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~ Merrimack's Collins earns Top Rookie; UNH's Di Girolamo tabbed Top Goalie ~
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ATHLETIC REPUBLIC CO-PLAYER OF THE MONTH |
Cam Atkinson, Boston College
Junior Forward; Greenwich, Conn. |
| Scored seven goals and nine points in leading Boston College to
the 2010-11 league regular-season and tournament titles and tallied
three points, including two third-period goals and one assist in the
team's 5-3 win over Merrimack (3/19) in the league championship
game. Earned league tournament MVP honors. |
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ATHLETIC REPUBLIC CO-PLAYER OF THE MONTH |
Ryan Flanigan, Merrimack
Junior Forward; Rochester, N.Y. |
Flanigan notched a point in all seven games in March, totaling eight
goals, 14 points and a +11 rating. Tallied two short-handed goals
and a team-best 30 shots. Earned Hockey East All-Tournament
honors.
Runner-up: Gustav Nyquist, Maine (Jr., F, Malmo, Sweden) 4GP, 9 pts. (2g,7a) |
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PURE HOCKEY GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH |
Matt Di Girolamo – New Hampshire
Junior Goaltender; Ambler, Pa. |
| Di Girolamo went 3-4-0 during the month, posted a 2.59
GAA and .920 save percentage. He allowed three goals
or fewer in the final five contests including just three all
weekend at the NCAA Northeast Regional in Manchester,
N.H. He was a two-time Hockey East Defensive Player of
the Week during the month. |
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PRO AMBITIONS ROOKIE OF THE MONTH |
Mike Collins – Merrimack
Freshman Forward; Boston, Mass. |
Collins picked up four goals and nine points in seven March games,
taking over the rookie scoring lead in Hockey East. Scored a goal
in the Hockey East Quarters, Semis and Finals, getting a goal and
an assist against BC in the Championship.
Runner-up: Matt Nieto, BU (F, Long Beach, Calif.) 5GP, 6 pts. (2g,4a) |
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