Wichita's Jon Booras Named Oakley CHL Player of the Week
January 20, 2014 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (January 20, 2014) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Wichita Thunder forward Jon Booras has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Player of the Week for the period ending January 19, 2014.
In recognition of his achievement, Booras will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products, visit www.oakley.com.
Booras was the main contributor in his team's undefeated week scoring three goals and adding two helpers in the Thunder's three games. In Friday's 7-1 win and Sunday's 2-1 win, the Billings, Montana native was named the game's first star. In Friday's win, Booras scored a pair of second period goals and assisted on a first period goal helping Wichita build an insurmountable lead over the Flock. In Sunday's win over Missouri, Booras broke a one-all tie with a second period goal that was the game winner.
The veteran forward leads the Thunder in scoring with 15 goals and 27 assists (42 points). Since the first of December, Booras has scored 10 goals with 13 assists in 17 games and in December, the forward was named the Easton Player of the Month.
Oakley CHL Player of the Week
Jon Booras, Wichita Thunder
Position: F
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 3
Goals: 3
Assists: 2
Points: 5
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
Week 14- Jon Booras, Wichita Thunder
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