Springfield, Massachusetts …American Hockey League announced today Grand Rapids Griffins forward John Leonard has been selected as Fortune Tyres 'Looking For More' AHL Player of the Month November.
Each month, the Fortune Tires “Expect More” AHL Player of the Month Award recognizes an outstanding player in the league who has excelled. As the official tire of the AHL, Fortune Tires will donate $500 to the player's charity of choice and $2,500 to the Player of the Year charity, highlighting the company's commitment to excellence and community impact.
Leonard had nine goals (including three game-winners) and seven assists for 16 points in 10 games for the league-leading Griffins last month. On November 2, he scored twice in a 6-2 win over Rockford and made three points against Rockford on November 19 and Texas on November 25. Leonard ended November by scoring the decisive goals in a 3-2 win over Iowa State on November 28 and a 1-0 victory over Iowa State on November 30.
Leonard, a fifth-year pro from Amherst, Mass., leads the AHL with 15 goals and is tied for first with 24 points in 15 games with the Griffins this season. He was selected to the AHL All-Star Second Team last season after setting career highs in goals (36) and points (61), totaling 98 goals and 97 assists for 195 points in 264 AHL games with San Jose, Milwaukee, Tucson, Charlotte and Grand Rapids. Leonard was originally a sixth-round pick out of San Jose in the 2018 NHL Draft and has six goals and 11 assists in 70 career NHL games with San Jose, Nashville and Arizona.
