Trois-Rivières' Bizier named Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month

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Trois-Rivières' Bizier named Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month

Trois-Rivières Lions forward Mathieu Bizier has been named the Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month for October.

Bizier scored six goals and added six assists for 12 points in seven games during the opening month of the ECHL season.

The 25-year-old had at least one point in each of his seven games in October, highlighted by three points (1g-2a) on Oct. 16 against Trenton, and three other outings in which he had two points.

A native of Lévis, Quebec, Bizier leads ECHL rookies, and is third overall, with 12 points (6g-6a). He made his pro debut with the Lions late last season, putting up 15 points (7g-8a) in 21 games.

Prior to turning pro, Bizier recorded 99 points (38g-61a) in 103 career games at Concordia University and totaled 184 points (79g-105a) in 289 career games in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League with Gatineau and Rimouski.