Stadnyk Named WHL Player of the Week
CALGARY, AB (League Release) – The Western Hockey League announced today that Everett Silvertips forward Carson Stadnyk is the Denny’s WHL Player of the Week for the week ending September 28, 2014. Stadnyk recorded three goals and four assists for seven points along with a +4 rating in two games over the weekend, leading the Silvertips to a pair of road victories over the Portland Winterhawks.
On Saturday, September 27th, Stadnyk scored two goals and added an assist while being named the game’s 1st Star in a 5-1 victory over the Winterhawks. On Sunday, September 28th, he notched a goal and three assists while earning 2nd Star honors in a 6-4 victory in Portland as the Silvertips improved to 3-0 to begin the 2014-15 WHL Regular Season.
Stadnyk, a 19-year-old from Saskatoon, SK, is in his third WHL season with the Silvertips. He currently leads the ‘Tips and sits tied for fourth in WHL scoring with seven points through three games. Everett’s eighth-round pick, 169th overall, in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft, Stadnyk has appeared in 147 career regular season contests, amassing 34 goals and 58 points. Stadnyk is eligible for the 2015 NHL Draft.
The WHL has also nominated Tristan Jarry of the Edmonton Oil Kings for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. A 19-year-old from Delta, B.C., Jarry posted a 2-0-0-0 record in two starts over the past week, allowing just two goals on 63 shots for a 1.00 goals against average and a .968 save percentage in that span.
Denny’s WHL Player of the Week
Sept. 19 – Sept. 21: Jay Merkley, Swift Current Broncos
Sept. 22 – Sept. 28: Carson Stadnyk, Everett Silvertips
The Silvertips are preparing for our long-awaited opening weekend at XFINITY Arena. The ‘Tips host the defending regular season champion Kelowna Rockets Friday night at 7:35 pm as we look to “Fill the House” for Housing Hope. Visit EverettSilvertips.com/FillTheHouse to find out how you can help raise money for an important local cause. Everett is right back on home ice Saturday night at 7:00 pm for another matchup with the Winterhawks.
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