Kovalenko Continues Reign

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It’s halfway through the VHLM season and there’s been a steady presence on the defenseman leaderboard, though it might not be a name that everyone would expect.

Playing his first full season in the VHLM, Mississauga Hounds captain Slava Kovalenko rose quickly through the ranks and has staked his claim rather emphatically.

 

With 53 points in 36 games, Kovalenko has been a consistent name on the scoresheet, with 18 goals and 35 assists to his name so far. He also currently leads the VHLM in shots blocked, with 93 and he is second in power plays goals with 8 and in the top ten for hits.

 

Even he’s been surprised with what he’s been able to put together this season. “I really did my best to train hard during the off season, work on my defense as well as my slap shot so I could try and chip in where I could.” he said when asked about his current success. “But I don’t take any of it as guaranteed. I still have to keep working and pushing myself and as cool as it is to see my name up there, it’s not going to stay there if I get complacent.”

Given Kovalenko’s worth ethic, that seems unlikely to happen and it will be interesting to see where the defenseman ends up at the end of the regular season.

 

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Edited August 26 by OblivionWalker