Players of the Month - Sept, 2016

The Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League has announced the 'Players of the Month' for September of the 2016-2017 hockey season.

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

(All stats listed as of October 5th, 2016)

Forward - Regan Yew, London Lakers

Forward Regan Yew of the London Lakers has just wrapped up a blazing hot month of September in his first year in the league. Yew is the top scorer in the GMHL with an impressive 29 points (18G, 11A) in only 9 games. The Canadian '95 born forward is from Saskatchewan, Canada and over the summer was one of the most coveted junior free agents league wide. Last season, Yew played for the Onion Lake Border Chiefs in the NEAJBHL where he led the league in goals (52) and points (82) and was selected to the First All Star Team. Yew was a 8th round selection in the 2010 WHL Entry Draft to the Prince Albert Raiders. Prior to the GMHL, Yew has also played in the AJHL, SJHL, NOJHL and MJHL. 

Honorable mention to teammate Matthew Cameron, the former MVP of the PJHL,  is also in the top 10 of scoring through 9 games with 19 points (5G, 14A). The Manitoba native is in his sixth year of junior hockey and the veteran is looking to help his team win any way he can shown by his team's record of 7-2-0.

Defenceman - Lars Schiller, South Muskoka Shield

This time last year we gave the Defencemen of the month to a European blue liner from the South Muskoka Shield, and it will be the same this year, following in the steps of Alfred Panelin-Borg, Lars Schiller has put together a phenomenal start to his season. Schiller has become a specialist at shutting down opponents top scoring options and is a big part of the Shields 6-1-0 record thus far. The 5'10" German born Schiller has scored 15 points (8G, 7A) in the first 7 games and is leading all defencemen in scoring. Lars has represented Germany in international play, as a member of the U17 national team before playing in the German DNL, the top junior league and Germany and spent last season in professional hockey. 

Goaltender -TJ Sherwood, New Tecumseth Civics

Civics starting goalie, TJ Sherwood, has returned to the GMHL for a second season, after helping lead the Tottenham Steam to the Russell Cup Championship last season. The Canadian born netminder and former Co-Winner of the GMOHL Goalie of the year in Alliston, is leading the league in every statistical category. With 6 wins (1st), 1 shutout (T-1st), 1.97 GAA (1st), and .950 SV% (1st), TJ has been the rock that New Tecumseth has needed to be in net leading to an impressive 8-0-0 start to lead the North Division. The '96 born goalie was acquired by the Civics from the Steam this offseason and will look to continue to be solid in net  with his record setting pace.

Rookie - Patrick Timmer, St. George Ravens

Ancaster, Ontario Native Patrick Timmer is an elite level prospect who has been playing heavy minutes for a talented Ravens squad this season. Despite Timmer being a '00 born defencemen and one of the youngest on his team he is showing no signs of his age tallying 4 points (1G,3A) through 6 games, helping to lead the Ravens to a 5-0-1 record through the first month. Patrick played his minor hockey with the Southern Tier Admirals AAA program.

Congratulations to all of these players on their accomplishments