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Oakley CHL Player/Goaltender of the Week Winners Announced

November 10, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release


The Central Hockey League announced today that the recipients for the Oakley CHL Player and Goaltender of the Week for the period ending November 9th, 2008 are forward Brad Bonello and goaltender Kevin Beech, both of the Mississippi RiverKings. The last time two players from the same team won the weekly honors was March 3rd, 2008 (Jordan Cameron and David Cacciola of Texas).

Bonello began the season with the Texas Brahmas before being acquired in a trade by Mississippi on October 25th. Last week, the Brampton, Ontario native had four goals, two assists and was a +4 in a 2-0 week for the RiverKings. In five games with the 'Kings since the trade, the winger has five goals (already tied for the team lead with Bobby Chaumont and Louis Dumont) and three assists. He had one helper in three games with Texas. In his professional career, the 5-9, 162-pound forward has played in 204 games posting 61 goals and 78 assists including an assist in eight American Hockey League (AHL) games with Grand Rapids.

Beech is in his second professional season and his first with Mississippi. Last week, the London, Ontario native posted a 2-0 record stopping 44 of 48 shots. On the season, he is 5-3-0 with a 2.73 goals against average. Last year, his rookie season, he split time with Laredo and Youngtown posting a combined 14-7-1 record with four shutouts. Beech is a sixth round selection of the Tampa Bay Lightning (2005) and after an outstanding four-year career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) he played in six AHL games with Springfield.

In recognition of their achievement, both Bonello and Beech will receive a special gift from Oakley.

Oakley CHL Player of the Week
Brad Bonello, Mississippi RiverKings
Position: F
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 2
Goals: 4
Assists: 2
Points: 6
Plus/Minus: +4

Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
Kevin Beech, Mississippi RiverKings
Position: G
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 2
Record: 2-0-0
GAA: 2.00
Save %: .917
Saves: 44 of 48



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