Young, Kotchorek kick off season with weekly honours
The season’s first weekly Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League awards were announced yesterday and given the team’s hot start, it’s not surprising that a couple Battlefords North Stars are among the recipients.
Captain Layne Young was recognized for his torrid start — 11 points in his first four games — as he was named the player of the week.
He had an opening night game-winning-assist in overtime, then had a four-point night in the home opener, followed by a two-goal performance against Estevan and then yet another four-point night against Melville in Sunday’s showcase game.
The 20-year-old winger leads the league in scoring as of Tuesday with 15 points in his first five games (although the honour was just for his first four games).