Wichita's Peters is AMI Graphics/ECHL Plus Performer of the Month

Action photo of Alex Peters of the Wichita Thunder

Wichita Thunder defenseman Alex Peters is the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for April after leading the league with a plus-minus rating of +13 during the month.

Peters posted an even or better rating in each of his 12 games in April, including three games where he was +3 – April 22 and April 23 at Kansas City and April 28 against Utah.

The 24-year-old has posted six points (2g-4a) and a +8 rating in 22 games with the Thunder this season.

Prior to turning pro, Peters posted 33 points (9g-24a) in 51 games at St. Mary’s University and recorded 71 points (14g-57a) in 239 career games in the Ontario Hockey League with Plymouth and Flint.

In recognition of his accomplishment, AMI Graphics will present Alex Peters with a personalized Plus Performer of the Month Banner at an upcoming Thunder home game.

Runner Up: Nolan Valleau, Orlando (+11).

Top Plus Performer(s) for Each Club: Allen - Matt Register (+4); Florida - Cole MacDonald and Marcus Vela (+4); Fort Wayne - Jackson Leef (+8); Greenville - Garrett Thompson (+8); Indy - Tim Davison and Alex Rauter (+2); Jacksonville - Mike Szmatula (+10); Kansas City - Marcus Crawford (+4); Rapid City - Cedric Montminy (+6); South Carolina - Andrew Cherniwchan (+6); Tulsa - Curtis Leonard (+6); Utah - Ryan Lowney and Cedric Pare (+4) and Wheeling - Austin Fyten and Nick Rivera (+6).