Ontario Hockey Association

Averaging two points a game throughout the month of November Darren Doherty is the MLH Senior AAA Player of the Month. Doherty has become a force on the ice, in one month, taking over the scoring lead in the MLH. Scoring eight goals and eight assists in eight games hes point production has helped the Norwood Vipers jump to second place in the standings. A solid two way player Doherty is a major asset to his team. His impressive month was toped off with a four point night against the Dundas Real McCoys where he registerd a goal and three assists in a 6-5 victory for the Vipers.

Tony Capobianco becomes the November Player of the Month, winning all of his eight games. This goal tender has become the back bone to an already solid team. The Georgetown Raiders have managed to provide sound offence and has made Capobianco's job in between the pipes much easier to do. With an impressive .991 save per-centage this season its no wonder why the Raiders have been producing. Highlight games for this incredible net minder include an impressive 6-2 win over Orangeville where he faced 40 shots, and a 3-0 shut out game the following evening against Aurora.

A solid two way defenseman who can releave pressure in his own end is a valuable player for a team looking to contend. Jesse McConney is that player. With eight points in nine games, McConney becomes the Player of the Month for November. His ability to head man the puck has helped his team score and has given offensive chances to forwards on his team. This 6'0, 195 lbs defenseman can hit, shoot and block shots. With 25 assists this season its no wonder why his Huntsville Otters are among the top three teams in their division.

In his rookie year with the Kingston Voyagers Jarrett Burton has enjoyed success with his team mates. The Ruddock division Player of the Month for November put up 15 points in 12 games throughout his teams tough schedule. The 5'11 forward from Echo Bay ON, helped his team to a 9-3 record for November. Highlights for Burton include two, two point games and a hat-trick night against the Ajax Attack that saw his Otters win 6-2. opposing teams are starting to take notice of this future star, no doubt his career in hockey is just beginning.

The Central Division Player of the Month for November is Nathan Pageau from the Hamilton Red Wings. This gifted player has seen nothing but success, scoring 25 points in 11 games and creating scoring chances other teams only dream about. Pageau fired 14 seperate shots past goalies and added 11 helpers in what can only be described as one of the most impressive single preformances by a player this season. A six point night against the Toronto Jr. Canadians where Pageau scored four goals and two assists was the most impressive of his November games.

An explossion in point production from a gifted Scorer in St. Marys Lincolns forward Colin Martin, boosted the team to third place in GOJHL standings. The power forward scored 16 points in nine games to lead his team to a perfect 12-0 record in November. Martin joins an elite group of players to become the GOJHL Western Conference Player of the Month for November. Leading the conference in goals and game winning goals Martin has become a force for the opposition. His ability to see the ice, shoot the puck and make the perfect pass has contributed plenty for the Lincolns.

Scoring 22 points in nine games, Eric Lekun becomes the Mid-Western Division Player of the Month for November. Lekun helped his Waterloo Siskins to a 7-2 record in November, notching 11 goals and 11 assists. This 5'9 170 lbs, speedy forward uses his quick release and natural passing ability to beat the opposition. His quick feet are an asset to himself and his team mates as he has become a regular on the Siskins power-play. Lekun's highlight game was against Cambridge in a 7-3 win that saw him score three goals and one assist. Opposing players take note, this guys the real deal on the ice.

Boasting the best goals against average in the league, John Lobraico becomes the Central Division Jr. C Player of the Month for November. Lobraico helped his Port Perry Mojacks to an eight game winning streak. A solid team mate on and off the ice, his ability to keep the dressing room loose with humour has allowed his team mates to preform better infront of him. Durring the November winning streak Lobraico played four complete games, allowing only 10 goals. The opposition best keep Lobraico in the back of their minds while facing the Mojacks, hes a coaches worst nightmare.

Andrew Johnson, a 6'0 speedy forward from the Amherstview Jets is the Empire Division Player of the Month for November. Johnson has enjoyed plenty of success this season, using his size and speed to his advantage. Scoring 22 points in 10 games in November, it's no wonder why this tallented big man has the opposition scrambling trying to contain him. The Jets are currently sitting in second place in their division and are looking to Johnson to continue to produce in future games. Johnson's highlight November game was a four point night against Campbellford where he scored two gaols and two assists.

November saw Dylan Chessell notch 19 points in nine games for his Schomberg Cougars, becoming the Georgain Bay Mid Ontario Player of the Month. This 6'0 power forward knows how to drive to the net, make the pretty play and put points on the game sheet. With 7 goals and twelve assists Chessell has helped his team stay in contention in league standings. This first year player has become a notable presence on the ice, turning his game into solid two way play. Two back-to-back 4 point nights against Furgus and Midland highlighted Chessell's outstanding point producing month.

On a team with not much luck this season, it is tough to find a bright spot. Adam Manning of the Paris Mounties is that bright spot. The 21-year-old Cambridge native has provided his team with solid two-way hockey throughout the month of November, become the Niagara West Division Player of the Month. Scoring six points in nine games, Manning has given a spark of hope to a last place team. His highlight game came in a tough 6-5 overtime loss to the Simcoe Storm where he scored a goal and an assist.

Brock Hansell is the OHA Western Jr. C Conference Player of the Month for November. Playing in all four games for his Walkerton Hawks, Hansell won all but one game that saw the Hawks loose a close 3-2 game to Wingham in overtime. Hansell has been the conferences best goalie this season boasting an impressive 1.58 goals against average in ten games played. His reflexes and flexability have helped the Hawks move up in the Western standings, they now sit second only to the Kincardine Bulldogs. Hockey coaches have always said "teams are built from the net out," in this case they're right.

With 21 points in 10 games, Brooks Manfini becomes the SOJHL Player of the Month for November. Manfini has helped his St. George Dukes battle to stay in the hunt for top position throughout November. His sense of player positioning on the ice has helped this two way forward notch 12 assists and nine goals. The 5'9 center can shoot and pass like the best in the game. Manfini has become a deadly snipper that oposing players hate to play against. His highlight game in November came against the Port Dover Sailors where he scored a goal and four assists in a 7-1 win.