1-2-2012 Rookie of the month: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C)
NHL has awarded Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C) of Montreal Canadiens as Rookie Of The Month He registered 9 goals and 9 assists for 18 points in 14 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 50 NHL games during his career, notching 16 goals and adding 24 assists along with 28 penalty minutes. The 18 year old center has played 50 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 16+24=40 with 28 PIM.