Zellers, Lessard, Urban Named Players of the Week
Published on January 20, 2025 under United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release
Forward of the Week
Will Zellers, Green Bay Gamblers
Player Profile
The Colorado Avalanche prospect led USHL skaters with eight points and a +6 rating in Green Bay's wins at Cedar Rapids and Chicago.
Registered two goals and two assists in the Gamblers' 6-3 win against the RoughRiders.
Recorded a hat trick and one assist in Green Bay's 7-4 victory in Chicago- his second hat trick in the last three games, third consecutive multi-goal game and 12th in 26 games this season.
Defenseman of the Week
Etienne Lessard, Lincoln Stars
Player Profile
Notched a primary and secondary assist in Lincoln's 6-2 home win against Muskegon on Friday.
Scored a goal and picked up a primary assist on the game's first goal in the Stars' 7-3 win against Muskegon.
Led USHL defensemen over the weekend with four points and a +4 rating.
Goalie of the Week
Samuel Urban, Sioux City Musketeers
Player Profile
Posted a 30-save shutout in a 3-0 win on Friday at Fargo.
Made 29 saves on 31 shots in the Musketeers' 6-2 win against the Force to complete the sweep.
Led USHL goalies with a 1.00 goals-against average, a .966 save percentage, one shutout, and a 2-0-0-0 record.
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