McDougall (SJHL); Jankowski (CCHL); Thiessen (MJHL) earn monthly honours
CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League announced Thursday that defenceman Josh McDougall (Nipawin Hawks, SJHL); forward David Jankowski (Hawkesbury Hawks, CCHL) and goaltender Matt Thiessen (Steinbach Pistons, MJHL) have been named its Gongshow Gear 3 Stars of the Month for December.
1ST STAR: JOSH MCDOUGALL, (D) NIPAWIN HAWKS (SJHL) – A 17-point run last month helped the Nipawin defenceman garner CJHL 1st Star accolades. … The 19-year-old Prince Albert, Sask., product racked up four goals and 13 assists in December, which included four outings of three points or more. … The Mercyhurst University commitment currently paces his team and all SJHL D-men in offensive production with 50 points in 38 contests on 11 tallies and 39 helpers. … He’s also fifth overall in league scoring among all skaters.
With files from Mike Stackhouse, Communications (SJHL)
2ND STAR: DAVID JANKOWSKI, (F) HAWKESBURY HAWKS (CCHL) – Suiting up in nine games last month, the 20-year-old from Waterloo, Ont., etched his name on the scoresheet in all of them amassing a dozen markers along with seven helpers for 19 points while serving as captain of the Hawkesbury Hawks. … Jankowski’s efforts also earned him CCHL Player of the Month honours for the second straight time. The 20-year-old St. Lawrence University NCAA D-I commit presently leads the CCHL in scoring with 62 points, having notched 28 goals and set-up 34 others through 40 games.
With files from Sean Marcellus, Director of Hockey Operations (CCHL)
3RD STAR: MATT THIESSEN, (G) STEINBACH PISTONS (MJHL) – The Steinbach Pistons goaltender was unbeatable in December going a perfect 7-0-0 for his MJHL-leading side. … Still just 17, the Altona, Man., native posted a stingy 1.69 goals-against average in the time frame along with a solid .934 save percentage and one shutout. … The rookie netminder leads the MJHL in average at 2.05 as does his .924 save mark while posting a 19-3-0 overall record. … Earning his league’s Goaltender of the Month award as well, Thiessen recently committed to attend the University of Maine where he will play for the Black Bears.
With files from Brian Smiley, Media Relations Officer (MJHL)
Earning honourable mention for the CJHL – Gongshow Gear 3 Stars of the Month for December were:
Tanner Laderoute, (F) Okotoks Oilers (AJHL); Alex Newhook, (F) Victoria Grizzlies, (BCHL); William Leclerc, (F) Forts de Chambly (LHJAAAQ); T.J. O’Shea, (F) Summerside Western Capitals (MHL); Nick Techel, (F) Soo Eagles (NOJHL); Jack Bricknell, (F) Aurora Tigers (OJHL) & Jacen Bracko, (F) Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL).
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