Players of the Month - December, 2014

The Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League has announced the 'Players of the Month' for December of the 2014-2015 hockey season.

The 'Players of the Month' honours is a distinction awarded to the player who is adjudged the best at his position & rookie through each month of the season.

Forward - Viacheslav Chegrintcev, Alliston Coyotes

Eighteen year old Russian forward Viacheslav Chegrintcev has been a offensive force this entire season for the Alliston Coyotes. Through 27 games, Chegrintcev has scored 37 goals and 55 points. The Russian goal scorer is known league wide as a dynamic player that can carry a game. Prior to coming to the GMHL, he had been playing Major Junior in Russia in their top league -- the MHL.

Defenceman - Michael Gambacorta, South Muskoka Shield

Four year GMHL veteran and Captain of the South Muskoka Shield Michael Gambacorta has elevated his game to a another level. Through 26 games, Michael has posted 50 points (22g, 28a) from the Shield blueline. Gambacorta is on pace to surpass his previous career high of 53 points last season.

Goaltender - Elmar Trautmann, Bradford Rattlers

Twenty-one year old goaltender Elmar Trautmann has been a force in goal for the Rattlers squad. Trautmann was previously the goalie for the German World Junior Hockey Championship (IIHF) team before coming to Bradford. Elmar had also played two seasons of professional hockey in the top German DEL league. Elmar is amongst the GMHL leaders in all goaltending statistical categories -- posting a 11-4-0 record with a 3.11 GAA and .921save%.

Rookie - Steven Fowler, Orangeville Americans

Michigan native and 17 year old forward Steven Fowler has been a top player for the Orangeville Americans this season. Fowler was the final cut at Windsor Spitfires OHL camp and was sent to Orangeville to start the season. Since, Fowler has excelled in his first year of junior hockey posting 31 points in just 20 games.

Congratulations to all of these players on their accomplishments.