Linden Vey named Player of the Month, Shane Harper snubbed

Published 11:54 am Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Medicine Hat’s Linden Vey was named WHL Player of the Month for January, the league announced today. Vey had a great month, and I like him a lot as a player. But was he really more deserving than Everett’s Shane Harper? Granted, Vey outpointed Harper 25-21, which is significant. However:

– Vey played one more game than Harper.

– Harper scored more goals, leading 11-8, and goals are harder to come by than assists.

– Harper finished the month an astounding plus-12, while despite scoring 25 points Vey was just a plus-4.

– Ten of Vey’s points came in two games against bottom feeders Edmonton and Prince George, when the Tigers ran up the score.

– Harper’s team finished the month a perfect 14-0! Medicine Hat was 9-5-0-1.

Here, have your say:

Who should have been the WHL Player of the Month for January?(answers)