Setoguchi and Tyrell Honoured
CALGARY, AB- The Western Hockey League today announced that Devin Setoguchi of the Prince George Cougars has been named the HUSKY WHL Player of the Month for February.
Setoguchi, a product of Taber, AB, scored 11 goals and added 11 assists for 22 points in 14 games during the month of February, helping the Cougars to an 8-4-1-1 record in that span.
The 6’ 0″, 195-pound right wing, in his fourth WHL campaign, recorded points in nine of 14 games he played, and recorded goals in eight of those games. He also recorded five multiple-point games, including three games with four or more points, and notched two game-winners.
Setoguchi’s efforts earned him a Three Stars selection in five games during the month of February.
Setoguchi, who was the San Jose Sharks’ first-round pick (8th overall) at the 2005 NHL draft, currently leads the Cougars in scoring with 55 points, and has topped the 30-goal mark for the third consecutive season.
In other news, Dana Tyrell has been named the CHL/NAPA Draft Prospect of the Month. Tyrell, in his 2nd season with the Cougars, has recorded 52 points (27G, 25A) and currently ranks 2nd in team scoring this season.
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