KHL names its players of the sixth week

Andrei Shutov, Valery Orekhov and Sheldon Rempal were named the KHL's top goaltender, defenceman and forward for the sixth week of the season. Maxim Zagrebin received the rookie award, the league announced.

Barys goaltender Shutov earned the weekly award for the second time in his career. He played two games and kept a clean sheet in the 1:0 win over Sibir.

Metallurg defenceman Orekhov received the honour for the first time. He collected five points in three games, scoring two goals and providing three assists.

Salavat Yulaev forward Rempal was also a first-time winner. He scored three goals and added one assist in three appearances.

His teammate Zagrebin won the rookie award for the second time. He recorded three points in three games, with a goal and two assists.