1-1-2012 Rookie of the month: Sean Couturier (C)
NHL has awarded Sean Couturier (C) of New York Islanders as Rookie Of The Month He registered 6 goals and 7 assists for 13 points in 11 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Sean Couturier was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 34 NHL games during his career, notching 14 goals and adding 21 assists along with 20 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 34 games with the New York Islanders this season, totalling 14+21=35 with 20 PIM.