21-4-2011 Player of the week: Vladimir Tarasenko (R)

Player of the week: Vladimir Tarasenko (R)
NHL has awarded Vladimir Tarasenko (R) of Tampa Bay Lightning as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Vladimir Tarasenko was originally drafted to the NHL by the St. Louis Blues in the 1st round of the 2010 entry draft. He has appeared in 57 NHL games during his career, notching 12 goals and adding 18 assists along with 2 penalty minutes. The 19 year old right wing has played 57 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, totalling 12+18=30 with 2 PIM. He has also played 25 games with the Detroit Vipers this season, totalling 5+3=8 with 0 PIM.