PRINCETON, NJ – Wichita Thunder defenseman Dean Stewart has been named the Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month for April.
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Stewart scored two goals and added 13 assists for 15 points in 14 games during the month.
The 22-year-old picked up at least one point in 11 of his 14 games in April, including four multi-point games. Stewart ended the month on an eight-game point streak.
A native of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Stewart leads rookie defensemen, and is fifth overall among blueliners, with 33 points (6 goals-27 assists) in 47 games for the Thunder this season.
Prior to turning pro, Stewart tallied 45 points (7 goals-38 assists) in 130 career games at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
Also Nominated: Adam Brady (Kansas City) and Jesse Lees (Wheeling).
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