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Published on February 4, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


AMJ Player of the Week

The Guelph Storm announced today that forward Peter Holland is the AMJ Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, January 31st.

Holland was the Storm's top scorer this weekend recording seven points in three games played. The Caledon native scored or assisted on 7 of his team's 9 goals, recording the third hat trick of his career against the Owen Sound Attack on Friday night at the Sleeman Centre.

Thursday night in Windsor, the Anaheim Ducks' first round pick set up Michael Latta for the only Storm goal of the game in the 5-1 loss. Scoring three of the Storm's six goals on Friday, Holland also picked up an assist on Adam Comrie's 8th of the season and was named the first star of the game. In Owen Sound the following night, the 19 year old helped set up Taylor Beck on the power play and tied the game late in the third forcing overtime with his 19th of the season. Losing in the extra frame, the Storm picked up an important point in the Western Conference playoff battle.

Recording at least one point in each of the Storm's three games this past weekend, Holland currently sits second on the Storm in scoring with 48 points. On fire as of late, the Caledon native has recorded at least one point in 11 of his last 13 games played. He had seven multi point games during the month of January, including two hat tricks. Producing at just over a point per game pace, Holland sits second on the team in assists and fourth in goals scored.

Next up, the Storm faces a weekend away from the Sleeman Centre traveling east to Kingston, Belleville and Ottawa. The next home game on tap for the Storm is February 10th, the final $5 Wecession Wednesday of the season, when the Plymouth Whalers visit the Sleeman Centre for a 7:00 pm start. Tickets are still available and can be purchased online or by visiting or calling the Guelph Storm Box Office at 519-837-9690.

7 Day 'Storm Forecast'

The Storm head out on their annual Eastern road trip this weekend with stops in Kingston, Belleville and Ottawa. Six points back of a playoff spot with just over a month to play, the Storm will battle this weekend to pick up six of a possible six points. Get inside this week's games with the 7 day 'Storm Forecast'.

Performers of the Month- January

Peter Holland - Guelph Storm Performer and nominee for OHL Performer of the month

Peter was named the Guelph Storm's Performer of the Month after recording 22 points in 13 games throughout January. Holland recorded at least one point in 11 of 13 games this month including the second and third hat tricks of his career. Against the Sudbury Wolves on national television, the Caledon native recorded four goals, an individual best. The Ducks' 2009 first round draft pick was awarded with three 1st star and one 2nd star honours during the month.

Holland was named the Guelph Storm's AMJ Player of the Week twice and was the Storm's top scorer during the month. He has had seven multi point games during the month of January, including his two hat tricks. Producing at just over a point per game pace, Holland sits second on the team in assists and third in goals scored.

Sam Lofquist- Guelph Storm Defenceman and nominee for OHL Defenceman of the Month

Lofquist was named the Guelph Storm's Defenceman of the Month after recording 14 points during January. The Somerset, Wisconsin native tallied two goals and 12 assists in 13 games. Awarded with one third and two second star honours, Lofquist recorded four multi point games during the month.

Since joining the Storm in November, Lofquist has scored just under one point per game and is one point behind Adam Comrie for the defencemen scoring lead.

Brandon Foote-Guelph Storm Goaltender of the Month and nominee for OHL Goaltender of the Month

Brandon was named the Guelph Storm's Goaltender of the Month after posting a 6-3-1 record. Returning from a hip injury that kept him out of the first half of the season, the Whitby native played in 10 of the Storm's 13 games during January recording a goals against average of 3.01 and a save percentage of 0.915.

Solid since his return, the 18 year old was awarded with two first and two second star honours for his play throughout January.

Zack Mitchell Guelph Storm Rookie of the Month and nominee for OHL Rookie of the Month

Mitchell was named the Guelph Storm's Rookie of the Month after recording one goal and four assists for five points in 10 games played. The 16 year old recorded the first multi point game of his career, picking up two assists in the Storm's 6-1 victory over the Attack. Mitchell was awarded with the third star of the game for his efforts.

Despite missing three games while away at the World Under-17 Challenge in Timmins, ON, Mitchell tied fellow rookie Francis Menard for most points by a first year Storm player. As of February 1st, the Caledon native has nine points, three behind rookie leader Carter Sandlak.

Peter Holland Earns Three Star Player of the Month

The Guelph Storm announced on Sunday that forward Peter Holland is the team's Three Star Player of the Month for the month of January.

A first round pick of the Anaheim Ducks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Holland enjoyed his most productive month of the 2009/10 season picking up 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points in 13 games.

During the month, Holland earned three first star honours to go along with a second star nod for 18 Three Star points.

Goaltender Brandon Foote, who returned to the Storm lineup after recovering from hip surgery on January 8th and played 10 straight games for Guelph finished second in January for Three Star points with two first star and two second star honours.

STORM HOME GAMES

STORM ROAD GAMES

Feb 5th : @ Kingston, 7:30 pm Feb 6th: @ Belleville, 7:05pm

Feb 7th: @ Ottawa, 2:00 pm

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