BENSENVILLE, Ill.- Jack Gardner of the Chicago Cougars Elite squad in the USPHL is red-hot, and his stellar play has been recognized once again. The 2006-born blueliner was named the Midwest Division Defenseman of the Month for February, marking the second consecutive month he has earned the honor after also taking home the award in January.
Gardner excelled throughout the month of February, putting up impressive numbers with 3 goals and 9 assists for 12 points in 13 games played. His offensive prowess from the blueline has been a major factor in the Cougars' success this season.
Jack has been tremendous for the Cougars all year. To win defenseman of the month once is an accomplishment, but to do it in back-to-back months really shows how consistently dominant he has been. Jack has been steady and reliable out on the ice, and gives the Cougars a big boost with his ability to create offense from the backend.
On the season, Gardner leads all Cougars defensemen with 8 goals and 23 assists for 31 total points through 39 games played. His solid two-way game was also on display in the postseason, where he recorded 4 points, including scoring the overtime game-winner in Game 2 against the Fort Wayne Spacemen.
With his breakout first season in the USPHL, Jack has solidified himself as one of the elite young defensemen in the league. His future looks extremely bright as he continues his development toward the professional ranks.
The entire Chicago Cougars organization congratulates Jack on this outstanding achievement of being named Midwest Division Defenseman of the Month for two months in a row!