Topeka RoadRunners Forward Tyler Poulsen Named NAHL South Division Star of the Week

Thanks to a weekend road sweep of the Tornado and a subsequent seven-game winning streak, the Topeka RoadRunners sit comfortably in 2nd place in the South Division and still have their sights set on 1st place. Leading the way this past weekend was 19-year-old forward Tyler Poulsen. The Arvada, Colorado native made a significant impact in each of the RoadRunners two wins in Texas in the weekend sweep. On Friday, Poulsen (5'7/146) had an assist in the eventual game-tying goal in Topeka's 4-3 win over the Tornado. A night later, he scored twice (including the game-winning goal) and added an assist in a 4-2 win over Texas. He was also a +3 during the weekend. "We acquired Tyler for exactly what he has been doing, which is adding depth to our offense and providing some spark and talent," said Topeka head coach Scott Langer. "He has been very dynamic, especially since Christmas and is a threat every time he touches the ice. Tyler plays with a lot of speed and plays with some grit. He is tough to play against."