AHLers Make History: Deepest Respect: Steeves, Hryckowian, & Garand Honored in December

**AHL Awards: Alex Steves, Justin Hrykovian, and Dylan Garland Take Top Honors**

The American Hockey League (AHL) has announced its December award winners, and three players have taken top honors. Alex Steves, the forward for the Toronto Marlies, has been awarded the AHL Player of the Month, while Justin Hrykovian, the forward for the Texas Stars, has been named AHL Rookie of the Month. Additionally, Dylan Garland, the goalie for the Hartford Wolf Pack, has been selected as the AHL Goaltender of the Month.

**Alex Steves: AHL Player of the Month**

Steves had an impressive December, playing 10 games for the Toronto Marlies and scoring 7 goals and 9 assists for 16 points. His impressive performance earned him the AHL Player of the Month award. In three weeks with the NHL, Steves returned to the Marlies lineup on December 6 and scored a goal and an assist in the regular season, helping Toronto win 3-2 against Laval. He also scored twice in the rematch against the Rockets on December 7, and hit a three-pointer each against Lehigh Valley on December 10 and Bakersfield on December 14, helping the Marlies win consecutive comebacks. Steves assisted in a five-game winning streak, including scoring the winning goal in a Boxing Day victory over Belleville at Scotiabank Arena.

**Justin Hrykovian: AHL Rookie of the Month**

Hrykovian made his NHL debut this month after scoring seven goals and 10 points in 10 games for the Texas Stars in December. He provided two assists in the Stars’ 5-3 victory over Ontario and another assist in the Stars’ 4-2 victory over Henderson on December 8. He also scored twice against Chicago on December 21. Hrykovian was recalled by Dallas and appeared in two games for his parent club, the Stars, including his NHL debut on December 29 in Chicago. The 23-year-old from Isla-Bizard, Quebec, is currently tied for the AHL rookie lead with 12 goals and 26 points, and his +17 rating leads all forwards in the entire league.

**Dylan Garland: AHL Goaltender of the Month**

Garland had an impressive December, starting six games for the Hartford Wolf Pack and allowing just eight goals on 192 shots, a 1.35 goals-against average, and a.958 save percentage (two shutouts). He made 31 saves in a 6-1 win over Bridgeport on December 4, and stopped two straight games, saving 24 shots against Rockford on December 6. He extended his shutout streak to 197 minutes and 2 seconds against Laval on December 14 and saved 43 of 44 shots against Providence on December 20, earning first-star honors.

**FAQs**

Q: Who were the winners of the December AHL awards?
A: Alex Steves, the forward for the Toronto Marlies, won the AHL Player of the Month award, while Justin Hrykovian, the forward for the Texas Stars, won the AHL Rookie of the Month award, and Dylan Garland, the goalie for the Hartford Wolf Pack, won the AHL Goaltender of the Month award.

Q: What was Alex Steves’ performance like in December?
A: Steves played 10 games for the Marlies, scoring 7 goals and 9 assists for 16 points, leading the team in goals, points, and plus-minus (+13).

Q: What was Justin Hrykovian’s performance like in December?
A: Hrykovian scored seven goals and 10 points in 10 games for the Texas Stars, making his NHL debut on December 29 and assisting in the Stars’ 5-3 victory over Ontario.

Q: What was Dylan Garland’s performance like in December?
A: Garland started six games for the Hartford Wolf Pack, allowing just eight goals on 192 shots, a 1.35 goals-against average, and a.958 save percentage (two shutouts).

**Conclusion**

The AHL has announced its December award winners, and three players have taken top honors. Alex Steves, Justin Hrykovian, and Dylan Garland have demonstrated exceptional performances, showcasing their skills and dedication to their teams. Steves’ impressive scoring streak, Hrykovian’s strong rookie season, and Garland’s impressive goaltending have all earned them well-deserved recognition. As the AHL season continues, fans can expect more impressive performances from these talented players and others.