KIJHL announces Team of the Week (Week 17)
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Team of the Week for the period ending Jan.18.
Forwards
Diego Cazac – Quesnel River Rush
The Calgary native had five points – all assists – in two games, but it was against his former team – the 100 Mile House Wranglers that he had an excellent performance. He collected four assists in their 4-3 overtime win, setting up Gage Parrell’s winner. Cazac was +3 and played an average of 25:42.
Jett Patola – Revelstoke Grizzlies
The Calgary native had two goals and three assists in two games. In their 5-0 win over the Osoyoos Coyotes, Patola scored short-handed and had an assist. In their 7-3 win over the Nelson Leafs, Patola had a goal and three points, including setting up the insurance goal. He played an average of 17:07 a game and was +5 and wasn’t on the ice for a goal against.
Cooper Thompson – Golden Rockets
The Adrossan, Alta., native had two goals and four points in two games. Against the Leafs in a 6-1 win, Thompson was in on all three first-period goals. He started the play to set up Brayden Bissell’s winner and his goal came on the power-play. He was +6 playing an average of 20:18 a game.
Defenceman
Kieran Thibault – Kamloops Storm
The hometown product assisted on the 3-1 goal, then the winning tally against the 100 Mile House Wranglers in a 6-3 victory. Against the Columbia Valley Rockies, Thibault displayed his ability to find open space and score the overtime winner in a 5-4 final. He was +3 and played an average of 20:18 a game.
Logan Findlay – Creston Valley Thunder Cats
The St. Albert, Alta., native scored two of their goals in a 6-3 loss to the Grand Forks Border Bruins and was +1 while playing 24:33. Findlay has 21 points in 28 games in his first season.
Goalie
Jaiden Jakubowski – Spokane Braves
The Okanagan Falls, B.C. resident had a memorable home debut as he was excellent against the Fernie Ghostriders with a 40-save shutout performance. He helped his team earn a 1-0 win as the Ghostriders pressured, firing 18 shots on goal.