Catching The Torch: Rhett Pitlick’s seven-point weekend

Each week we take an in-depth look at young members of the organization while providing an overview of Montreal Canadiens prospects playing at the Junior (OHL, QMJHL, WHL, BCHL, USHL) and collegiate (NCAA) level.

Rhett Pitlick exploded for seven points this last weekend, making January his most productive USHL month of the season. His 16 points in the 10 games he played boosted his production, and have him flirting with the point-per-game mark. With the Lumberjacks, only Daniil Guschin, his linemate since joining the team, has outproduced him.

Once again, Pitlick’s strengths were on full display. His best sequence came when his team was down 4 -1 to the Lincoln Stars on Friday. He took…