Players of the Month - Jan. 2016

The Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League has announced the 'Players of the Month' for January of the 2015-2016 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 - Ludvig Nilsson, Almaguin Spartans
The leading scorer of the surging Almaguin Spartans, Ludvig Nilsson, is wrapping up a stellar month of January. The 19 year old centre is amongst the league leaders posting 91 points (39g, 52a) through 37 games. Hailing from Helsingborg, Sweden, Ludvig is in his first season as a Spartan. Nilsson was signed in the off-season of 2015 as a free agent from Rogle BK of Sweden's SuperElit Hockey League. Almaguin is in third place in the GMHL's North's Division with a record of 30-7-0.

Defenceman - Dan Gauvreau, Toronto Attack
Four year GMHL veteran Daniel Gauvreau is having a career year with the Toronto Attack. Daniel is a 6'0", 175lbs defeceman who has spent his entire career with the Attack organization. Gauvreau is turning heads as a top offensive defenceman with 49 points in 37 games from the blue line. Gauvreau has played 143 games over four years with the Attack.

Goaltender - Jon Dilario, Niagara Whalers

Jon Dilario has been the back bone of the Niagara Whalers club all season. Jon is a 21 year old goaltender local to St. Catharines, Ontario. His 3.43 GAA and .913save% has put him amongst the league leaders in goaltending statistics while leading his Whalers team to a fourth place position in the South Division standings. Prior to joining the Whalers, Jon had played with the Niagara Ice Dogs (OHL) as well as local Jr. B.

Rookie - Kyle Challis, Bracebridge Blues
Kyle Challis is just 16 years of age and the prize prospect of the Bracebridge Blues organization. The 6'1" skilled forward has recorded an impressive 68 points (36g, 32a) in 34 games. Challis is a product of the North Central Predators AAA program, participating in the OHL Cup last season with the Preds.

Congratulations to all of these players on their accomplishments