East Takes First Game In Shootout At Prospects Event:

East takes first game in shootout at Prospects event

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Submitted by CJHL Network

Team East defeated Team West 2-1 in a shootout to capture Game One of the 2010 CJHL Prospects Event on Tuesday night at Credit Union Place in Dauphin, Manitoba

Game Two in the two-game, total goal series is scheduled for Wednesday night in Dauphin.

Austin Adduono (SIJHL) opened the scoring for Team West at the 11:15 mark of the first period, assisted by Eric Walker (BCHL - Trail). Shortly after, Team East replied at 13:13 with a powerplay goal by Darcy Greenaway (OJHL) from Charles Power (LJHAAAQ) and Brian Bunnett (OJHL).

The game would remain tied at one throughout regulation. The final score was 2-1 for Team East in a shootout victory. Luke Juha (OJHL) scored the game winning shootout goal for Team East.

The Player of the Game for Team East was Evan Rodrigues (OJHL). Goaltender Jason Kasdorf (MJHL) was the Player of the Game for Team West after facing 45 shots by some of the top talent across the country.

Team East is led by Dauphin Kings General Manager and Head Coach Marlin Murray while Kings Assistant Coach Marc Berry heads the Team West bench.

The CJHL Prospects Game was created to showcase the top 40 NHL draft eligible players in the CJHL. Player selection is a joint initiative of the CJHL and NHL Central Scouting. The event attracts scouts from the NHL, CHL and Canadian and American colleges and universities.