Syracuse Crunch Right Wing Nikita Kucherov Named CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month

Published on November 1, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release

Syracuse, NY - Syracuse Crunch forward Nikita Kucherov has been selected by the American Hockey League as the CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month for October.

Kucherov ranks second in the AHL for scoring, beginning his professional career with 15 points (8g, 7a) in eight games.

Kucherov's first four career points came when he registered a hat trick in the Crunch's home opener, a 5-1 win against Rochester on Oct. 12. He had a goal and an assist in each game of a home-and-home series with Binghamton Oct. 18-19 and scored the team's only regulation goal in a 2-1 shootout win at Utica on Oct. 25. Kucherov concluded the month with another four point effort, recording two goals and two assists in a 4-1 victory over the Albany Devils on Oct. 30.

A second-round draft pick by Tampa Bay in 2011, Kucherov played junior hockey last season in the QMJHL, totaling 29 goals and 34 assists for 63 points in just 33 games between Quebec and Rouyn-Noranda. The native of Maykop, Russia, represented his country in the World Junior Championships, winning a silver medal in 2012 and bronze in 2013.

In recognition of his achievement, Kucherov will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Crunch home game.

The Crunch host rival Rochester tonight at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial Arena. Single game and season tickets for 2013-14 can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 800 South State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473- 4444. For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team's official website at www.syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch and on Twitter (@SyracuseCrunch).

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