USHL Names Players of the Week
Published on January 19, 2009 under United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release
RBK USHL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mike Cichy - Indiana Ice
New Hartford, Connecticut
College - North Dakota NHL - Undrafted
The leading scorer of the Tri-City Storm was traded to Indiana last week and made an immediate impression. In his first game with the Ice, Cichy scored the game-winning goal and had three assists in a 6-2 win over Chicago on Friday. On Saturday, he did it again, scoring a goal and adding three assists in an 8-4 loss to Green Bay. In addition to the eight points, Cichy was +1 and had seven shots on goal.
Honorable Mention - Stephane Da Costa (SC), Terry Broadhurst (SF), Mike Merrifield (GB)
CCM USHL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Alex Stuart - Sioux City Musketeers
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
College - Uncommitted NHL - Undrafted
Stuart had a good week on the blue line and helped the Musketeers win three games, extending their winning streak to four games. On Wednesday, Stuart had an assist in a 2-1 win over Lincoln. Friday, he had a goal and an assist in a 12-4 win over Tri-City. He added another assist in a 4-3 shootout win over Cedar Rapids on Saturday. Stuart was also +3 for the week.
Honorable Mention - Jake Newton (LIN), Chris Saracino (GB)
STAUBER'S GOALCREASE USHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK
Eric Hartzell - Sioux Falls Stampede
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
College - Uncommitted NHL - Undrafted
Hartzell takes home the honor for the second straight week, helping the Stampede win two games and extending their winning streak to four games. On Friday, Hartzell made 31 saves as the Stampede won 5-1 at Lincoln. Saturday night he made 30 saves as Sioux Falls beat Tri-City 6-1 at home. Hartzell was 2-0-0 for the week, with a 1.00 goals against average and a .968 save percentage.
Honorable Mention - Steve Thompson (SC), Parker Milner (WAT)
United States Hockey League Stories from January 19, 2009
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- This Week in the USHL - USHL
- Coaches Named for USHL Prospects & All-Star Game - USHL
- Ice And Musketeers In Friday Night Home Tilt - Indiana Ice
- Stampede Look to Continue Four-Game Winning Streak at Home this Weekend - Sioux Falls Stampede
- Hartzell named USHL Goaltender of the Week - Sioux Falls Stampede
- USHL Names Players of the Week - USHL
- Storm Add Another Player to Roster - Tri-City Storm
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