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| Widnes Wild woman's team captain Emma Pearson was named WNIHL Div 1 North Player of the Month for November (Photo by Paul Breeze) |
The National Ice Hockey
League (NIHL) and Women’s National Ice Hockey League (WNIHL) have announced
their Oddballs Players of the Month for November.
Each winner will receive
an ‘Obble Hat’ courtesy of our friends at Oddballs. Oddballs manufacture
clothing and underwear for men, women and kids while at the same time raising
funds and awareness for testicular cancer.
NIHL NATIONAL
The shortlist for November
is: Jason Hewitt (Hull Pirates), Scott MacKenzie (Telford Tigers), Dan
Weller-Evans (Basingstoke Bison).
November’s NIHL National
Player of the Month is DAN WELLER-EVANS. In a run of starts this month,
Weller-Evans won five of six games and posted save percent and goals against
average among the top goalies in the league.
NIHL NORTH
Division 1 (Moralee) has
shortlisted Phil Edgar (Whitley Warriors), Lewis Houston (Solway Sharks) and
Tom Soar (Solihull Barons).
The Oddballs POTM for
November is PHIL EDGAR. In his third season with Whitley, Edgar has led the
Hillheads outfit to Cup semi finals and top of the league, potting seven goals
including a hat-trick against Solihull Barons.
Division 2 (Laidler)
shortlist for the month is Warren Gilfoyle (Hull Jets), James Shaw (Dragons),
Vlads Vulkanovs (Altrincham Aces).
The winner of the November
award is VLADS VULKANOVS. The Latvian hit the net in all six games, totalling
13 goals with two hat-tricks as the Aces push up towards the playoff spots.
NIHL SOUTH
In Division 1 (Britton),
the three shortlisted players were Christian Cole (Solent Devils), Ben
Ealey-Newman (Bracknell Hornets), David Millner (Bracknell Hornets).
November’s winner is
CHRISTIAN COLE. ‘Chico’ posted .918 save percentage in the month as Devils kept
their unbeaten record at the top of a super-competitive title race.
Wilkinson Division 2 have
named Joe Bliss (Invicta Mustangs), Jake Luton (Invicta Mustangs) and Bailey
Wooton (Peterborough Phantoms 2) as their shortlist.
The November winner is JOE
BLISS. Mustangs were a perfect 6&0 in the month backed by Bliss’ 10 goals and
nine helpers.
WOMEN’S NATIONAL ICE
HOCKEY LEAGUE
First of all in WNIHL, the
Elite League player of the month is MEGAN BURTON (Solihull Vixens). Megan made
the step up to senior women’s hockey last season, asking if she could train
with the Vixens. Her focus and hard work got her noticed and she was offered a
team spot at the start of 2019 and has been a regular team member ever since.
Megan’s focus, work rate and dedication has not faltered or wained since and
she has now become a stable, composed, mature and reliable top line D partner.
The Vixens played 2 games in November, winning 5-4 and 6-0 with Megan not
missing a shift and picking up a +- of +7 over the 2 games.
In the Premier League, the
POTM is MYA HAREWOOD (Cardiff Comets). As the youngest player on our team, Mya
may be small, but she is mighty. In November we gained our first point in the
Premier League in a draw against Chelmsford Cobras which Mya was integral for.
She scored a fantastic hat-trick in the game – all unassisted – and was a force
on the power plays. She truly stepped up to the challenge of this new league,
and continues to be an inspiration for players new and old to the team.
For Division 1 South, the
WNIHL POTM is JODIE ATTRILL (Slough Sirens). Jodie has been voted in as captain
this season and has been leading by example with great attitude both on and off
of the ice. This includes assisting the coach by ensuring off ice warm up is
undertaken and getting everyone mentally ready for the game. Jodie played a
vital part in our win over Streatham this month as she has changed her style of
play in which she lead the girls to work hard and get the win
Finally in Division 1
North, EMMA PEARSON (Widnes Wild) is the Player of the Month. Emma had a hand
in seven of the teams nine goals in the month, along with the encouragement
given to beginner players on and off the ice as well as setting up off ice
sessions for the players. She does a large amount off the ice as well with
managing the team Fixtures Live.
Congratulaions to all
winners and nominees, the Oddballs ‘Obble’ hats are on their way. Thanks to our
friends at Oddballs for their continued support, visit www.myoddballs.com to
view their full ranges for men, women and kids.
