Photo credits: Matt Piotrowski (Lalonde), Liz Wolter (Hockley), Matt Piotrowski (Hicks)
Brooks Bandits forward Parker Lalonde, Victoria Grizzlies defenceman Drew Hockley, and Brooks Bandits goalie Johnny Hicks have been named the Fortis BC 3 Stars of the Month for September.
1st Star – Parker Lalonde (F) – Brooks Bandits
Lalonde came out of the gate hot for the 2024-25 season, chalking up three goals and three helpers in his first two games on opening weekend (Sept 20 & Sept 21).
He collected all three helpers in the season-opener on the road against the Okotoks Oilers and then scored a hat trick against the Oilers the next night back in Brooks.
The Aberdeen, SK, product kept the hot stick the following weekend as he scored once against the Penticton Vees on the 27th and then twice more against Trail Smoke Eaters on the 29th. Lalonde buried the overtime winner against the Smoke Eaters.
Through four games in September, the Merrimack College commit tallied six goals and three assists.
2nd Star – Drew Hockley (D) – Victoria Grizzlies
After a big opening month, Hockley currently holds a share of the BCHL scoring lead with nine points through four games.
The defender has five goals and four assists and has been a weapon on the powerplay where he’s found four of his points.
The Kentville, NS, native demonstrated his offensive ability throughout September, especially on the 27th against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs as he found twine twice in the first period and totaled four points on the evening.
Hockley finished September with five goals and four assists in four games.
3rd Star – Johnny Hicks (G) – Brooks Bandits
Hicks was nearly perfect through September, winning all three of his starts and only allowing two pucks past him on 64 shots.
The Kamloops product started the campaign with a 22-save shutout against the Okotoks Oilers. He then went on to stop 20/21 shots in both of his following starts – first against the Oilers and second against the Penticton Vees.
Through three contests in September, Hicks tallied an impressive .969 SV% & .67 GAA.
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Honourable mentions:
Alberni Valley Bulldogs F Brady McIsaac: 4GP – 3G – 6A – 9P
Sherwood Park Crusaders F Jeremy Loranger: 4GP – 3G – 5A – 8P
Victoria Grizzlies F Reegan Hiscock: 4GP – 5G – 2A – 7P
Coquitlam Express F James Shannon: 4GP – 5G – 2A – 7P
Cranbrook Bucks D Bryce Sookro: 4GP – 2G – 5A – 7P
Powell River Kings F Thomas Belzil: 4GP – 2G – 5A – 7P
Brooks Bandits F Isaac Johnson: 4GP – 2G – 5A – 7P
Cowichan Valley Capitals F Camden Bajzer: 5GP – 3G – 4A – 7P
Sherwood Park Crusaders F Kale Dach: 4GP – 1G – 6A – 7P