ROYALS’
ALEX FORSBERG NAMED CHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Veteran forward
leads Victoria to two wins with seven points.
For
Immediate Release
Tuesday,
September 29, 2015
Victoria,
BC- The Canadian
Hockey League today announced that Victoria Royals’ forward Alex Forsberg has
been named the CHL Player of the Week.
Forsberg, a
native of Waldheim, SK recorded seven points (2g-5a) in the Royals two game
sweep of the Portland Winterhawks this past weekend.
The
1995-born veteran becomes the third player (Brandon Magee – 2014-15, Alex
Gogolev - 2012-2013) in Victoria Royals’ team history to receive the CHL Player
of the Week award. The WHL also announced Forsberg as the WHL Player of the
Week yesterday.
The 5-11, 192 lb Forsberg is tied for the WHL lead in scoring with seven points (2g-5a) and also leads the league in assists.
Forsberg is
in his final season in the WHL and has notched 32 points (15g-17a) in 32 career
games with the Royals.
The Royals
are five years strong. Celebrate this milestone with the Five Game Fan Pack
that highlights some of the top promotional nights on the 2015-16
schedule. Starting at $60, the ticket pack guarantees your seat to the
following weekend games: Turn Back the Clock Night, Joe Hicketts Bobblehead
Night, Teddy Bear Toss, Pink in the Rink, and Fan Appreciation Night. Each
ticket pack also includes a Royals’ hat, a team program and a puck. Pick your
seats today by calling 250-220-7889 or emailing tickets@victoriaroyals.com.
