by Robert Rice, Senior Writer, All Habs Hockey Magazine
TORONTO, ON — This week in review (January 28th – February 3rd), top honours belong to a name who hasn’t been heralded much this season.
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The Three Stars
1. C Daniel Pribyl 
Consistency has not been a strong suit for Daniel Pribyl this season in the Extraliga but for the time being he has begun his best run with Sparta Prague to date. Pribyl would start his week scoring the game-winning goal in a 4-2 victory over Kometa Brno. Pribyl would next open up with his 2nd 3-point game of his career after scoring one the previous week, scoring a goal and two assists in a 5-4 victory over Trinec. While his week ended in a loss, Pribyl would score his 4th goal in as many games in a 4-2 loss to Plzen. Pribyl is currently on a 4-game points streak, scoring 4 goals and 4 assists in that frame. Pribyl’s streak has raised him to just above a half point-per-game run on his season now with 19 points in 36 games, compared to 2 points in 17 last season in the Extraliga. Daniel Pribyl was drafted in the 6th round, 168th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2011 NHL Draft.
2. LW Tim Bozon
Tim Bozon continues to enjoy a steady campaign with the Kamloops Blazers this season. Bozon would open up his week on Monday scoring a goal and assist in a 6-5 victory for Kamloops over the Kelowna Rockets. Bozon would next add an assist on Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to the Portland Winterhawks. Bozon’s production would pick up on Friday as he scored two goals and two assists for his 3rd four-point game of the season in a 7-4 win over the Spokane Chiefs. Bozon would finish the week with a single assist on Saturday in a 3-2 shootout win over the Everett Silvertips. Bozon is currently on an 8-game points streak, scoring 5 goals and 9 assists over the span. Bozon has reached a new career high with 72 points in 52 games, he matched his rookie output of 71 points in his 51st game which was 20 fewer games than it took him last year.. Bozon is currently tied for 5th overall in WHL scoring. Tim Bozon was drafted in the 3rd round, 64th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2012 NHL Draft.
3. D Darren Dietz
It has been a season of ups and downs for the Saskatoon Blades, but Darren Dietz continues to help as he can as the team’s defensive scoring leader. Dietz began his campaign scoring a goal and assist in a 5-1 victory for Saskatoon over the Brandon Wheat Kings. Dietz would mark a pair of assists for Saskatoon in the following game, a 6-0 whitewash of the Calgary Hitmen. Dietz would mark a 3rd consecutive 2-point game in a row, picking up 2 more assists as Saskatoon defeated the Swit Current Broncos 5-1. Darren Dietz was selected in the 5th round, 138th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2011 NHL Draft.
On The Radar: 
– RW Danny Kristo scored a goal and assist.
– D Dalton Thrower scored two assists.
Question Marks:
– D Mac Bennett is out with a lower-body injury.
– LW Blake Geoffrion is out indefinitely while recovering from a depressed skull fracture..
– C Joonas Nättinen has had shoulder surgery and is out indefinitely.
– RW Erik Nyström has been out with an unspecified illness.
– RW Aaron Palushaj is out with a shoulder injury.
Complete Statistics for the week of January 28, 2013
Legend
Skaters: Games Played, Goals, Assists, +/-, Penalty Minutes
Goalies: Wins, Losses, Overtime Losses, Shootout Losses, Goals Against Average, Save Percentage
Teams: Wins, Losses, Overtime Losses, Shootout Losses. For NCAA, Wins, Losses, Ties. For Elitserien/Allsvenskan/Extraliga, Wins, Losses, Overtime Losses.
Season Stats: Season scoring prior to the past week.
The AHL Report: The Hamilton Bulldogs have been the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens since 2002. It is the most common route for developing Montreal Canadiens prospects into full-time members of the organization. There are currently 12 members of the Hamilton Bulldogs that can be thought to have future consideration for an NHL position. The Hamilton Bulldogs are 14-23-1-5 this season, 5th in the North Division, 30th overall in the AHL.
D Nathan Beaulieu: 20 years old, 6’2”, 194 pounds, LH shot.
| Season Stats | 40GP | 2G | 11A | -11 | 35 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | -2 | 2 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 42GP | 2G | 11A | -13 | 37 PIM |
C Michaël Bournival: 20 years old, 5’11, 191 pounds, LH shot.
| Season Stats | 37GP | 3G | 10A | -4 | 18 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | +1 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 39GP | 3G | 10A | -3 | 18 PIM |
C Gabriel Dumont: 22 years old, 5’10”, 189 pounds, RH shot.
| Season Stats | 39GP | 13G | 11A | +5 | 48 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 1G | 0A | 0 | 9 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 41GP | 14G | 11A | +5 | 57 PIM |
D Morgan Ellis: 20 years old, 6’1″, 202 pounds, RH shot.
| Season Stats | 37GP | 3G | 4A | -9 | 41 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | -1 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 39GP | 3G | 4A | -10 | 41 PIM |
RW Brendan Gallagher: 20 years old, 5’9″, 182 pounds, RH shot.
| Season Stats | 36GP | 10G | 10A | -1 | 61 PIM |
LW Blake Geoffrion: 24 years old, 6’1”, 190 pounds, LH shot.
| Season Stats | 10GP | 4G | 2A | -3 | 9 PIM |
RW Patrick Holland: 21 years old, 6’, 175 pounds, RH shot.
| Season Stats | 39GP | 5G | 6A | -10 | 2 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | -3 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 41GP | 5G | 6A | -13 | 2 PIM |
RW Louis Leblanc: 21 years old, 6’, 190 pounds, RH shot.
| Season Stats | 27GP | 4G | 2A | -4 | 21 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | -1 | 4 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 29GP | 4G | 2A | -5 | 25 PIM |
C Joonas Nättinen: 21 years old, 6’2”, 187 pounds, RH shot.
| Season Stats | 24GP | 5G | 4A | +6 | 8 PIM |
RW Aaron Palushaj: 22 years old, 6′, 188 pounds, RH shot.
| Season Stats | 21GP | 7G | 3A | -9 | 18 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 0GP | 0G | 0A | 0 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 21GP | 7G | 3A | -9 | 18 PIM |
D Greg Pateryn: 21 years old, 6’2”, 219 pounds, RH shot.
| Season Stats | 7GP | 0G | 1A | -3 | 0 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | -3 | 2 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 9GP | 0G | 1A | -6 | 2 PIM |
LW Steve Quailer: 22 years old, 6’4”, 209 pounds, LH shot.
| Season Stats | 40GP | 4G | 4A | -4 | 23 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | -2 | 4 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 42GP | 4G | 4A | -6 | 27 PIM |
D Jarred Tinordi: 20 years old, 6’6″, 218 pounds, LH shot
| Season Stats | 39GP | 1G | 4A | -3 | 44 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | -3 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 41GP | 1G | 4A | -6 | 44 PIM |
The Juniors Report: The Canadiens currently feature prospects playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and the Western Hockey League (WHL). These leagues can be considered the primary conduit towards professional hockey in North America.
QMJHL:
LW Olivier Archambault: 19 years old, 5’11”, 184 pounds. LH shot.
Junior Club: Drummondville Voltigeurs
Team Record: 27-19-2-2
| Season Stats | 45GP | 20G | 23A | -1 | 34 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | -4 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 47GP | 20G | 23A | -5 | 34 PIM |
LW Charles Hudon: 18 years old, 5’10”, 171 pounds, LH shot.
Junior Club: Chicoutimi Saguenéens – Team Captain
Team Record: 24-24-2-3
| Season Stats | 39GP | 25G | 27A | +14 | 50 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 0G | 0A | -4 | 2 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 41GP | 25G | 27A | +10 | 52 PIM |
OHL:
C Alex Galchenyuk: 18 years old, 6’0”, 194 pounds, LH shot.
Junior Club: Sarnia Sting – Team Captain
| Season Stats | 33GP | 27G | 34A | +16 | 22 PIM |
C Brady Vail: 18 years old, 6’, 195 pounds, LH shot.
Junior Club: Windsor Spitfires – Alternate Captain
Team Record: 21-23-1-6
| Season Stats | 48GP | 14G | 25A | -13 | 28 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 3GP | 1G | 1A | 0 | 5 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 51GP | 15G | 26A | -13 | 33 PIM |
WHL:
LW Tim Bozon: 18 years old, 6’0”, 183 pounds, LH shot.
Junior Club: Kamloops Blazers
Team Record: 35-15-2-3
| Season Stats | 48GP | 28G | 36A | +29 | 42 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 4GP | 3G | 5A | -1 | 6 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 52GP | 31G | 41A | +28 | 48 PIM |
D Darren Dietz: 19 years old, 6’1”, 195 pounds, RH shot.
Junior Club: Saskatoon Blades – Alternate Captain
Team Record: 27-21-0-3
| Season Stats | 46GP | 12G | 15A | -20 | 69 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 3GP | 1G | 5A | +6 | 2 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 49GP | 13G | 20A | -14 | 71 PIM |
D Dalton Thrower: 19 years old, 5’11”, 200 pounds, RH shot.
Junior Club: Saskatoon Blades
Team Record: 27-21-0-3
| Season Stats | 32GP | 4G | 13A | +14 | 62 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 3GP | 0G | 2A | +3 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 35GP | 4G | 15A | +17 | 62 PIM |
US College Hockey (NCAA) Report: The Canadiens have drafted a number of college players in recent years, these are generally ‘project players’ who benefit from additional years in lower level hockey to develop their skills.
D Mac Bennett: 21 years old, 6′, 180 pounds, LH shot.
NCAA Team: University of Michigan Wolverines – Alternate Captain
Team Record: 10-16-2
| Season Stats | 19GP | 4G | 9A | 0 | 4 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 0GP | 0G | 0A | 0 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 19GP | 4G | 9A | 0 | 4 PIM |
RW Danny Kristo: 22 years old, 5’11”, 188 pounds, RH shot.
NCAA Team: University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux – Alternate Captain
Team Record: 14-8-6
| Season Stats | 24GP | 15G | 18A | +8 | 18 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 1G | 1A | -1 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 26GP | 16G | 19A | +7 | 18 PIM |
C Mark MacMillan: 21 years old, 6’, 183 pounds, LH shot.
NCAA Team: University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux
Team Record: 14-8-6
| Season Stats | 26GP | 8G | 9A | +7 | 18 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 2GP | 1G | 0A | -1 | 2 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 28GP | 9G | 9A | +6 | 20 PIM |
Czech Extraliga Report: The Extraliga is the top professional league in the Czech Republic.
C Daniel Pribyl: 20 years old, 6’3”, 193 pounds, RH shot.
Extraliga Team: HC Sparta Prague
Team Record: 27-17-2
| Season Stats | 33GP | 7G | 7A | +9 | 10 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 3GP | 3G | 2A | +3 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 36GP | 10G | 9A | +12 | 10 PIM |
Elitserien Report: The Elitserien or Swedish Elite League is the top professional league of Sweden. A prospect playing well in this league is a typical indication they may be ready for the NHL. The Allsvenskan is the secondary professional league of Sweden, playing directly under the Elitserien.
RW Sebastian Collberg: 18 years old, 5’11”, 180 pounds, RH shot.
Elitserien Team: Frölunda HC
Team Record: 24-18-5
| Season Stats | 24GP | 5G | 3A | +2 | 4 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 3GP | 0G | 0A | 0 | 2 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 27GP | 5G | 3A | +2 | 6 PIM |
Allsvenskan Team: Örebro HK
| Season Stats | 15GP | 6G | 2A | +4 | 2 PIM |
D Magnus Nygren: 22 years old, 6’1”, 191 pounds, RH shot.
Elitserien Team: Färjestads BK
Team Record: 29-12-5
| Season Stats | 39GP | 10G | 13A | +8 | 47 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 3GP | 0G | 1A | 0 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 42GP | 10G | 14A | +8 | 47 PIM |
RW Erik Nyström: 19 years old, 5’11”, 176 pounds, LH shot.
Allsvenskan Team: Karlskrona HK
Team Record: 10-33-1
| Season Stats | 15GP | 2G | 3A | +1 | 4 PIM |
| Weekly Stats | 0GP | 0G | 0A | 0 | 0 PIM |
| Complete Stats | 15GP | 2G | 3A | +1 | 4 PIM |
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