Buffalo's Montour named Player of the Week
Buffalo's Ken Montour was named both the Overall Player and Defensive Player of the Week after recording 49 saves in the Bandits' 11-7 victory over the Minnesota Swarm on Saturday at HSBC Arena. Since getting his first start in place of starter Mike Thompson, the 28-year-old goaltender has gone 3-1. Montour and the Bandits defense held the Swarm, a team averaging 14 goals-per-game, to only seven goals on Saturday. He leads the league in both goals against average (9.63) and save percentage (81.9%).
Teammate Mark Steenhuis was named Transition Player of the Week for the second-consecutive week. The 27-year-old right-hander scored two goals, including the game-winner, and three assists on Saturday. Steenhuis also scooped nine loose balls for the Bandits.
San Jose's Luke Wiles was named Offensive Player of the Week. The 25-year-old right-hander scored three goals and four assists in the Stealth's 12-8 road-win over the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday at Pepsi Center. Wiles also scooped seven loose balls for San Jose.
Teammate Frank Resetarits was named Rookie of the Week. The 22-year-old right-hander, who was selected fifth-overall out of UAlbany by the Stealth, scored three goals. Resetarits has scored eight goals and three assists in his last three games.
Week 11 Results
Saturday, March 8
Minnesota 7 at Buffalo 11
San Jose 12 at Colorado 8
Portland 12 at Calgary 15
Toronto at Philadelphia - ppd/weather (rescheduled for 4/6)
The Weekly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the General Managers and Head Coaches of the league's 12 teams.
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