Bauer Hockey NAHL Defenseman of the Month: Tommy McDonough, New Hampshire Mountain Kings
Playing a huge role in the Mountain Kings’ eight-game heater is the 20-year-old from Madbury, New Hampshire, Tommy McDonough. The 5’9 lefty is in his second season with the New Hampshire Mountain Kings and has helped the squad go on a tear this past month. He earned at least one point in nine out of the 10 games he played. He was able to find the back of the net for the first time this season and then went three consecutive games with a goal.
McDonough shares what it means to be honored with the award.
“I am honored and grateful to have received this recognition. This is an award that has been earned by the efforts of the entire New Hampshire Mountain Kings team, players, coaches, and organization. We have an exceptional group this year, our success this month is just the start of great things to come.”
In November, he scored four goals, assisted 11 times, put together 15 total points, and has a +10 rating on the month. For the season, McDonough leads all defensemen in the league with 25 assists and is tied for first with 29 total points on the year. Additionally, from the goals he scored this past month, three out of the four goals, he struck first and put the first point on the board for the Mountain Kings.
New Hampshire’s head coach, Cam Robichaud explained how Tommy has been an asset to the Mountain Kings.
“Tommy is a fierce competitor with a high-level hockey IQ and a great skill set! Tommy has been elite the entire season and is a key factor in our team’s success in November. Tommy is equally as impressive off the ice with a 4.2 GPA. He is truly the definition of a student-athlete.”