LINELL POW, AMBROSIO HON. MENTION

Photo courtesy of Garrett James

After five consecutive goals in three games, Express forward Eric Linell was named the BCHL's player of the week. His linemate Alex Ambrosio was named an honorable mention after potting 1 goal and 5 assists.

See the full press release from the BCHL below: 

Coquitlam Express forward Eric Linell has been named the BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending Dec. 3, the league announced Monday.

Linell scored five time as the Express earned a win and a tie in three outings. The native of Great Neck, N.Y. opened the week with a two-goal outing in a 3-3 draw against the Langley Rivermen where he was 1st Star. He scored again the Express’ only goal the next game against Chilliwack and finished his week with another two-tally performance and a 2nd Star nod in a 6-2 triumph over the visiting Victoria Grizzlies.

With 15 goals and 25 points now on the season, Linell leads the club in both categories.

Honourable Mentions this week:

Nanaimo Clippers F Jake Harris: 3G, 4A, 1st Star, 2nd Star

Coquitlam Express F Alex Ambrosio: 1G, 5A, 1st Star, 3rd Star

Penticton Vees G Adam Scheel: 2W, SO, 55 saves/56 shots, .982 sv%, 0.50 GAA, 1st Star

Merritt Centennials F Zach Zorn: 3G, 1A, GWG, 1st Star, 2nd Star

Surrey Eagles F John Wesley: 3G, 2A, 1st Star, 2nd Star

Chilliwack Chiefs F PJ Marrocco: 2G, 1A, two 1st Stars