CHL News and Notes…

Barrie Colts’ Luke Pither Named Boston Pizza OHL and CHL Player of the Week

Pither lead his Colts to a season opening 9-1 win over the Owen Sound Attack Thursday night in Barrie.  Making his regular season debut with the Colts after being acquired in a trade in the off-season, Pither was named first star of the game scoring four goals, three of which came on the power play.  He continued his strong play notching three power play goals Saturday night to lead the Colts to a 5-4 overtime win against the Niagara IceDogs.  He scored the game-winner 2:42 into overtime.

Gatineau Olympiques’ Maxime Clermont Named CHL Goaltender of the Week

In two starts Clermont earned two wins with one shutout while posting a 1.00 GAA with a .964 SV%.  On Friday night, Clermont made 30 saves in a 3-2 win over the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.  The following evening, Clermont earned the shutout with a 23 save performance over the Val d’Or Foreurs, beating them 3-0.  This was his, and the team’s, fourth consecutive win to open the season.

Top 3 Goal Scorers After Week One

1 Luke Pither                                                 Barrie Colts                                 7 Goals                2 GP

2 Marc-Olivier Vachon                 Voltigeurs de Drummondville              5 Goals                 4 GP

3 Christian Ouellet-Martel              Olympiques de Gatineau                    5 Goals                 4 GP

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Top 3 Point Scorers After Week One

1 Alexander Burmistrov                           Barrie Colts                            8 Points               2 GP

2 Marc-Olivier Vachon          Voltigeurs de Drummondville              8 Points               4 GP

3 Marc-Olivier Vallerand                Remparts de Québec                    8 Points               4 GP

4 Luke Pither                                              Barrie Colts                           7 Points               2 GP

5 Sean Couturier                       Voltigeurs de Drummondville           7 Points               4 GP

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Top 3 Rookie Point Scorers After Week One

1 Stepan Novotny                                   Kelowna Rockets                             5 Points               2 GP

2 Quinton Howden                             Moose Jaw Warriors                           5 Points               2 GP

3 Boone Jenner                                       Oshawa Generals                              4 Points               2 GP

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Top 3 Goaltender Wins After Week One

1 Maxime Clermont                         Olympiques de Gatineau                       4 Wins                  2 GP

2 Antoine Tardif                          Voltigeurs de Drummondville                3 Wins                  2 GP

3 Adrien Lemay                                  Lewiston MAINEiacs                           3 Wins                  2 GP

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