Rapid City's Winston Day Chief Named Oakley CHL Player of the Week
Published on February 25, 2013 under Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (February 25, 2013) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Rapid City Rush forward Winston Day Chief has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Player of the Week for the period ending February 24, 2013.
In recognition of his achievement, Day Chief will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products, visit www.oakley.com.
The Standoff, Alberta native earned points in all four of Rapid City's games last week, all victories. He totaled three goals, two of which were game-winners, and one assist. Day Chief currently has the second longest active point streak in the CHL at six games. Thanks to performances by players like Day Chief, the Rapid City Rush has won four straight games and six of their last seven moving into sole possession of fourth place.
The 24-year-old rookie forward has six goals and seven assists on the season for Rapid City in 25 games played. Half of his goal total has accounted as the game winning goal (3).
Day Chief played colligate hockey his freshman year for the University of Alaska-Anchorage, and his remaining three years for the University of Lethbridge. Over his college career, Day Chief played in a total of 95 games in which he scored 27 goals and contributed 41 assists (68 points). Last season, the 6-2, 190-pound forward played four games in the post-season for the Rush as an amateur player.
Oakley CHL Player of the Week
Winston Day Chief, Rapid City Rush
Position: F
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 4
Goals: 3
GWGs: 2
Assists: 1
Points: 4
Plus/Minus: +2
Oakley CHL Player of the Week Previous Winners
Oct. 22- Jeff Pierce, Missouri Mavericks
Oct. 29- Gary Steffes, Tulsa Oilers
Nov. 5- David Gilbert, Bloomington Blaze
Nov. 12- Kyle Chipchura, Arizona Sundogs
Nov. 19- Phil Fox, Fort Worth Brahmas
Nov. 26- R.G. Flath, Wichita Thunder
Dec. 3- Brad Smyth, Denver Cutthroats
Dec. 10- Andrew Courtney, Missouri Mavericks
Dec. 17- Kevin Young, Wichita Thunder
Dec. 24- Scotty Howes, Allen Americans
Dec. 30- Sebastien Thinel, Missouri Mavericks
Jan. 7- Chad Nehring, Arizona Sundogs
Jan. 14- John Snowden, Fort Worth Brahmas
Jan. 21- Mickey Lang, Quad City Mallards
Jan. 28- Matt Robinson, Wichita Thunder
Feb. 4- Ryan Menei, Tulsa Oilers
Feb. 11- Kellan Tochkin, Missouri Mavericks
Feb. 18- John Snowden, Fort Worth Brahmas
Feb. 25- Winston Day Chief, Rapid City Rush
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