Monday, November 14, 2005

Toronto - The Ontario Hockey League announced today that Kingston Frontenacs forward Bobby Hughes is the OHL Player of the Week.

Hughes, 18, recorded four goals and six assists in three games last week as the Frontenacs went 2-1-0-0. The Frontenacs are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Hughes had a goal and two assists in a 5-3 loss to the St. Michael's Majors to open the week. Hughes was also named the Third Star of the Game. Friday night in an 8-2 win over the Belleville Bulls, Hughes again had a goal and two assists and was named the Second Star of the Game. Yesterday, in an offensive battle with the Ottawa 67's, Hughes contributed two goals and two assists in a 9-8 win and was again named the Third Star of the Game.

Hughes is eligible for the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and is currently tied for 20th in the OHL scoring race with 29 points. The Kingston forward has 14 goals which leads the club and has him tied for 13th amongst OHL snipers.

2005-06 OHL Players of the Week

Nov. 14 - Bobby Hughes, Kingston Frontenacs

Nov. 7 - Chad Painchaud, Sarnia Sting

Oct. 31 - Michael Blunden, Erie Otters

Oct. 24 - Daren Machesney, Brampton Battalion

Oct. 17 - Rob Schremp - London Knights

Oct. 11 - Bobby Ryan, Owen Sound Attack

Oct. 3 - Marc Staal, Sudbury Wolves

Sept. 26 - Evan McGrath, Kitchener Rangers