Rookie of the month: Knut Zheldin (R)
NHL has awarded Knut Zheldin (R) of Phoenix Coyotes as Rookie Of The Month He registered 6 goals and 7 assists for 13 points in 14 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Russia, Knut Zheldin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 39 NHL games during his career, notching 12 goals and adding 12 assists along with 24 penalty minutes. The 18 year old right wing has played 39 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 12+12=24 with 24 PIM.