Barlow named Reebok Hockey ECHL Player of the Month

(Boise, ID) ? The ECHL announced Thursday that Idaho Steelheads forward Evan Barlow has been named the league?s Reebok Hockey Player of the Month for January. Barlow, 25, had 21 points (8 goals, 13 assists) in 15 games during the month for Idaho, including 13 points during a current six-game point streak for the Strathmore, Alberta, native. It?s the second time Barlow has received a league-wide monthly award. He was the ECHL?s Rookie of the Month last January. He was also honored when he was named a member of the league?s All-Rookie team following the season after netting 75 points in 58 regular-season games and helping the Steelheads reach the ECHL?s Kelly Cup finals. Barlow returned to Idaho from Europe on December 31. In the 17 games since his return, the Steelheads are averaging 3.5 goals per game. In the 31 games prior to his return, the team was averaging just 2.7 goals per game. It is the sixth time an Idaho skater has been recognized by the ECHL as the league?s Player of the Month. Mark Derlago (January 2010), Bryan McGregor (March 2009), John Lammers (March 2008), D?Arcy McConvey (March 2006), and Garett Bembridge (November 2005) are the other five. The Steelheads return to the ice on Wednesday, February 9, against the Bakersfield Condors at Qwest Arena. It?s a ?Twice the Ice? week, where fans can purchase a ticket for Wednesday?s game for $15 and get a ticket to Saturday night?s game for just $7. Contact the Steelheads front office at 208.383.0080 for more information.