Minnesota Wild prospect, Dmitry Sokolov has been named the January Skater's Edge Player of the Month. During the month of January, Sokolov notched 15 points in 10 games played including nine goals.
Sokolov also had a nine-game point streak that extended from New Year’s Eve until Jan. 20, including five consecutive games where he scored two goals per game. Sokolov continues to the lead the Wolves offensively with 49 points in 43 games played.
Wolves United Community Player of the Month:
First-year forward Owen Gilhula has been named the January Wolves United Community Player of the Month. Early this month, Gilhula helped kick off the Coldest Night of the Year with the Samarian Centre by helping to serve dinner to those less fortunate.
He also participated in promotion of Canadian Mental Health Associations Talk Today program as well as participated in a number of children’s promotions. Gilhula was selected by the Wolves in the second round of the 2016 OHL Priority Selection. In 27 games played, the Stratford native has picked up two goals and two assists.
Reg Wilkinson Men's Wear Scholastic Player of the Month:
The Reg Wilkinson Men's Wear Scholastic Player of the Month for January is first-year defenceman Conor Ali. Ali received a 79-per-cent average at Lasalle Secondary School in the first semester and was enrolled in Grade 12 University English, Grade 12 University Family Studies and Learning Strategies. The Brampton native has been very strong defensively this season and leads the Wolves in the plus-minus column with a +2.
TESC Hardest Working Forward:
Michael Pezzetta has been names the TESC Hardest Working Forward for the month of January. The Montreal Canadiens prospect works extremely hard on and off the ice and isn’t afraid to go into the corners after the puck. He is a strong leader for the young players and never gives up on a play. In 33 games this season, Pezzetta has 13 points.
TESC Hardest Working Defenceman:
The TESC Hardest Working Defenceman for the month of January is Zack Wilkie. The 19-year-old stay-at-home defenceman leads from the back end. The Villa Park, Illinois native is a strong physical presence on the ice and never shies away from the play. Wilkie also notched his first two goals of the season during the month of January.
Molson Canadian 3-Star Player of the Month:
Russian forward Dmitry Sokolov has also been named the Molson Canadian 3-Star Player of the Month for the month of January. The Omsk native was named the first star on two different occasions as well as the second star once and third star once. Dmitry also scored two goals in five consecutive games. The 18-year-old forward was a force to be reckoned with in January.
