The Alberta Ford Dealers AJHL Player of the Month for December 2015 is Jeff Malott of the Brooks Bandits. Through the month of December, Jeff compiled 17 points (6G, 11A) in 8 games and extended his active point streak to 13 games and 23 points.
Jeff Malott recorded 4 multi-point nights in December, including a 5 point game on December 12th in a victory over the Sherwood Park Crusaders. He was awarded as the Viterra AJHL Star of the Game with a 4 point performance and win over the Okotoks Oilers on December 17th. Malott also scored the game winning goal at the Bandits Annual Teddy Bear Toss in an OT thriller on December 5th.
The second year Bandit forward is averaging 1.5 points per game, second best in the AJHL, and has 10 goals, 21 assists and 31 points. Malott has already surpassed his point total from last year (20 points in 53 games).
The 19 year-old from Waterdown, Ontario has committed to Cornell University of the NCAA (Division I).
The Brooks Bandits will close out 2015 on a 9 game win streak. They currently hold 1st place in the Viterra AJHL South Division with 56 points.
The Alberta Junior Hockey League is pleased to partner with the Alberta Ford Dealers Association and will recognize the AJHL Player of the Month throughout the regular season. The AJHL and Ford have also introduced the Alberta Ford Dealers Goalie of the Week Award for the 2015-2016 season.
Alberta Ford Dealers Player of the Month for 2015-2016:
• December 2015 – Jeff Malott, Brooks Bandits
• November 2015 – Erik Pederson, Whitecourt Wolverines
• October 2015 – Brinson Paschinuk, Bonnyville Pontiacs
• September 2015 – Tyler Busch, Spruce Grove Saints