k from December 17th-31st which included two game-winners. The 19-year-old from Dublin, Ohio was selected in the 2011 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks following his rookie USHL season. He will play college hockey next season at Miami University.Nolan LaPorte (F), Green Bay GamblersThe recently turned 20-year-old tied for fourth in USHL scoring with 70 points (36g, 34a). His 36 goals were the third most in the League and his seven game-winning goals tied for second. LaPorte led the entire USHL with 16 power play goals and his plus-35 rating tied for the third best mark. The Mokena, Illinois native twice registered five-game goal streaks (October 7-21 and November 25-December 9) and recorded seven multi-goal games during the season. He added 12 points (4g, 8a) in 12 postseason games to help the Gamblers win the Clark Cup. He is committed to play college hockey at Western Michigan University.
Blackhawks by the numbers: Patrick Sharp Tuesday, 06.05.2012 / 1:00 AM/ FeaturesBy Emerald Gao-chicagoblackhawks.com Print E-mail XShare with your Friends Mention Patrick Sharp,Jonathan Toews Jersey Red, and one word comes to mind immediately: steady. Since his first full season with the Blackhawks,Authentic Jeremy Roenick Jersey, he’s scored 20 or more goals in each campaign, and dishes out just as many assists. Sharp has excelled in all situations and his versatile two-way play has earned him many appreciative linemates through the years. After signing Sharp to a five-year contract extension prior to the 2011-12 season, the Blackhawks got a tidy return on their investment to the tune of 69 points (33G, 36A) in 74 appearances, ranking second on the team. Below is a look at some other numbers the “Sharp Shooter” put up this season.Goals scored on Nov. 25 against the Anaheim Ducks in a 6-5 win. Sharp’s second career hat trick capped off a four-goal third period, and his second and third tallies came just two minutes apart, stunning the home team and prompting a goalie change. Sharp finished the game with six shots on goal and a +2 plus/minus rating.Average power-play time per game for Sharp, leading all Blackhawks skaters. Versatile enough to play along the boards and at the point, Sharp ranked second on the team in power-play goals (7), and his 17 points trailed only Marian Hossa while the team was on the man advantage.Team goals scored per 60 minutes while Sharp is on the ice, the highest rate among all skaters. This advanced stat (expressed as GF on/60) measures how many goals were scored when an individual player was on the ice, prorated to 60 minutes of ice time.Multi-goal games for Sharp, leading the team in that category.Game-winning goals,Jonathan Toews Jersey with Stanley Cup Finals, tied for seventh in the league and a team- and career high. Sharp’s “clutchness” was never more evident than the three game-winners he potted in four games from Dec. 3-11,Brent Seabrook Jersey with Stanley Cup Finals, including the two