Post Info TOPIC: Kik Becomes Second Player To Record 100 Assists; First With 200 PIM
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Kik Becomes Second Player To Record 100 Assists; First With 200 PIM
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In a season that has allowed several Phantom players to reach milestones, another major accomplishment was recorded on Sunday during the team's 5-4 victory over the Deke Squad.  Five-year-Phantom forward Trent Kik was able to etch his name into two separate categories for the West Michigan Phantoms.  First and most importantly, the Sparta native has become only the second player in the nearly 10-year history of the Phantoms to capture 100 assists.  The century-eclipsing helper was recorded during the third period at Walker Ice & Fitness when Trent Kik assisted (along with Gordie Anderson) on a Matt Zehr goal 3:41 into the final frame to even the duel at 3-3.  The milestone reached by Trent Kik could not have been written any better, as all three members of the Phantom's "Meat-Lovers-Line" would tally a point in the historic accomplishment.  Trent Kik not only became just the second player to record 100 assists in a Phantom jersey, but also became the first person to reach 200 penalty minutes in team history during that January 22nd clash at Walker.  Kik would record three separate minors during the game against Deke Squad (two of which are believed to be a case of mistaken identity) to climb into the double-century-category with his 200th, 201st and 202nd penalty minute of his Phantom career.  While the exact number of games that Trent Kik has played in while in a Phantom jersey is uncertain, it is believed to be around 242 games.  With so many (Phantom) games under his belt, it is no wonder why Trent has been able to reach the triple digits in goals scored, assists and penalty minutes. "Trent is a player who gives his all when he is on the rink as he brings so much energy, heart and passion with each shift," said team goaltender Kevin Wootton. "From joining the team in 2006 and playing with so many players over the past five years, Trent has grown from a teenager into a vital role as Co-Captain and Ambassador of the Phantoms," Wootton said.  Throughout the seasons, Kik has been a part of Phantom Hockey during the team's Brass-league-play at Rivertown Sports starting in 2006, Bronze and Silver action at Cedar Rock Sports Plex, Sunday-Night Ice league at Walker Ice & Fitness and has been called in numerous times at Rivertown and Cedar Rock to act as a sub for other leagues in which the Phantoms have been involved in. "I knew Trent was capable of reaching both of these milestones the first time I met him" said the Phantoms Chris Benedict. "He is a skilled power forward with great hands (reminds me of myself) and is an unselfish player" Benedict added. "As a power forward he won't put up with any **** either, obviously. 200 PIM's is a record that will probably not last long knowing the history of the Phantoms, but good on ya kid," closed Benedict.  Trent Kik is expected to be in the lineup on Sunday, January 29th when the Phantoms take on West Michigan Precision Machining at Walker Ice & Fitness.  It is worthy to note that statistics are only kept for Phantom games played at Cedar Rock Sports and Walker Ice & Fitness, as Rivertown Sports does not keep track of player statistics.  The Phantoms would like to congratulate Trent Kik on both of his recent milestones.



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