Johnston named first star of the week

Ross Johnston. Photo by Darrell Theriault

Charlottetown Islanders forward Ross Johnston was named today the QMJHL's first star of the week for March 16-22, 2015.

The 21-year-old, Charlottetown native scored three goals and six points in two games while maintaining a plus-three rating.

Johnston started the week with a goal and an assist on Friday March 20 against the Saint John Sea Dogs in a 6-5 overtime win. The next night in Moncton, the former Wildcat scored a pair of goals and assists in a wild 7-6 win over the Wildcats.

Johnston finished the season with a career-high 18 goals and 32 points in 44 games.

Samuel Morin of the Rimouski Oceanic was the week's second star and Drummondville Voltigeurs forward Alexandre Barret-Boulet was the week's third star.