OKOTOKS, AB (February 15, 2022) ““ For the third time this season, Okotoks Oilers forward Rieger Lorenz (Calgary, AB) has been named the AJHL Rookie of the Week.
Lorenz had already claimed the award for the weeks of December 13 ““ 19, 2021, and October 18 ““ 24, 2021.
He scored the game-winning goal last Friday when the Oilers beat the Fort McMurray Oil Barons 5-0, with a total of two goals and an assist in the game. In total, he scored 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) in three games on the week.
It was an historic weekend for Lorenz, who set a new team record for goals by a rookie with his 35th, and a team record for points by a rookie with his 79th.
With 79 points (35 goals, 44 assists) this season, he sits fourth in the overall league scoring race.
The Oilers”™ next home game is Saturday night when they host the Brooks Bandits at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available online at tickets.okotoksoilers.ca.
Photo: Chad Goddard Photography