West Kelowna Warriors goalie Shane Farkas has been named the BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending Dec. 18, the league announced Monday.
Farkas was in net for both Warriors wins last week, making 76 save on 78 shots for a sparkling .974 save percentage. The Penticton product made 35 saves in a 6-1 win over Powell River and followed that with 41 saves and 1st Star in a 2-1 victory over the Nanaimo Clippers.
The 17-year-old netminder has won five straight decisions and is now 11-6 on the season.
Honourable mentions this week:
Wenatchee Wild F Charlie Combs: 3G, 3A, 1st Star, 2nd Star
Vernon Vipers D Michael Ufberg: 2G, 3A, 1st Star, 3rd Star
Vernon Vipers F Jimmy Lambert: 4G, GWG, 1st Star, 4G game
Langley Rivermen F Zac Masson: 2G, 2A, GWG, FortisBC Energy Player of the Game
Langley Rivermen F Andrew Dumaresque: 2G, 2A, 1st Star, 2nd Star, OT GWG
Victoria Grizzlies F Jamie Rome: 3G, 1A, hat trick, 2nd Star
