FIRST STAR: JONI ORTIO
Ortio, who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Draft, is now 11-1-0 on the season. With his 328 saves on 355 shots, he has a 2.28 GAA and a .924 save percentage.
SECOND STAR: MARKUS GRANLUND
Ortio's fellow Finn also had a great week, extending his point streak to nine games with two solid offensive outings against the Rampage. On Friday, Granlund scored one goal and three points in the 4-2 win against San Antonio and on Saturday, he notched the Heat's fourth goal of the evening. Granlund was sidelined with an injury early in the season but since joining the lineup in mid-October, he has steadily progressed and adjusted to the North American game. He is now third in scoring amongst current Heat skaters with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 22 games.
Heat Three Stars Of The Week: 08.12.13