Tulsa's Ben Gordon Named Oakley CHL Player of the Week
January 13, 2014 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (January 13, 2014) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Tulsa Oilers forward Ben Gordon has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Player of the Week for the period ending January 12, 2014. It marks the second time this season that Gordon has earned the weekly honor (Nov. 25).
In recognition of his achievement, Gordon will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products, visit www.oakley.com.
Gordon helped his team to wins in three of their four games scoring four goals with four assists on the week. His big night came in Saturday's 7-2 triumph over the Brampton Beast where he netted a hat trick including the game winning goal. He started the week with a goal in the Oilers 3-0 win in Rapid City and then had two assist games in Friday's win over Brampton and Sunday's one-goal loss to Allen.
The International Falls, Minnesota native is fourth in the CHL in scoring this season with 49 points (21-28=49). He has been red hot in the past several weeks scoring 12 goals with 12 assists in 18 games since December 1.
Oakley CHL Player of the Week
Ben Gordon, Tulsa Oilers
Position: F
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 4
Goals: 4
Assists: 4
Points: 8
GWG: 1
Plus/Minus: +4
Oakley CHL Player of the Week (Previous Winners)
Week 1- Tristin Llewellyn, Rapid City Rush
Week 2- Alex Lavoie, Allen Americans
Week 3- Konrad Reeder, Rapid City Rush
Week 4- Adam Pleskach, Tulsa Oilers
Week 5- Michel Beausoleil, Tulsa Oilers
Week 6- Ben Gordon, Tulsa Oilers
Week 7- Jeff Lee, Quad City Mallards
Week 8- Garett Bembridge, Denver Cutthroats
Week 9- Dan Weiss, St. Charles Chill
Week 10- Dave Pszenyczny, Missouri Mavericks
Week 11- Matt Robinson, Wichita Thunder
Week 12- Scott Howes, Brampton Beast
Week 13- Ben Gordon, Tulsa Oilers
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