Former Hitmen Name AHL player of the week

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Portland Pirates center Ryan Getzlaf has been named AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 18, 2005. In three games last week, Getzlaf recorded three goals and seven assists for 10 points as the Pirates moved into sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division.
It's taken just 11 games for Ryan Getzlaf to assume Portland's team scoring lead with 25 points.