PRINCETON, NJ – Toledo Walleye forward Conlan Keenan and Worcester Railers’ forward Nolan Vesey are the co-recipients of the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month after both posted a plus-minus rating of plus-13 during January.
Toledo forward Conlan Keenan (left)and Worcester Railers’ forward Nolan Vesey were named the ECHL’s Plus Performers for the month of January (Photos courtesy of Toledo Walleye / Worcester Railers / ECHL)
Keenan was even better in 10 of his 12 games in January, including a plus-5 on January 5th at Fort Wayne and a plus-3 on January 7th at Kalamazoo.
The 26-year-old has 20 points (10 goals-10 assists) and a plus-10 rating in 37 games with the Walleye this season and has totaled 29 points (16 goals-13 assists) in 65 career ECHL games with Toledo and Tulsa.
Prior to turning pro, Keenan tallied 172 points (86 goals-86 assists) in 110 career games at SUNY-Geneseo.
Vesey posted an even or better rating 10 of his 12 games in January, including a plus-4 on January 29th against Fort Wayne and a plus-3 on January 28th at Maine. He was a plus-10 over his final five games in the month.
The 26-year-old has 19 points (6 goals-13 assists) and a plus-10 rating in 29 games with the Railers this season while also skating in three games with Springfield of the American Hockey League.
A native of North Reading, Massachusetts, Vesey has posted 35 points (11 goals-24 assists) in 76 career ECHL games with Worcester and Wichita while adding four points (1 goal-3 assists) in 28 career AHL games with Springfield and Bakersfield.
Prior to turning pro, Vesey tallied 82 points (39 goals-34 assists) in 145 career games at the University of Maine.
In recognition of their accomplishment, AMI Graphics will present Conlan Keenan and Nolan Vesey with a personalized Plus Performer of the Month Banner during an on-ice ceremony at an upcoming home game.
Runners-Up: Fedor Gordeev, Iowa; Patrick McNally, Reading and Luke Martin, Utah (+12).
Top Plus Performer(s) for Each Club: Adirondack – Paul Meyer (+1); Allen – Kris Myllari (+7); Atlanta – Derek Nesbitt and Cody Sylvester (+8); Cincinnati – Josh Burnside and Dajon Mingo (+4); Florida – Xavier Bouchard, Levko Koper and Chris McKay (+7); Fort Wayne – Shawn Boudrias and Will Graber (+3); Greenville – Brett Kemp (+8); Idaho – Mason Mitchell (+4); Indy – Jordan Schneider (+8); Jacksonville – Colin Markison (+1); Kalamazoo – Logan Lambdin and Tanner Sorenson (+9); Kansas City – Nick Pastujov (+9); Maine – Zach Malatesta (+3); Newfoundland – Brennan Kapcheck (+3); Norfolk – Marly Quince (+9); Orlando – Tyler Bird (+6); Rapid City – Jake Wahlin (+5); South Carolina – Nate Pionk (0); Trois-Rivières – William Leblanc (+6); Tulsa – Nathan Larose (+6); Wheeling – David Drake and Bobby Hampton (+2) and Wichita – Logan Fredericks (+3).
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