Texas Stars Left Wing Curtis McKenzie Named to 2013-14 AHL All-Rookie Team
April 9, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release
CEDAR PARK, Texas - The Texas Stars, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced today that left wing Curtis McKenzie has been named to the 2013-14 AHL All-Rookie Team, as voted by coaches, players and media in each of the league's 30 member cities.
McKenzie, 23, is the top-scoring rookie in the AHL, having notched 22 goals and 38 assists for 60 points in 70 games for the league-leading Stars. The CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month for December has registered 15 multiple-point games, and he tied a Texas franchise record with four assists in one contest on Jan. 17 at Charlotte. McKenzie also has 32 power-play points on the year - most among AHL rookies - helping the Stars to the top-ranked unit in the league. A native of Golden, B.C., McKenzie was drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2009 and played four seasons at Miami University.
2013-14 AHL All-Rookie Team
Goaltender - Joni Ortio, Abbotsford Heat (34gp, 24-8-0, 2.37gaa, .924vs%, 2so)
Defenseman - Brenden Kichton, St. John's IceCaps (71gp, 10+3545pts., +5, 3 GWG)
Defenseman - Ryan Sproul, Grand Rapids Griffins (70gp, 10+2131pts., 4 PPG, 2 GWG)
Forward - Curtis McKenzie, Texas Stars (70gp, 22+3860pts., 9 PPG, 4 GWG)
Forward - Teemu Pulkkinen, Grand Rapids Griffins (67gp, 30+2555pts., +18, 9 PPG, 2 GWG)
Forward - Ryan Strome, Bridgeport Sound Tigers (37gp, 13+3649pts., +16, 21 PP pts.)
Each player will receive a custom-designed crystal award in recognition of his selection to the 2013-14 AHL All-Rookie Team. This is the second time in franchise history that a Texas Stars player has received a year-end AHL award. The first came last season when left wing Matt Fraser was selected to the 2012-13 AHL Second All-Star Team.
The Texas Stars return to action on Friday, April 11th as they host the San Antonio Rampage at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Park Center. Friday's game is $3 Beer & $4 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Wine Night and is the Texas Stars Ear Bud with Carrying Case giveaway. Texas Stars' 2014 Calder Cup playoff ticket packages are on sale now! Reserve your seats for all Calder Cup playoff games at Cedar Park Center at a discounted rate. For more information on Texas Stars playoff tickets call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit www.TexasStarsHockey.com .
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from April 9, 2014
- Redeem Unused Tickets for April 16th Game - Utica Comets
- Monarchs first AHL team to compile 100 points - Manchester Monarchs
- Monarchs Shut out Pirates 5-0 - Portland Pirates
- Wolf Pack Holds off Worcester behind LeNeveu, 2-1 - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Sharks Fall 2-1 to Hartford After Late Rallying Attempt - Worcester Sharks
- IceCaps Gain Point in Shootout Loss - St. John's IceCaps
- Bulldogs Melt IceCaps 4-3 in Shootout - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Boston Bruins Recall Ryan Spooner from Providence on An Emergency Basis - Providence Bruins
- Andrew Shaw Bobblehead Night Highlights Big Weekend - Rockford IceHogs
- Jets Recall Patrice Cormier from IceCaps - St. John's IceCaps
- Heat Clinch 2014 Calder Cup Playoff Berth - Abbotsford Heat
- Admirals to Honor Keith Tozer April 18 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Toronto Marlies Weekly - Toronto Marlies
- Anaheim Signs Kerdiles, Megna and Lind; Assign to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Lightning Recall Kristers Gudlevskis from Syracuse - Syracuse Crunch
- Ryan Strome Named to 2013-14 AHL All-Rookie Team - Bridgeport Islanders
- Teemu Pulkkinen and Ryan Sproul Named to AHL All-Rookie Team - Grand Rapids Griffins
- IceCaps' Kichton Named to AHL All-Rookie Team - St. John's IceCaps
- Texas Stars Left Wing Curtis McKenzie Named to 2013-14 AHL All-Rookie Team - Texas Stars
- 2013-14 American Hockey League All-Rookie Team Named - AHL
- B-Sens & B-Mets Announce Downtown Doubleheader Deal - Binghamton Senators
- Johan Sundstrom Recalled by Islanders - Bridgeport Islanders
- Norfolk Admirals Weekly - Norfolk Admirals
- Crunch Weekly - Syracuse Crunch
- Amerks Sign Goaltender Kevin Kapalka to ATO - Rochester Americans
- Osiecki Named Head Coach of 2015 U.S. National Junior Team - Rockford IceHogs
- Sylvester Recalled from Wheeling - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Pirates Host Monarchs for Final VIP Cup Matchup at Home - Portland Pirates
- Phantoms Weekly - 2 Weeks Left - Adirondack Phantoms
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
