Games of Sept. 23-29, 2024
Forward: Andrew Schmidt, Idaho Falls Spud Kings
Schmidt (‘05/Chicago, Ill.) is in his second season in Idaho Falls, and he put together a fantastic three goals and two assists during the Spud Kings’ weekend sweep of the Rock Springs Grizzlies, helping them to start 4-0 on the season. After scoring a goal on Friday, he put up a 2-2-4 line in front of the home crowd Saturday night, including the GWG.
Defense: Lucas Karlsson, Idaho Falls Spud Kings
Karlsson (‘05/Kolping, Sweden) must have enjoyed being Defenseman of the Week so much last week, he went out and earned it again! He put up a goal and two assists for three points in the Spud Kings’ sweep of Rock Springs. That gives the second-year Spud King five points through four games.
Goaltender: Dilans Birkans, Ogden Mustangs
Birkans (‘06/Jirmala, Latvia) stopped all 20 shots he faced to claim a shutout victory in his very first North American game on Friday night in a 3-0 win against the rival Utah Outliers.
Rookie: Bookie Warshaw, Idaho Falls Spud Kings
Warshaw (‘05/Gilbert, Ariz.) scored a goal and added three assists for four points in his first two junior games. Warshaw joined the Spud Kings out of Northstar Christian Academy.
Honorable Mentions
Forward
Gavin Black, Casper Warbirds
Easton Edwards, Idaho Falls Spud Kings
Goaltender
Ryan Henry, Casper Warbirds
Charlie Durkin, Idaho Falls Spud Kings
Rookie
Owen Cross, Casper Warbirds
Summaries by Joshua Boyd
