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ESPN presents the best player in the world of the week, celebrating the player that has the best stats, impact or storyline to earn the honor. To nominate someone, please email us here by midnight on Monday each week. Photos and context are encouraged!

Ty Ronning, Maine Mariners (ECHL)

On Saturday night, the Mariners were down 4-1 to Manchester with less than 14 minutes remaining in the game. That's when Ronning set up Michael McNicholas for a goal. One minute and 27 seconds later, Ronning scored his first goal of the season. Then he scored again, 4:07 after that, to tie the game.