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CODY JACOBS NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Edmonton's Glaves, McKay honored; MacLeod wins first rookie award

04/01/2008

Chicago's Cody Jacobs was named Offensive Player and Overall Player of the Week. The 22-year-old forward scored six goals and one assist in the Shamrox's 15-10 win over Minnesota on Saturday at Sears Centre. The game marked just the fourth start of the season for the second-year pro, who saw his first action of 2008 on March 1st. Jacobs scored five of his goals in a 9-0 Chicago run that spanned through the entire second and third quarters. The win marked the second straight for the Shamrox (3-7).

Edmonton's Rory Glaves was named Defensive Player of the Week. Glaves defended San Jose All-Star forward Colin Doyle for much of the game, holding him scoreless in the Rush's 12-5 victory over the Stealth on Saturday at Rexall Place. The 26-year-old defender also scooped four loose balls and scored a shorthanded goal in the win.

Teammate Chris McKay was named Transition Player of the Week. McKay recorded one goal, three assists, and 12 loose balls in his first-career game in a Rush jersey. The 27-year-old Victoria native did not see any action in 2008 until the Rush signed him last Tuesday. Edmonton (3-7) has won three of their last four games.

Rochester's Matt MacLeod was named Rookie of the Week. The 20-year-old forward matched a career-high with two goals and one assist in Rochester's 20-12 win over first-place Philadelphia on Saturday at Blue Cross Arena. The Knighthawks (5-6) currently trail Buffalo by 1.5 games for the final playoff spot in the East.

Week 15 Results
Saturday, March 22
Philadelphia 12 at Rochester 20
Minnesota 10 at Chicago 15
San Jose 5 at Edmonton 12

The Weekly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the General Managers and Head Coaches of the league's 12 teams.