Player Of The Week!

8-9-2009 Player of the week: Kristian Huselius (R)
NHL has awarded Kristian Huselius (R) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points in 2 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Sweden, Kristian Huselius was originally drafted to the NHL by the Florida Panthers in the 2nd round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 554 NHL games during his career, notching 162 goals and adding 218 assists along with 188 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 2 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 2+2=4 with 0 PIM.

15-9-2009 Player of the week: Erik Cole (L)
NHL has awarded Erik Cole (L) of Buffalo Sabres as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 2 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Erik Cole was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 3rd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 499 NHL games during his career, notching 161 goals and adding 191 assists along with 440 penalty minutes. The 30 year old left wing has played 4 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 4+2=6 with 0 PIM.

22-9-2009 Player of the week: Martin Erat (L)
NHL has awarded Martin Erat (L) of Edmonton Oilers as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Czech, Martin Erat was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 7th round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 492 NHL games during his career, notching 105 goals and adding 194 assists along with 266 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing has played 6 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 3+5=8 with 2 PIM.

6-10-2009 Player of the week: Rene Bourque (L)
NHL has awarded Rene Bourque (L) of Calgary Flames as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points in 1 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Rene Bourque, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 266 NHL games during his career, notching 61 goals and adding 81 assists along with 175 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing has played 1 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 2+2=4 with 0 PIM.

13-10-2009 Player of the week: Patrik Elias (C)
NHL has awarded Patrik Elias (C) of Tampa Bay Lightning as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 1 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Czech, Patrik Elias was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 2nd round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 832 NHL games during his career, notching 302 goals and adding 410 assists along with 389 penalty minutes. The 33 year old center has played 4 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, totalling 4+1=5 with 2 PIM.

20-10-2009 Player of the week: Vincent Lecavalier (C)
NHL has awarded Vincent Lecavalier (C) of Colorado Avalanche as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Vincent Lecavalier was originally drafted to the NHL by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1st round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 800 NHL games during his career, notching 309 goals and adding 378 assists along with 517 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 8 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 4+7=11 with 0 PIM.

1-11-2009 Player of the month: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)
NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Month He registered 8 goals and 11 assists for 19 points in 10 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 562 NHL games during his career, notching 306 goals and adding 267 assists along with 366 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has played 10 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 8+11=19 with 0 PIM.


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1-11-2009 Rookie of the month: Victor Hedman (D)
NHL has awarded Victor Hedman (D) of Dallas Stars as Rookie Of The Month He registered 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 12 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Sweden, Victor Hedman was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 12 NHL games during his career, notching 2 goals and adding 4 assists along with 6 penalty minutes. The 18 year old defenseman has played 12 games with the Dallas Stars this season, totalling 2+4=6 with 6 PIM.




27-10-2009 Player of the week: Shane Doan (L)
NHL has awarded Shane Doan (L) of Minnesota Wild as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week.

A native of Canada, Shane Doan was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 975 NHL games during his career, notching 260 goals and adding 368 assists along with 967 penalty minutes. The 33 year old left wing has played 11 games with the Minnesota Wild this season, totalling 10+8=18 with 14 PIM.

3-11-2009 Player of the week: Alexander Ovechkin (R)
NHL has awarded Alexander Ovechkin (R) of Colorado Avalanche as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 1 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Alexander Ovechkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 341 NHL games during his career, notching 213 goals and adding 204 assists along with 164 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has played 14 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 11+7=18 with 2 PIM.

10-11-2009 Player of the week: Alexander Radulov (R)
NHL has awarded Alexander Radulov (R) of Edmonton Oilers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Alexander Radulov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 242 NHL games during his career, notching 71 goals and adding 80 assists along with 102 penalty minutes. The 23 year old right wing has played 18 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 7+5=12 with 2 PIM.

17-11-2009 Player of the week: Manny Legace (G)
NHL has awarded Manny Legace (G) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Week He registered 3 wins and allowed 2 goals in 4 games last week. He also had 2 shutouts.

A native of Canada, Manny Legace was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 8th round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 411 NHL games during his career, booking 31 career shutouts and allowing 896 goals. The 36 year old goaltender has played 20 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, allowing 45 goals on 397 while booking 2 shutouts.

24-11-2009 Player of the week: Scott Hartnell (R)
NHL has awarded Scott Hartnell (R) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Scott Hartnell was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 619 NHL games during his career, notching 139 goals and adding 170 assists along with 817 penalty minutes. The 27 year old right wing has played 21 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 8+5=13 with 24 PIM.

1-12-2009 Player of the month: Marian Hossa (R)
NHL has awarded Marian Hossa (R) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Month He registered 11 goals and 4 assists for 15 points in 13 games last month. He also had 5 game winning goals.

A native of Slovakia, Marian Hossa was originally drafted to the NHL by the Ottawa Senators in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 806 NHL games during his career, notching 347 goals and adding 399 assists along with 435 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 23 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 15+13=28 with 12 PIM.


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1-12-2009 Rookie of the month: Rami Lydman (L)
NHL has awarded Rami Lydman (L) of Montreal Canadiens as Rookie Of The Month He registered 6 goals and 5 assists for 11 points in 15 games last month.

A native of Finland, Rami Lydman was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 23 NHL games during his career, notching 6 goals and adding 7 assists along with 16 penalty minutes. The 18 year old left wing has played 23 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 6+7=13 with 16 PIM.

1-12-2009 Player of the week: Scott Gomez (C)
NHL has awarded Scott Gomez (C) of New York Rangers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of USA, Scott Gomez was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 1st round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 743 NHL games during his career, notching 171 goals and adding 442 assists along with 438 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 25 games with the New York Rangers this season, totalling 9+13=22 with 8 PIM.

8-12-2009 Player of the week: Rene Bourque (L)
NHL has awarded Rene Bourque (L) of Calgary Flames as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Rene Bourque, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 295 NHL games during his career, notching 73 goals and adding 99 assists along with 179 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing has played 30 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 14+20=34 with 4 PIM.

15-12-2009 Player of the week: Ryan Getzlaf (R)
NHL has awarded Ryan Getzlaf (R) of Los Angeles Kings as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Ryan Getzlaf was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 329 NHL games during his career, notching 116 goals and adding 184 assists along with 244 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has played 31 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 12+21=33 with 44 PIM.

22-12-2009 Player of the week: Martin St. Louis (R)
NHL has awarded Martin St. Louis (R) of Tampa Bay Lightning as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 1 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Martin St. Louis, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 725 NHL games during his career, notching 259 goals and adding 353 assists along with 249 penalty minutes. The 34 year old right wing has played 34 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, totalling 21+15=36 with 17 PIM.

29-12-2009 Player of the week: Pavel Datsyuk (C)
NHL has awarded Pavel Datsyuk (C) of Florida Panthers as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week.

A native of Russia, Pavel Datsyuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 6th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 567 NHL games during his career, notching 185 goals and adding 356 assists along with 137 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 37 games with the Florida Panthers this season, totalling 21+26=47 with 8 PIM.

Player of the week: Brad Richards (L)
NHL has awarded Brad Richards (L) of Chicago Blackhawks as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Brad Richards was originally drafted to the NHL by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 683 NHL games during his career, notching 194 goals and adding 416 assists along with 179 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has played 40 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 16+26=42 with 26 PIM.

12-1-2010 Player of the week: Dany Heatley (L)
NHL has awarded Dany Heatley (L) of Florida Panthers as Player Of The Week He registered 6 goals and 1 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Dany Heatley was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 552 NHL games during his career, notching 276 goals and adding 322 assists along with 418 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing has played 43 games with the Florida Panthers this season, totalling 23+30=53 with 16 PIM.

19-1-2010 Player of the week: Marek Svatos (R)
NHL has awarded Marek Svatos (R) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Slovakia, Marek Svatos was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 7th round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 318 NHL games during his career, notching 112 goals and adding 91 assists along with 222 penalty minutes. The 27 year old right wing has played 47 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 18+20=38 with 28 PIM.

26-1-2010 Player of the week: Milan Hejduk (R)
NHL has awarded Milan Hejduk (R) of Buffalo Sabres as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Czech, Milan Hejduk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 4th round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 833 NHL games during his career, notching 330 goals and adding 369 assists along with 302 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 49 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 22+25=47 with 24 PIM.

1-2-2010 Player of the month: Milan Hejduk (R)
NHL has awarded Milan Hejduk (R) of Buffalo Sabres as Player Of The Month He registered 9 goals and 12 assists for 21 points in 14 games last month. He also had 4 game winning goals.

A native of Czech, Milan Hejduk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 4th round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 835 NHL games during his career, notching 331 goals and adding 372 assists along with 302 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 51 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 23+28=51 with 24 PIM.


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1-2-2010 Rookie of the month: Jonathan Tavares (C)
NHL has awarded Jonathan Tavares (C) of Phoenix Coyotes as Rookie Of The Month He registered 4 goals and 10 assists for 14 points in 15 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Jonathan Tavares was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 29 NHL games during his career, notching 6 goals and adding 12 assists along with 18 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 29 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 6+12=18 with 18 PIM.

2-2-2010 Player of the week: Pavel Datsyuk (C)
NHL has awarded Pavel Datsyuk (C) of Florida Panthers as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 5 assists for 10 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Pavel Datsyuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 6th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 584 NHL games during his career, notching 191 goals and adding 367 assists along with 143 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 54 games with the Florida Panthers this season, totalling 27+37=64 with 14 PIM.

9-2-2010 Player of the week: Brian Rolston (C)
NHL has awarded Brian Rolston (C) of Philadelphia Flyers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 2 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Brian Rolston was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 1112 NHL games during his career, notching 331 goals and adding 405 assists along with 427 penalty minutes. The 36 year old center has played 53 games with the Philadelphia Flyers this season, totalling 20+29=49 with 16 PIM.

16-2-2010 Player of the week: Milan Lucic (L)
NHL has awarded Milan Lucic (L) of Dallas Stars as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Milan Lucic was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 2nd round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 219 NHL games during his career, notching 40 goals and adding 65 assists along with 200 penalty minutes. The 21 year old left wing has played 61 games with the Dallas Stars this season, totalling 15+28=43 with 41 PIM.