Raffaele D'Orso Named IHL Rookie Of The Week
April 19, 2010 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Icehawks News Release
PORT HURON, MI - The Port Huron Icehawks are proud to announce that rookie goaltender Raffaele D'Orso has been named IHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, April 18. D'Orso made his professional debut in Port Huron's regular season finale Sunday.
The 21-year-old Montreal native stopped 39 of 40 shots, including the first 27 shots he faced, in the Icehawks' 4-1 victory over the Bloomington PrairieThunder Sunday at McMorran Arena. The rookie was named the game's first star for his efforts.
D'Orso was signed last week after Adam Russo was waived to appear in the upcoming World Championships for the Italian national team. The goalie came over from the Val-d'Or Foreurs of the QMJHL, after their season came to an end in the first round of the playoffs.
This marks the ninth time an Icehawks rookie has won a weekly award from the IHL this season. Before D'Orso's stellar debut, teammate Mickael Bedard was presented with his award for 2009-10 Rookie of the Year.
The Icehawks begin their march to the Turner Cup this Thursday when they travel to Fort Wayne for a 7:30 p.m. matchup with the two-time defending champion Komets. Port Huron will host game two Saturday at 7:30 p.m. A free pre-game tailgate party will begin at 5:30 p.m. in front of McMorran Arena, including free food, beverages and entertainment. The first 1000 fans at the game will receive a playoff rally towel courtesy of University of Michigan-Flint, and Maverick, a live hawk will be on hand for photo opportunities.
Port Huron Icehawks IHL Awards, 2009-10 Season:
Week One: Mike Kinnie, Player of the Week
Week Two: Cory Stillman, Player of the Week
Week Five: Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Week
Week Six: Adam Russo, Goaltender of the Week
Week Nine: Nick Lindberg, Player of the Week, Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Week and Brandon Naurato, Rookie of the Week
Week Ten: Mickael Bedard, Player of the Week and Mike Gershon, Rookie of the Week
Week Eleven: Mickael Bedard, Player of the Week
Week Twelve: Mike Gershon, Rookie of the Week
Week Fifteen: Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Week
Week Sixteen: Mickael Bedard, Player of the Week
Week Nineteen: Brandon Naurato, Rookie of the Week
Week Twenty-one: Nick Lindberg, Player of the Week, Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Week
Week Twenty-five: Mike Kinnie, Player of the Week, Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Week, Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Week
Week Twenty-seven: Raffaele D'Orso, Rookie of the Week
October: Mike Kinnie, Player of the Month
Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Month
December: Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Month
Larry Sterling, Goaltender of the Month
January: Mickael Bedard, Rookie of the Month
Single game tickets for all Icehawks home games are on sale now at the McMorran Arena Box Office, any Ticket Master location or by phone. For more information, visit www.porthuronicehawks.com.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from April 19, 2010
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- Mallards' 2010-11 Season Tickets Now On Sale - Quad City Mallards
- Raffaele D'Orso Named IHL Rookie Of The Week - Port Huron Icehawks
- Centomo IHL Goaltender Of Week - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Komets Quest For Third Straight Cup Starts Thursday - Fort Wayne Komets
- 'Jacks Earn Huber Trophy; Playoffs Start Thursday - IHL 2
- IHL Awards Weekly Honors For Week Twenty-Seven - IHL 2
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