The USPHL has announced that Tampa Bay Juniors blueliner Lucas Gonzalez is the Florida Elite Division Defenseman of the Month.

Gonzalez, an ‘04 out of Longmont, put up a strong month with a 3-8-11 line in nine games, while also skating an average of 19:50 per game for the Florida Division-leading Juniors. That was good for second on the team, and his plus-7 rating last month was good for second among the Tampa Bay defense.

Gonzalez split his time between the Premier and Elite last season and has been a great staple for the Juniors who are on a five-game winning streak. He has 31 points in 37 games this year.

During his youth hockey days, Gonzalez played for the Hyland Hills Jaguars.

Photo/Alex Walworth

(February 8, 2024)