Rockets’ Jamie Benn Named BOSTON PIZZA WHL Player of the Week
CALGARY, AB. – The BOSTON PIZZA WHL Player of the Week is first year forward Jamie Benn of the Kelowna Rockets.
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rBenn scored three goals and added six assists to go with a +5 rating in three games over the last week, helping the Rockets post a 2-1 record in that span.
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rOn Tuesday, January 15th, Benn notched a power play goal and an assist as the Rockets fell 5-3 to the Kamloops Blazers in Kamloops, B.C.
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rOn Friday, January 18th, Benn notched an assist as the Rockets pulled off a 3-2 victory over the visiting Chilliwack Bruins in Kelowna, B.C. Benn was named the game’s 1st star for his efforts.
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rOn Saturday, January 19th, Benn scored two goals and added four assists for a career high six points, and posted a +4 rating to lead the Rockets to a 6-3 victory over the visiting Prince George Cougars. Benn was also named the game’s 2nd star for his performance.
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rBenn, an 18 year old from Victoria, BC, joined the Rockets from the Victoria Grizzlies back on October 1st, 2007. He was named the BCHL Rookie of the Year in 2006-07 after scoring 42 goals and 65 points in 53 games played. He was selected in the 5th round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars.
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rThe WHL has also nominated Joey Perricone of the Moose Jaw Warriors for the ADT CHL Goaltender of the Week Award.
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rBoston Pizza WHL Player of the Week
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rSept. 24 – Sept. 30: Mitch Fadden, Lethbridge Hurricanes
rOct.1 – Oct. 7: Tyler Dittmer, Brandon Wheat Kings
rOct. 8 – Oct. 14: Tyler Ennis, Medicine Hat Tigers
rOct. 15 – Oct. 21: Oscar Moller, Chilliwack Bruins
rOct. 22 – 28: Jason Reese, Tri City Americans
rOct. 29 – Nov. 4: Dana Tyrell, Prince George Cougars
rNov. 5 – Nov.11: Spencer Machacek, Vancouver Giants
rNov. 12 – Nov.18: Drayson Bowman, Spokane Chiefs
rNov. 19 – Nov.25: Drayson Bowman, Spokane Chiefs
rNov. 26 – Dec.2: Mark Santorelli, Chilliwack Bruins
rDec. 3 – Dec.9: Jason Bast, Moose Jaw Warriors
rDec. 10 – Dec.16: Jamie Benn, Kelowna Rockets
rDec. 24 – Dec.30: Tyler Ennis, Medicine Hat Tigers
rDec. 31 – Jan.6: Kyle Bortis, Calgary Hitmen
rJan. 7 – Jan.13: James Reimer, Red Deer Rebels
rJan. 14 – Jan. 20: Jamie Benn, Kelowna Rockets
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