Morcom, Martin & Holitzki selected as KIJHL 3 Stars
Aiden Morcom (Kelowna Chiefs), Eric Martin (Fernie Ghostriders) and Dawson Holitzki (Kamloops Storm) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Feb. 23/25.
Morcom – Top Forward – The West Kelowna native had five goals and two assists to help the Chiefs win their three games. In their 6-2 win over the Chase Heat on Feb. 17, Morcom netted a hat-trick and assisted on the winning goal. In their 6-5 overtime win over the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Feb. 21, Morcom netted the winner. And in their 5-2 win over the Sicamous Eagles on Feb. 22, Morcom came through once again with the winner and collected an assist. Morcom led the Chiefs with 51 points in 39 games, surpassing the century mark in points with 101 in 115 games.
Martin – Top Defenceman – The Edmonton native had a goal and five assists in two games for the Ghostriders, helping them earn a pair of wins. He played an average of 24:30 a game and was a plus four. In a 5-4 win over the Golden Rockets on Feb. 18, Martin collected three assists, including on the winner. In their 6-2 win over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats Feb. 22, Martin opened the scoring and collected two assists. He finished the season with 59 points in 43 games, second on the team. It’s the second time that Martin has been selected the Top Defenceman.
Holitzki – Top Goalie – The Kelowna native helped the Storm defeat the Quesnel River Rush 4-0 on Feb. 21. He had a 36-save shutout performance as he stopped 13 shots in the first period and faced 11 in the third. Holitzki earned his ninth win in 16 starts and finished with a 3.45 GAA and a .913 SP.
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