Rochester's Roy named AHL Rookie of the Month
November 3, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA ... The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans center Derek Roy has been named the AHL Rookie of the Month for October. In six games, Roy scored four goals and added six assists for 10 points as the Amerks raced out to a strong start in the AHL's North Division.
Roy made his professional debut on Oct. 10 and recorded an assist in Rochester's 2-1 season-opening victory over Hamilton. After missing two games with a concussion, Roy returned to the lineup on Oct. 24 and scored his first pro goal, the game-winner in a 3-1 decision over Toronto. The highlight of his month was a two-goal, four-point effort on Oct. 26 vs. arch-rival Syracuse, and a two-point performance against Hamilton on Oct. 31 allowed Roy to finish his first month in the AHL with nine points in a span of four games. The Amerks went 4-1-0-1 with Roy in the lineup in October, and sat atop the North Division with 11 points entering November.
In recognition of his accomplishment, Roy will be presented with an etched crystal trophy by the AHL prior to an upcoming game.
A second-round pick by the Buffalo Sabres (32nd overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, the 20-year-old Roy is coming off a stellar four-year junior career with Kitchener (OHL). In 2002-03, the Ottawa native captained the Rangers to the 2003 Memorial Cup championship while earning tournament MVP honors.
Other nominees for AHL Rookie of the Month for October include Bridgeport right wing Martin Kariya, Cleveland defenseman Garrett Stafford, Hartford defenseman Fedor Tyutin, Hershey goaltender Tom Lawson, Lowell defenseman Brad Fast, Manchester left wing Noah Clarke, Manitoba defenseman Kirill Koltsov, Norfolk right wing Matt Keith, Providence goaltender Hannu Toivonen, San Antonio defenseman Michel Periard, Springfield goaltender David LeNeveu, St. John's center Kyle Wellwood, Syracuse defenseman Aaron Johnson and Worcester defenseman Aaron MacKenzie.
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