Players Of The Week And The Month!

18-9-2006 Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)
NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Atlanta Thrashers 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 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 310 NHL games during his career, notching 164 goals and adding 148 assists along with 220 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 5 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 4+5=9 with 4 PIM.

11-9-2006 Player of the week: Brian Gionta (R)
NHL has awarded Brian Gionta (R) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Brian Gionta was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 3rd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 251 NHL games during his career, notching 88 goals and adding 74 assists along with 115 penalty minutes. The 27 year old right wing has played 3 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 3+5=8 with 2 PIM.

25-9-2006 Player of the week: Alex Kovalev (R)
NHL has awarded Alex Kovalev (R) of Boston Bruins 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 Russia, Alex Kovalev was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Rangers in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 925 NHL games during his career, notching 320 goals and adding 437 assists along with 990 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 7 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 5+7=12 with 12 PIM.

2-10-2006 Player of the week: Andrei Markov (D)
NHL has awarded Andrei Markov (D) of Montreal Canadiens as Player Of The Week He registered 0 goals and 6 assists for 6 points in 2 games last week.

A native of Russia, Andrei Markov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 6th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 336 NHL games during his career, notching 40 goals and adding 124 assists along with 174 penalty minutes. The 27 year old defenseman has played 2 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 0+6=6 with 4 PIM.

9-10-2006 Player of the week: Jaromir Jagr (R)
NHL has awarded Jaromir Jagr (R) of New York Rangers as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Czech, Jaromir Jagr was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 1990 entry draft. He has appeared in 1113 NHL games during his career, notching 593 goals and adding 845 assists along with 773 penalty minutes. The 34 year old right wing has played 4 games with the New York Rangers this season, totalling 2+4=6 with 2 PIM.

16-10-2006 Player of the week: Teemu Selänne (R)
NHL has awarded Teemu Selänne (R) of Detroit Red Wings as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Finland, Teemu Selänne was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1988 entry draft. He has appeared in 966 NHL games during his career, notching 498 goals and adding 553 assists along with 397 penalty minutes. The 36 year old right wing has played 7 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 6+4=10 with 18 PIM.

23-10-2006 Player of the week: Milan Michalek (R)
NHL has awarded Milan Michalek (R) of Colorado Avalanche as Player Of The Week He registered 7 goals and 3 assists for 10 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Czech, Milan Michalek was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 93 NHL games during his career, notching 26 goals and adding 24 assists along with 59 penalty minutes. The 22 year old right wing has played 10 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 8+6=14 with 10 PIM.

30-10-2006 Player of the week: Kenny Jönsson (D)
NHL has awarded Kenny Jönsson (D) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 1 goals and 9 assists for 10 points in 5 games last week.

A native of Sweden, Kenny Jönsson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 700 NHL games during his career, notching 65 goals and adding 216 assists along with 306 penalty minutes. The 32 year old defenseman has played 14 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 2+12=14 with 8 PIM.

1-11-2006 Player of the month: Martin Erat (L)
NHL has awarded Martin Erat (L) of Calgary Flames as Player Of The Month He registered 8 goals and 14 assists for 22 points in 14 games last month. 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 277 NHL games during his career, notching 54 goals and adding 107 assists along with 168 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 14 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 8+14=22 with 8 PIM.


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1-11-2006 Rookie of the month: Anze Kopitar (C)
NHL has awarded Anze Kopitar (C) of Buffalo Sabres as Rookie Of The Month He registered 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points in 10 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Slovenia, Anze Kopitar was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 10 NHL games during his career, notching 5 goals and adding 7 assists along with 12 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 10 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 5+7=12 with 12 PIM.

6-11-2006 Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)
NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. 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 319 NHL games during his career, notching 169 goals and adding 156 assists along with 222 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 14 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 9+13=22 with 6 PIM.

6-11-2006 Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)
NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. 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 319 NHL games during his career, notching 169 goals and adding 156 assists along with 222 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 14 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 9+13=22 with 6 PIM.

13-11-2006 Player of the week: Matthew Lombardi (C)
NHL has awarded Matthew Lombardi (C) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Matthew Lombardi was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 7th round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 156 NHL games during his career, notching 30 goals and adding 45 assists along with 96 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 22 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 8+12=20 with 16 PIM.

20-11-2006 Player of the week: Marco Sturm (R)
NHL has awarded Marco Sturm (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 2 game winning goals.

A native of Germany, Marco Sturm was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 1st round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 626 NHL games during his career, notching 161 goals and adding 180 assists along with 288 penalty minutes. The 28 year old right wing has played 22 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 10+15=25 with 14 PIM

27-11-2006 Player of the week: Eric Staal (C)
NHL has awarded Eric Staal (C) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Eric Staal was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 190 NHL games during his career, notching 73 goals and adding 95 assists along with 131 penalty minutes. The 22 year old center has played 27 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 17+20=37 with 10 PIM.

1-12-2006 Player of the month: Mark Parrish (R)
NHL has awarded Mark Parrish (R) of Minnesota Wild as Player Of The Month He registered 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points in 14 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of USA, Mark Parrish was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 3rd round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 541 NHL games during his career, notching 188 goals and adding 146 assists along with 200 penalty minutes. The 29 year old right wing has played 23 games with the Minnesota Wild this season, totalling 15+16=31 with 10 PIM.


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1-12-2006 Rookie of the month: Gilbert Brulé (C)
NHL has awarded Gilbert Brulé (C) of Carolina Hurricanes as Rookie Of The Month He registered 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points in 16 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Gilbert Brulé was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 32 NHL games during his career, notching 11 goals and adding 16 assists along with 12 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 25 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, totalling 9+14=23 with 12 PIM.

4-12-2006 Player of the week: Nikolai Zherdev (R)
NHL has awarded Nikolai Zherdev (R) of Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Russia, Nikolai Zherdev was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 157 NHL games during his career, notching 52 goals and adding 64 assists along with 120 penalty minutes. The 22 year old right wing has played 27 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 12+16=28 with 16 PIM.

11-12-2006 Player of the week: Keith Tkachuk (L)
NHL has awarded Keith Tkachuk (L) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Keith Tkachuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1990 entry draft. He has appeared in 932 NHL games during his career, notching 466 goals and adding 437 assists along with 1935 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 35 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 20+15=35 with 28 PIM

18-12-2006 Player of the week: Martin Havlat (L)
NHL has awarded Martin Havlat (L) of Chicago Blackhawks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Czech, Martin Havlat was originally drafted to the NHL by the Ottawa Senators in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 332 NHL games during his career, notching 122 goals and adding 147 assists along with 194 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 34 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 17+17=34 with 28 PIM.

25-12-2006 Player of the week: Brad Boyes (C)
NHL has awarded Brad Boyes (C) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Brad Boyes was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 124 NHL games during his career, notching 45 goals and adding 68 assists along with 48 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 41 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 19+25=44 with 16 PIM.

1-1-2007 Player of the month: Brad Boyes (C)
NHL has awarded Brad Boyes (C) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Month He registered 10 goals and 14 assists for 24 points in 16 games last month. He also had 4 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Brad Boyes was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 128 NHL games during his career, notching 45 goals and adding 71 assists along with 48 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 45 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 19+28=47 with 16 PIM.


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1-1-2007 Rookie of the month: Gilbert Brulé (C)
NHL has awarded Gilbert Brulé (C) of Carolina Hurricanes as Rookie Of The Month He registered 3 goals and 11 assists for 14 points in 15 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Gilbert Brulé was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 47 NHL games during his career, notching 14 goals and adding 27 assists along with 20 penalty minutes. The 20 year old center has played 40 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, totalling 12+25=37 with 20 PIM.


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1-1-2007 Player of the week: Saku Koivu (C)
NHL has awarded Saku Koivu (C) of Montreal Canadiens as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 5 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Finland, Saku Koivu was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 614 NHL games during his career, notching 154 goals and adding 358 assists along with 452 penalty minutes. The 32 year old center has played 45 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 17+35=52 with 40 PIM.

8-1-2007 Player of the week: Marian Hossa (R)
NHL has awarded Marian Hossa (R) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 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 591 NHL games during his career, notching 253 goals and adding 275 assists along with 332 penalty minutes. The 27 year old right wing has played 44 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 26+20=46 with 22 PIM.

15-1-2007 Player of the week: Ryan Getzlaf (C)
NHL has awarded Ryan Getzlaf (C) of Anaheim Mighty Ducks as Player Of The Week He registered 6 goals and 3 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

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 106 NHL games during his career, notching 40 goals and adding 54 assists along with 37 penalty minutes. The 21 year old center has played 49 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 26+29=55 with 15 PIM.

22-1-2007 Player of the week: Milan Hejduk (R)
NHL has awarded Milan Hejduk (R) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 5 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 593 NHL games during his career, notching 244 goals and adding 275 assists along with 214 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 49 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 23+22=45 with 36 PIM.

1-2-2007 Player of the month: Ryan Getzlaf (C)
NHL has awarded Ryan Getzlaf (C) of Anaheim Mighty Ducks as Player Of The Month He registered 15 goals and 9 assists for 24 points in 16 games last month. He also had 4 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 114 NHL games during his career, notching 45 goals and adding 57 assists along with 37 penalty minutes. The 21 year old center has played 57 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 31+32=63 with 15 PIM.


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1-2-2007 Rookie of the month: Dustin Penner (R)
NHL has awarded Dustin Penner (R) of Carolina Hurricanes as Rookie Of The Month He registered 8 goals and 13 assists for 21 points in 15 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Dustin Penner, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 70 NHL games during his career, notching 26 goals and adding 26 assists along with 38 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has played 51 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, totalling 22+23=45 with 24 PIM.