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Matt Whitney, Paul Dimitruk Draw Star Attention |
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 Two Valley Junior Warriors players are coming off an impressive week as they earned local and national recognition for their outstanding play. Netminder Matt Whitney, who made his Warriors debut this past weekend at the January Eastern Showcase, was honored as the EJHL Rookie of the Week, while defenseman Paul Dimitruk was one of only two EJHL players to be listing in the recently-released NHL’s Central Scouting mid-term rankings.
The Shrewsbury-native took his place between the pipes for the first time this season and backstopped the Warriors to a solid 1-1-1 performance against some of the league’s top talent. Whitney, who stands at 6-2 and 170 pounds, started all three games for the Warriors and allowed just four goals on 83 shots. He registered 34 saves in a 1-1 tie against the Bay State Breakers before posting an impressive 4-1 victory versus the Boston Bulldogs. In that Friday afternoon contest, Whitney collected 33 saves. In the Warriors 2-4 loss against the New Jersey Hitmen, Whitney stood tall once again by posting 16 saves and allowing only three goals. The fourth goal was an empty netter.
Meanwhile, defensenman Paul Dimitruk continues to see his stock rise as he was one of the notable names featured in the NHL’s Central Scouting mid-term rankings distributed this past week. Dimitruk, a 6-1, 185 pound blueliner from Andover, was ranked 158th overall (sixth round) and was the top-ranked EJHL player listed in the report.
Through 27 games this season, Dimitruk has posted two goals and two assists for the Warriors. He has been an integral part of a strong Warriors’ defensive corps that has allowed only 2.79 goals against per game this season.
Prior to coming to the Warriors organization, Dimitruk played prep school hockey at Andover High School and Brooks Academy. Just last summer, he was drafted in the seventh round of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League by the Moncton Wildcats.
Dimitruk’s placement among the country’s brightest stars speaks volumes about his potential. NHL Central Scouting was first established prior to the 1975-76 season in order to provide scouting and player evaluation services for NHL member clubs. The service currently employes nine full-time scouts and six part-time scouts who report on players throughout North America and Europe. The scouts view over 3,000 games world-wide, so it is therefore a true feather in Dimitruk’s cap to be placed among the world’s best. | |
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|  Jul 23, 08
Shea, Kurker & Doherty Bask in Summer Success | | | | Jul 15, 08
Baldino, Gacek, Hartigan & Pike Off to U-15 Camp in August | | | | Jul 7, 08
Carroccio & Ward Shine at US Hockey Camp | | | | Jun 27, 08
VJW Power Skating & Summer Camp Info | | | | Jun 27, 08
USA Hockey Recognizes VJW Players | | | | Jun 15, 08
Reaping the Rewards - VJW College Commitments | | | | May 31, 08
Upcoming Events - Summer 2008 | | | | May 31, 08
Where Are They Now? | | | | Apr 25, 08
Haverhill Valley Forum, Jr Warriors to Host 2008 Spring Eastern Showcase | | | | Mar 21, 08
Jr Warriors Program Leaves Mark on 2007-08 Season | | | | Mar 18, 08
'95 Elites Are National Bound! | | | | Feb 27, 08
Valley Junior Warriors Eyeing EJHL Playoffs | | | | Mar 14, 08
Warriors' Alex Carpenter Shines in Governor's Victory | | | | Feb 29, 08
Season Comes to a Close for Warriors Junior "A" Squad | | | | Feb 15, 08
Team Leader Chris Wyman Honored by Eastern Junior Hockey League | | | | Feb 12, 08
Kyle Haines Named EJHL Offensive Player of the Week | | | | Jan 29, 08
John Dwyer Honored as EJHL Rookie of the Week | | | | Jan 25, 08
Mites Elites Capture John W. Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Hockey Title | | | | Jan 18, 08
Four Warriors Headline EJHL All Star Classic | | | | Jan 18, 08
Warriors Players, Coaches, Parents Give Back | | | | Jan 18, 08
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Four Warriors Headline EJHL All Star Classic | | | |  Jan 10, 08
Matt Whitney, Paul Dimitruk Draw Star Attention | | | | Jan 8, 08
Mite Selects Make a Difference... Off the Ice | | | | Dec 18, 07
98 Warrior Selects Prepare for the Bell Cup in Ottawa | | | | Dec 14, 07
Carr, Wyman Look to Lead Warriors Into Strong Year-end Finish | | | | Dec 6, 07
Former Junior Warriors Making Impact on College Scene | | | | Dec 6, 07
Wyman, Barron Recognized With EJHL Weekly Honors | | | | Nov 20, 07
'93 Elites Capture Massachusetts Tier 1 State Championship | | | | Nov 30, 07
'97 Selects Roll In Select Play | | | | Nov 7, 07
Six Warrior Teams Keep Pace With Nation's Best at Nike Bauer Invitational | | | | Oct 30, 07
98 Selects Making Their Mark in the Mass Select League | | | | Oct 26, 07
Valley Junior Warriors Respond to Early-Season Challenges | | | | Sep 18, 07
Warriors Knock Off South Shore in Opener | | | | Sep 12, 07
Bruins Tickets - Special Discounts | | | | Sep 10, 07
Carpenter Inducted into Hall of Fame | | |
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