Forward PJ Marrocco of the Bonnyville Pontiacs leads the Viterra Cup Standings as of November 2017. Marrocco received the Viterra AJHL Star of the Game award eight times throughout September and October to lead the Viterra Cup Standings with 40 points.
Marrocco, 20, was selected as the Viterra AJHL Star of the Game four times each month, and has been awarded with the honour equally at home and on the road. From October 14th – 21st, PJ received the Viterra AJHL Star of the Game award in three consecutive games.
PJ leads the Pontiacs in scoring with 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) and is tied for fifth in the AJHL Scoring Race. He recorded points in nine of ten games throughout October 2017 and compiled an eight game point streak to start the month. The Edmonton, AB product is in his third AJHL season, second with the Pontiacs, and is the team’s alternate captain.
Each of the 480 AJHL regular season games conclude with the Viterra AJHL Star of the Game Award, which recognizes a player from each team deemed to be the game’s top player. Every time a player is recognized as a Viterra AJHL Star of the Game throughout the regular season, they will receive 5 points in the Viterra AJHL Star of the Game Standings.
Viterra AJHL Star of the Game leaders as of October 31st, 2017:
- PJ Marrocco, Bonnyville Pontiacs 40 points
- Quentin Greenwood, Olds Grizzlys 25 points
- Dylan Williamson, Calgary Canucks 25 points