PROSPECTS: Moberg Nets Four Goals, Regula OHL D-Man of the Month
Blackhawks defensive prospects take center stage in WHL, OHL and college ranks
by Monterey Pepper @MontereyPepper / Blackhawks.com
Every week, Blackhawks.com will keep you up to date with the top-performing prospects in their minor-league, junior, college or European team action. Full stats for each prospect will be updated weekly throughout the season HERE
1st Star: Cole Moberg (WHL)
The Line: 4GP, 4G, 1A
The Prince George Cougars defenseman notched two goals in each game of a back-to-back against the Kelowna Rockets. In Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss, both of Moberg's goals came on the power play along with an assist on the game-tying goal late in the third period. Wednesday night's tilt showed the similar numbers with Moberg, burying two goals in the Cougars' 5-4 loss against the Rockets.
2nd Star: Alec Regula (OHL)
The Line: 3GP, 1G, 4A
Regula tallied four assists in three games last week with two coming during Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Erie Otters. The defenseman found twine and recorded a helper in Friday night's 4-2 result over the Soo Greyhounds and also got the assist on the game-winning goal in overtime in Wednesday night's 4-3 win over the Guelph Storm.
3rd Star: Ian Mitchell (NCHC)
The Line: 2GP, 1G, 2A
The Denver captain recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over St. Cloud State in the second half of a back-to-back. He also recorded the helper on the lone goal in Friday's 5-1 loss to St. Cloud. The assist extended his point streak to four games brings his season total to 30 points (9G, 21A) in 34 games.