Patrick Kyte named U SPORTS men's hockey athlete of the week
Nipissing's Katie Chomiak and Patrick Kyte from STFX are named the U SPORTS hockey players of the week for the period ending February 12, 2023.
Katie Chomiak and Patrick Kyte named U SPORTS hockey players of the week
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – Nipissing's Katie Chomiak and Patrick Kyte from STFX are named the U SPORTS hockey players of the week for the period ending February 12, 2023.
Katie Chomiak, Nipissing
Position: Forward
Hometown: Sudbury, Ont.
Year of eligibility: 2nd
Academic program: Arts
Sophomore Katie Chomiak scored all four goals for Nipissing this weekend, carrying the Lakers to two overtime 2-1 wins against the previously top-ranked Toronto Varsity Blues. The pair of wins launched the Lakers up four positions to sixth in the U SPORTS women's hockey Top 10.
Chomiak and the Lakers finish off the regular season by hosting the ninth-ranked Waterloo Warriors on Friday and then travelling to Ontario Tech on Saturday.
Patrick Kyte, STFX
Position: Defence
Hometown: Pembroke, Ont.
Year of eligibility: 2nd
Academic program: Business
Patrick Kyte of STFX had six points in two weekend wins to pick up player of the week honours. In Friday's 6-5 overtime win at Saint Mary's, Kyte scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, and added an assist as he received player of the game honours. The Pembroke, Ontario native followed with a nod as second star in the game Saturday with one goal and two assists as the X-Men defeated Acadia 4-2.
Kyte and the X-Men are back in action in the AUS playoffs this week. Their best-of-three series against Acadia starts on Feb. 15.