Summaries by Joshua Boyd
Forwards
Zachary Rich, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes
Rich (’05/Omaha, Neb.) was one of the most regular threats for the Jr. Hurricanes throughout November, putting up three goals and six assists for nine points. That follows a trend for his time with Carolina, as he’s been a regular threat for three seasons. He currently has 25 points in 21 games this year, and 76 points in 97 games for his Jr. Canes career.
Curren Stukey, Hampton Roads Whalers
Stukey (’06/Golden, Colo.) has helped the Whalers remain undefeated in regulation through 11 games, going 9-0-1-1 during that time and elevating themselves to second in the Elite overall. During the month of November’s four Whalers games, he put up four goals and added one assist for five points, including the shorthanded GWG for one of his two goals against Carolina on Nov. 10.
Braylen Cox, Potomac Patriots
Cox (’05/Nashville, Tenn.) was back up to his old tricks in November, sending the puck home seven times for a 7-1-8 line during the month’s eight Patriots games. His 27 points this season have eclipsed the 26 points from his first two USPHL seasons combined.
Honorable Mention: Blake Marvici, Hampton Roads Whalers
Defensemen
Cole Girgis, Hampton Roads Whalers
Girgis (‘07/Woodridge, Ill.) is in his first year with the Whalers, and has recently been reunited with brother Trace, recently acquired after playing earlier with the WBS Knights. Cole registered a goal and two assists during the Whalers’ 3-1-0-0 month of November to help them push into second place overall.
Andrew Pi, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes
Pi (‘07/Ottawa, Ont.) helped his teammates in so many ways, not only sending out four assists during the month, but also playing strong defense that led to giving up just four goals against in their last four games of the month. They went 5-2-0-0 overall for the month of November, and Pi improved to 11 points in 23 games on the season.
Goaltender
Anthony Trantas, Carolina Jr. Hurricanes
The Jr. Canes’ hometown talent Trantas (‘05/Morrisville, N.C.) was in top form throughout November, going 3-1-0-0, with 97 saves on 103 shots for a .942 save percentage. He also made 27 saves in a big win against the division-leading Hampton Roads Whalers on Nov. 9. He has a 7-3-1-0 record for the season, and is 21-5-1-0 for his career.
Goaltender Honorable Mention: Janic Kennedy, Hampton Roads Whalers
Selection Process: The division’s coaches are presented with a ballot form with statistical leaders (ranked by points per game average for skaters and save percentage for goaltenders) and vote on that form. The league takes the results of that vote and presents the finalists to the coaches, who are able to vote on further changes if desired.
