CHL DAILY: Who's Hot, Who's Not

The Saint John Sea Dogs are featured twice this week in Rogers Sportsnet's weekly Who's Hot, Who's Not column. The feature, written by Patrick King, takes a weekly look at the Canadian Hockey League and names the best and worst performers.

Here is what King had to say on the Sea Dogs:

Hot player: Nicholas Petersen, Saint John Sea Dogs
The overage forward wasted little time making an impact with his new team. Petersen, who was acquired this summer from Shawinigan as part of the Alex Grant trade, scored three times and added three assists in two games. He scored twice, including the game-tying goal with 10 seconds remaining in regulation against his former team Saturday.

Game of the week: Saint John Sea Dogs vs. Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, Sunday
The Atlantic Division rivals will face off in back-to-back games in Cape Breton this weekend. The Sea Dogs jumped out to an early lead in the division but only three points separate the top five teams. Cape Breton has found ways to win this season but need more from goaltender Roy. The Sea Dogs' offence appears to be clicking now with the addition of Petersen. Divisional games like this will be huge in determining the winner of the Atlantic Division this season.

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QMJHL Players of the Week
PRESS RELEASE
BOUCHERVILLE, Monday, October 5, 2009 – Montreal Juniors forward Guillaume Asselin and Quebec Remparts defenseman Samuel Groulx today were named the TELUS offensive and defensive players of the week for the period extending from September 28 to October 4.

Asselin registered three goals, including a game-winner, and added four assists in wins over the Rocket, the Sea Dogs and the Drakkar. Moreover, he posted an impressive +6 rating. The Juniors’ right-winger had his best showing yesterday with three points in a 3-0 victory over Baie-Comeau. Asselin is fifth in the League’s scoring standings.

Philippe Cornet (Huskies), Gabriel Lévesque (Huskies) and Jonathan Audy-Marchessault (Remparts) were also considered.

On defence, Samuel Groulx got the nod. In four games, the Remparts’ defenseman registered two goals and six helpers. Furthermore, he posted a +4 rating, collected nine shots on goal and was credited with five hits while helping the Remparts win three out of four games. Quebec leads the TELUS Eastern division standings with 14 points.

Hubert Genest (Junior), Adrien Lemay (MAINEiacs) and Jake Allen (Junior) were also strong candidates.