Carter Velker (Columbia Valley Rockies), Nathan White (Revelstoke Grizzlies) and Connor Stojan (Beaver Valley Nitehawks) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending March 2/25.
Velker – Top Forward – The Calgary native delivered in a big way to help the Rockies take a 2-0 series lead on the Ghostriders. In Game 1 on Feb. 28, Velker scored the deciding goal in a 5-3 final on the power-play. In Game 2 on March 1, Velker once again struck on the power-play by scoring the 3-2 winner just before time ran out. He had a plus one rating while playing an average of 15:47 a game.
White – Top Defenceman – The 20-year-old from Calgary collected four assists in two games to help the Grizzlies take a 2-0 series lead on the Merritt Centennials. In Game 1 on Feb. 28, White collected three assists, including on the game winner in a 4-3 final. On March 1, White assisted on the insurance goal in a 3-0 win. White had an even rating while playing an average of 20:17 a game.
Stojan – Top Goalie – The Grande Prairie, Alta., native won Games 1 and 2 against the Nelson Leafs for the Nitehawks. He saved 62 of 64 shots for a 1.00 goals against average and a .969 save percentage. In Game 1, Stojan had a 26-save shutout in a 3-0 win on Feb.28. Then on March 1, Stojan stopped 36 of 38 shots in a 3-2 win.
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