Player Of the Week/Month

Player of the week: Michael Ryder (R)
NHL has awarded Michael Ryder (R) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Michael Ryder was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 8th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 391 NHL games during his career, notching 128 goals and adding 137 assists along with 182 penalty minutes. The 29 year old right wing has played 3 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 2+3=5 with 0 PIM.

16-10-2009 Player of the week: Niklas Hagman (L)

NHL has awarded Niklas Hagman (L) of Calgary Flames 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 Finland, Niklas Hagman was originally drafted to the NHL by the Florida Panthers in the 3rd round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 551 NHL games during his career, notching 105 goals and adding 109 assists along with 157 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has played 5 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 3+4=7 with 0 PIM.

23-10-2009 Player of the week: Dustin Byfuglien (R)

NHL has awarded Dustin Byfuglien (R) of Chicago Blackhawks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Dustin Byfuglien was originally drafted to the NHL by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 8th round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 186 NHL games during his career, notching 42 goals and adding 42 assists along with 185 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has played 8 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 4+5=9 with 11 PIM.

30-10-2009 Player of the week: Henrik Sedin (C)

NHL has awarded Henrik Sedin (C) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Sweden, Henrik Sedin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 657 NHL games during his career, notching 113 goals and adding 357 assists along with 370 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 11 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 4+6=10 with 0 PIM.
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1-11-2009 Player of the month: Vincent Lecavalier (C)

NHL has awarded Vincent Lecavalier (C) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Month He registered 6 goals and 10 assists for 16 points in 12 games last month. 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 799 NHL games during his career, notching 308 goals and adding 377 assists along with 563 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 12 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 6+10=16 with 2 PIM.
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1-11-2009 Rookie of the month: Jonathan Tavares (C)

NHL has awarded Jonathan Tavares (C) of Boston Bruins as Rookie Of The Month He registered 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points in 12 games last month.

A native of Canada, Jonathan Tavares was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 12 NHL games during his career, notching 5 goals and adding 7 assists along with 4 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 12 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 5+7=12 with 4 PIM.

Player of the week: Miikka Kiprusoff (G)
NHL has awarded Miikka Kiprusoff (G) of Calgary Flames as Player Of The Week He registered 2 wins and allowed 2 goals in 3 games last week. He also had 2 shutouts.

A native of Finland, Miikka Kiprusoff was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 5th round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 400 NHL games during his career, booking 32 career shutouts and allowing 949 goals. The 33 year old goaltender has played 15 games with the Calgary Flames this season, allowing 33 goals on 317 while booking 2 shutouts.

13-11-2009 Player of the week: Mikko Koivu (C)
NHL has awarded Mikko Koivu (C) of Minnesota Wild as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Finland, Mikko Koivu was originally drafted to the NHL by the Minnesota Wild in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 300 NHL games during his career, notching 63 goals and adding 138 assists along with 208 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center has played 18 games with the Minnesota Wild this season, totalling 6+11=17 with 2 PIM.

20-11-2009 Player of the week: Michal Handzus (C)
NHL has awarded Michal Handzus (C) of Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Slovakia, Michal Handzus was originally drafted to the NHL by the St. Louis Blues in the 4th round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 699 NHL games during his career, notching 145 goals and adding 232 assists along with 392 penalty minutes. The 32 year old center has played 18 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 6+9=15 with 2 PIM.

27-11-2009 Player of the week: Patrik Elias (L)
NHL has awarded Patrik Elias (L) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

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 845 NHL games during his career, notching 303 goals and adding 426 assists along with 405 penalty minutes. The 33 year old left wing has played 23 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 8+15=23 with 2 PIM.

4-12-2009 Player of the week: Patrik Elias (L)
NHL has awarded Patrik Elias (L) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

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1-12-2009 Player of the month: Dustin Brown (R)
NHL has awarded Dustin Brown (R) of Phoenix Coyotes as Player Of The Month He registered 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points in 11 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

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1-12-2009 Rookie of the month: Al Montoya (G)
NHL has awarded Al Montoya (G) of Nashville Predators as Rookie Of The Month He registered 4 wins and allowed 9 goals in 6 games last month.

11-12-2009 Player of the week: Jamie Langenbrunner (R)
NHL has awarded Jamie Langenbrunner (R) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Jamie Langenbrunner was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 914 NHL games during his career, notching 225 goals and adding 348 assists along with 718 penalty minutes. The 34 year old right wing has played 30 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 16+12=28 with 2 PIM.


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18-12-2009 Player of the week: Henrik Lundqvist (G)
NHL has awarded Henrik Lundqvist (G) of Montreal Canadiens as Player Of The Week He registered 4 wins and allowed 3 goals in 4 games last week. He also had 2 shutouts.

A native of Sweden, Henrik Lundqvist was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Rangers in the 7th round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 291 NHL games during his career, booking 22 career shutouts and allowing 663 goals. The 27 year old goaltender has played 26 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, allowing 59 goals on 529 while booking 2 shutouts.

25-12-2009 Player of the week: Evgeni Malkin (C)
NHL has awarded Evgeni Malkin (C) of Los Angeles Kings as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 1 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Evgeni Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 277 NHL games during his career, notching 131 goals and adding 202 assists along with 238 penalty minutes. The 23 year old center has played 35 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 16+13=29 with 0 PIM.

1-1-2010 Player of the month: Evgeni Malkin (C)
NHL has awarded Evgeni Malkin (C) of Los Angeles Kings as Player Of The Month He registered 12 goals and 4 assists for 16 points in 14 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Evgeni Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 281 NHL games during his career, notching 133 goals and adding 203 assists along with 238 penalty minutes. The 23 year old center has played 39 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 18+14=32 with 0 PIM.

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1-1-2010 Rookie of the month: Simeon Varlamov (G)
NHL has awarded Simeon Varlamov (G) of Washington Capitals as Rookie Of The Month He registered 8 wins and allowed 18 goals in 14 games last month.

A native of Russia, Simeon Varlamov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 44 NHL games during his career, booking 2 career shutouts and allowing 93 goals. The 21 year old goaltender has played 38 games with the Washington Capitals this season, allowing 80 goals on 725 while booking 2 shutouts.

1-1-2010 Player of the week: Ondrej Pavelec (G)
NHL has awarded Ondrej Pavelec (G) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 wins and allowed 3 goals in 4 games last week. He also had 1 shutout.

A native of Czech, Ondrej Pavelec was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2nd round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 56 NHL games during his career, booking 2 career shutouts and allowing 135 goals. The 22 year old goaltender has played 37 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, allowing 81 goals on 772 while booking 2 shutouts.

8-1-2010 Player of the week: Patrik Elias (L)
NHL has awarded Patrik Elias (L) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 2 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

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 864 NHL games during his career, notching 318 goals and adding 432 assists along with 407 penalty minutes. The 33 year old left wing has played 42 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 23+21=44 with 4 PIM.

15-1-2010 Player of the week: Joe Thornton (C)
NHL has awarded Joe Thornton (C) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Joe Thornton was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 880 NHL games during his career, notching 286 goals and adding 602 assists along with 831 penalty minutes. The 30 year old center has played 44 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 21+25=46 with 0 PIM.

22-1-2010 Player of the week: Maxim Afinogenov (R)
NHL has awarded Maxim Afinogenov (R) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 1 assists for 5 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Maxim Afinogenov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 3rd round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 616 NHL games during his career, notching 148 goals and adding 219 assists along with 444 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 47 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 14+19=33 with 4 PIM.

12-2-2010 NHL All-Star Game
Team North America has won the annual NHL All-Star game with a score of 13-7. Game MVP was Dustin Brown.

A native of USA, Dustin Brown was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 404 NHL games during his career, notching 115 goals and adding 128 assists along with 271 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 55 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 26+25=51 with 2 PIM.



5-2-2010 Player of the week: Ryan Malone (L)
NHL has awarded Ryan Malone (L) of Tampa Bay Lightning as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 1 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week.

A native of USA, Ryan Malone was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 4th round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 424 NHL games during his career, notching 133 goals and adding 116 assists along with 420 penalty minutes. The 30 year old left wing has played 55 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, totalling 20+15=35 with 21 PIM.




12-2-2010 Player of the week: Dainius Zubrus (C)
NHL has awarded Dainius Zubrus (C) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of La-la-land, Dainius Zubrus was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 910 NHL games during his career, notching 182 goals and adding 293 assists along with 558 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 57 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 16+21=37 with 2 PIM.

19-2-2010 Player of the week: Evander Kane (C)
NHL has awarded Evander Kane (C) 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 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Evander Kane was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 60 NHL games during his career, notching 14 goals and adding 20 assists along with 39 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 60 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 14+20=34 with 39 PIM.

Player of the month: Chris Mason (G)
NHL has awarded Chris Mason (G) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Month He registered 9 wins and allowed 14 goals in 11 games last month.

A native of Canada, Chris Mason was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 5th round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 253 NHL games during his career, booking 22 career shutouts and allowing 558 goals. The 33 year old goaltender has played 61 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, allowing 119 goals on 1150 while booking 4 shutouts.


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1-3-2010 Rookie of the month: Evander Kane (C)
NHL has awarded Evander Kane (C) of Atlanta Thrashers as Rookie Of The Month He registered 6 goals and 5 assists for 11 points in 11 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Evander Kane was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 63 NHL games during his career, notching 14 goals and adding 20 assists along with 39 penalty minutes. The 20 year old center has played 63 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 14+20=34 with 39 PIM.

Player of the week: Milan Hejduk (C)
NHL has awarded Milan Hejduk (C) of Vancouver Canucks as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 1 assists for 6 points in 3 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 850 NHL games during his career, notching 330 goals and adding 371 assists along with 276 penalty minutes. The 34 year old center has played 67 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 18+26=44 with 2 PIM.

Player of the week: Andrei Kostitsyn (R)
NHL has awarded Andrei Kostitsyn (R) of Nashville Predators as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Belarussia, Andrei Kostitsyn was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 261 NHL games during his career, notching 81 goals and adding 86 assists along with 101 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 75 games with the Nashville Predators this season, totalling 29+30=59 with 14 PIM.

Player of the week: Milan Michalek (R)
NHL has awarded Milan Michalek (R) of Montreal Canadiens as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

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 393 NHL games during his career, notching 118 goals and adding 152 assists along with 190 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 76 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 27+29=56 with 6 PIM.

1-4-2010 Player of the month: Milan Michalek (R)
NHL has awarded Milan Michalek (R) of Montreal Canadiens as Player Of The Month He registered 13 goals and 4 assists for 17 points in 14 games last month. He also had 4 game winning goals.

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 396 NHL games during his career, notching 122 goals and adding 152 assists along with 192 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 79 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 31+29=60 with 8 PIM.


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1-4-2010 Rookie of the month: Jonathan Tavares (C)
NHL has awarded Jonathan Tavares (C) of Boston Bruins as Rookie Of The Month He registered 1 goals and 17 assists for 18 points in 15 games last month.

A native of Canada, Jonathan Tavares was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 2009 entry draft. He has appeared in 78 NHL games during his career, notching 18 goals and adding 41 assists along with 8 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 78 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 18+41=59 with 8 PIM.

2-4-2010 Player of the week: Sidney Crosby (C)
NHL has awarded Sidney Crosby (C) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Sidney Crosby was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 369 NHL games during his career, notching 162 goals and adding 306 assists along with 325 penalty minutes. The 22 year old center has played 79 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 30+41=71 with 40 PIM.