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Heidinger Earns Atlantic Hockey Player of the Month Accolades

Sophomore Josh Heidinger added a second honor in as many days. Heidinger, who was named Atlantic Hockey Player of the Week, picked up the league's Player of the Month honors for December.

Heidinger led the Griffs with five points on two goals and three assists in four December games. The sophomore helped Canisius earn a point in three of the team's four games, all coming against teams receiving votes in the national polls.

Heidinger opened the month by posting an assist in each game against Atlantic Hockey-leading Air Force, helping the Griffs earn a draw in both contests. Also against the Falcons, Heidinger posted his 50th-career point, becoming only the second sophomore to reach the 50-point plateau since the program moved to Division I.

After a three-week break for the holidays, Heidinger picked up right were he left off the rest of the season. He led the Griffs to a 4-3 victory over rival Niagara, matching a career high with three points on a personal-best two goals and one assist. It was the fifth multiple-point game of the season for Heidinger.

Heidinger has led the Griffs offense throughout the 2007-08 campaign. He has posted at least one point in 13-of-18 contests and scored a goal in a school-record six-consecutive games from Nov. 2 to Nov. 17. Heidinger ranks fourth in Atlantic Hockey with 19 points, fourth with nine goals and sixth with 10 assists.

During his career, Heidinger has amassed 53 points on 17 goals and 36 in just 53 games. Heidinger also led the Griffs in scoring during his rookie season, posting 34 points on eight goals and 26 assists (program's Division I record). For his efforts, Heidinger was named to the 2006-07 Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie Team.

Heidinger and the Griffs look to get January off to a good start this weekend, hosting the Bentley Falcons for a pair of Atlantic Hockey contests. Games are on Friday and Saturday at the Amherst Pepsi Center, beginning at 7:05 p.m.
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#12 Josh Heidinger

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Players Mentioned

Josh Heidinger

#12 Josh Heidinger

5' 9"
Sophomore
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