Players of the Month - September, 2014

The Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League has announced the 'Players of the Month' for September 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 through each month of the season.

Forward - Braden Smith, South Muskoka Shield

Braedan Smith joins the Shield as 21 year old forward hailing from Olmsted Falls, Ohio. After a NCAA commitment to Framingham State University fell through, Smith signed in the GMHL as a overage player for another shot at the NCAA ranks. Already the highly offensive Smith has garnered NCAA and Pro interest from higher levels of the game. Smith is currently leading the GMHL scoring race with an impressive 28 points (12g, 16a) in only 6 games.

Defenceman - Kevin Yandon, Toronto Blue Ice Jets

Three year GMHL Veteran Kevin Yandon has started the season as one of the top offensive defenseman in the league. The Richmond Hill, Ontario native has scored 27 points (7g, 20a) from the back end and has earned the reputation as an elite blue liner across the league. The 21 year old defenseman is looking to advance to professional hockey or the NCAA for next season.

Goaltender - Craig Wood, Temiscaming Titans

Twenty year old goaltender Craig Wood has helped lead the Temiscaming Titans to a first place start in the Northern Division. Wood was signed from London, Ontario, after developing several years in Junior B. The 6'1", 200lbs net minder posted a undefeated 4-0-0 record with a league leading 1.36 GAA and .956save% through the first month. Craig has received interest from several US based schools already through the early part of the year.

Congratulations to all of these players on strong starts.