Players of the Month - Nov. 2015

The Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League has announced the 'Players of the Month' for November 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 - Matt Fischer, Tottenham Steam

Leading goal scorer for the Tottenham Steam Matt Fischer is wrapping up a stellar month in the GMHL. Fischer, 21, sits second in the league-wide goal scoring race with 39 goals through 21 games. He is averaging just under two goals per game. Fischer's point total is sitting at a very impressive 70 points helping the Steam accumulate a 20-1-0 record through the first half of the GMHL season. Matt is a product of the Barrie Colts Midget AAA system, spending last season with the Whitby Fury in the OJHL.

Honorable mention goes to linemate Graham Pickard. The Pickard and Fischer duo is the classic playmaker and goal scorer combination. Pickard is amongst the league leaders in assists with 47 assists in 21 games. Graham's 69 points have him second on Tottenham team scoring. Pickard played his minor hockey with the North Central Predators AAA program.

Defenceman - Matt Ross, Komoka Dragons

The top defenseman from the Komoka Dragons, Matt Ross, is a big reason why the Dragons have turned around their season recently. The Dragons snapped the Kingsville Kings undefeated streak last week with Ross being a key contributor in that game. Ross is a well travelled junior veteran, playing in nearly every Ontario based junior league. Last season, Matt was a Russell Cup Champion with the Temiscaming Titans before being traded to the expansion Dragons early in the off-season. At 6'4", 210lbs, Ross is a presence on the ice.

Goaltender - Holden Melgoza, Parry Sound Islanders

Starting goaltender for the Parry Sound Islanders Holden Melgoza is a big reason why the club is now contenting for the GMHL North Division title. Melgoza is leading the team with close games against teams like Almaguin and Temiscaming. Melgoza has spent the last two seasons in the SIJHL, but grew up playing in the California Wave AAA organization.

Rookie - Derek Boudreault, Meaford Knights

Derek Bougreault is just 17 years old but already in his second GMHL season. As one of the youngest players on the Meaford roster, he is amongst the team leaders with 28 points in 18 games. Boudreault comes from Gatineau, Quebec standing 6'5". Derek is one of the shining young prospects in the league this year and has yet to finish growing. Derek was signed by Meaford out of the Kingston Jr. Frontenacs AAA club.

Congratulations to all of these players on their accomplishments