Toronto,
ON - The Ontario Hockey League announced the OHL
Academic Players of the Month for January, 2012,
which includes Nathan Chiarlitti of the Sarnia
Sting, Curtis Meighan of the Kitchener Rangers,
Carter Verhaeghe of the Niagara IceDogs, and
Daniel Altshuller of the Oshawa Generals.
West Division-
The OHL Academic Player of the Month for January
in the West Division is Defenseman Nathan
Chiarlitti of the Sarnia Sting. Chiarlitti,
who recently turned 20-years-old from Maple,
Ontario, is registered in a Bachelor of Science
program at the University of Guelph. Over the
past two seasons, Nathan has worked hard to
combine on-ice success with excellence in the
classroom. During the fall semester this year,
Nathan completed two courses at the University
of Guelph with an 80% average and is currently
enrolled in Marketing and Family Studies. Nathan
is an excellent example of how an OHL player can
achieve The Best of Both Worlds.
Midwest Division - The OHL
Academic Player of the Month for January in the
Midwest Division is Center Curtis Meighan
of the Kitchener Rangers. Meighan, a 17-year-old
native of Ottawa, Ontario, is described by both
his coaches and teachers as a very hardworking
young man who continually strives for success.
His focus and dedication to excellence will
serve him well as he continues to pursue his
academic and athletic goals.
Central Division-
The OHL Academic Player of the Month for January
in the Central Division is Center Carter
Verhaeghe of the Niagara IceDogs. Verhaeghe,
a 16-year-old native of Waterdown, Ontario, is
currently maintaining an 84% average in his
Grade 11 University prep courses while attending
Governor Simcoe Secondary School.
East Division-
The OHL Academic Player of the Month for January
in the East Division is Goaltender Daniel
Altshuller of the Oshawa Generals.
Altshuller, a 17-year-old native of Ottawa,
Ontario, attends Henry Street High School. Dan
is currently taking University credits and he is
achieving an 86% average. Dan is excelling both
in classroom as well as on the ice.
2011-12 OHL Academic Players of
the Month:
West Division:
January Nathan Chiarlitti, Sarnia Sting
December Justin Kea, Saginaw Spirit
November Thomas Wilson, Plymouth Whalers
October Anthony Cortellessa, Windsor Spitfires
Midwest Division:
January Curtis Meighan, Kitchener Rangers
December Spencer Turcotte, Guelph Storm
November Adam Pelech, Erie Otters
October Chris Bigras, Owen Sound Attack
Central Division:
January Carter Verhaeghe, Niagara IceDogs
December - Jordan Auld, Brampton Battalion
November Aaron Ekblad, Barrie Colts
October Ryan Duhaime, Mississauga St.
Michaels Majors
East Division:
January Daniel Altshuller, Oshawa Generals
December Andrew Tessier, Kingston Frontenacs
November Michael Curtis, Belleville Bulls
October Slater Koekkoek, Peterborough Petes
