

Xavier Veilleux (NYI) was recognized for his big weekend.
The New York Islanders draft pick was named USHL Defenseman of the Week on Monday,
The 18-year-old blueliner amassed three points (all assists) and a +6 plus/minus rating in the Muskegon Lumberjacks' weekend split at home.
Veilleux tallied a pair of assists on Friday and another primary helper on Saturday.
He's up to five points (all assists) through the first 11 games of the 2024-25 season.
Forward of the Week: Alexei Vlasov (Sioux Falls)
Alexei Vlasov (2026) has wasted no time making his presence felt.
The 16-year-old Russian forward accumulated four goals on five shots and a +4 in two games this weekend.
Vlasov scored his first and second career markers in a five-goal third period for the Herd in Saturday's 6-4 win over Des Moines.
He followed that up with another two-goal performance, including the game-winner, which came 26 seconds into the game, in Sioux Falls' 5-0 shutout over Omaha on Sunday.
Goalie of the Week: Alan Lendak (Fargo)
Alan Lendak guided the Fargo Force to a pair of wins this weekend, extending the team's winning streak to five games.
The Slovakian netminder stopped a combined 46-of-51 shots on goal, including 22 saves in Fargo's overtime win on Friday.
Lendak turned around and delivered a 24-save performance in the Force's 5-3 win on Saturday to complete the weekend sweep over Omaha.