Carr named AHL Rookie of the Month

by Ryan Fay

Former Union forward Daniel Carr was named the American Hockey League's Rookie of the Month for February, the league announced Tuesday.

Carr, who plays for the Hamilton Bulldogs, is the first former Union player to win the award.

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"It's one of those things that's a team thing," Carr said of the honor. "We've had some success this past month as a team and that's kind of how these things happen."

In 11 games during the month, Carr notched a league-high 10 goals while adding two assists. His plus-12 rating was tied for best in the circuit.

"I just got some bounces this month," Carr said. "Playing with guys like Charlie [Hudon], Eric [Tangradi] and Sven [Andrighetto] makes the game so easy. A lot of credit [goes] to those guys and [we'll] try to keep it going."

Overall, Carr has 19 goals, 12 assists and a plus-16 rating in 57 games this season. He leads the Bulldogs in goals and plus/minus rating. The Sherwood Park, Alta. native is tied for the league lead in tallies by a rookie.

In recognition of his achievement, Carr will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Bulldogs home game.

Carr played for Union from 2010-2014 and ranks as the program's Division I era career leader in goals (78) and points (157). He signed with the Montreal Canadiens last April after leading Union to its first NCAA title.

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