Rangers' Pietila named All NAHL North

April 5, 2009 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Marquette Rangers News Release


Marquette - Marquette Rangers forward Chad Pietila has been named to the North American Hockey League's North Division First Team for 2008 - 09. The Milford, Michigan native led both the Rangers and all North Division teams in offensive production during the regular season with 61 points (25g, 36A) in 57 games.

Pietila, a Northern Michigan University recruit, just finished his second season in the Rangers organization. He has scored a total of 99 points in 113 games; which places him in second place in all-time team scoring behind three year veteran Jim Gallagher.

"Chad has been our leader all year," said Rangers head coach Kenny Miller. "This honor is a reflection of what he means to our organization, and just how hard he's worked to get to this point in his career as a hockey player. We're very proud of his accomplishment and very happy for Chad and his family; he deserves this honor from the league very much."

The full list of NAHL All Division players:

All-Central Division Team Forward: Brandon Brodhag, North Iowa Outlaws Forward: Jerry Freismuth, Alexandria Blizzard Forward: Jack Paul, North Iowa Outlaws Defenseman: John Clark, Bismarck Bobcats Defenseman: Tim Smith, Owatonna Express Goaltender: David Bosner, Bismarck Bobcats

All-North Division Team Forward: Kyle Bonis, Traverse City North Stars Forward: Chad Pietila, Marquette Rangers Forward: Brandon Saad, Mahoning Valley Phantoms Defenseman: Cullen Lundholm, Mahoning Valley Phantoms Defenseman: Travis White, Traverse City North Stars Goaltender: CJ Motte, Traverse City North Stars

All-South Division Team Forward: Jon Gaffney, Springfield Jr. Blues Forward: Jordan George, Topeka RoadRunners Forward: Andrew Hamburg, St. Louis Bandits Defenseman: Eric Artman, Topeka RoadRunners Defenseman: Tyler Elbrecht, St. Louis Bandits Goaltender: Keith Kinkaid, St. Louis Bandits

All-West Division Team Forward: Austin Block, Fairbanks Ice Dogs Forward: Ryan Lemke, Kenai River Brown Bears Forward: Mike Voran, Wenatchee Wild Defenseman: Drew Darwitz, Fairbanks Ice Dogs Defenseman: Sean McNeely, Alaska Avalanche Goaltender: Mathieu Dugas, Wenatchee Wild



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