Jay Merkley first Pronghorn to win Grad of the Month since 2012
NEW WESTMINSTER – Lethbridge Pronghorn forward Jay Merkley has been named Canada West WHL Grad of the Month for December.
He’s the first U of L player to win the award since Dustin Moore claimed the honour in January of 2012.
Merkley recorded a trio of goals and a pair of assists over the December 2-3 weekend, as the Pronghorns swept the Regina Cougars during the lone weekend of conference action this month before the midseason break.
After missing a full month of action with an injury, Merkley returned to the lineup for Lethbridge in mid-November and has been a consistent performer ever since. The second-year forward has eight points in as many Canada West games for the fifth-place ‘Horns, who finished their first half schedule with wins in five of six games, including three against nationally ranked opponents.