May 3-7 at Topeka's Kansas Expocentre.

For more information on the Robertson Cup Championship Tournament, visit RobertsonCup.com.




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