Bullogs sophomore defenseman Ty Hanson has been named the National Collegiate Hockey Conference Defenseman of the Week for the second time this season.
The Hermantown native led all NCHC players with seven blocked shots in last weekend’s series against No. 8 North Dakota, including four in Friday’s 4-3 overtime victory. Hanson also scored the game-winning goal just 43 seconds into overtime and added an assist for a two-point weekend.
Hanson ranks second nationally with a plus/minus rating of plus-11, trailing only teammate Max Plante (plus-13). He is tied for third among NCAA defensemen with 10 points in 10 games on three goals and seven assists, including two game-winners. Hanson also leads the Bulldogs in average ice time at 23 minutes, 53 seconds per game.
The weekly honor marks UMD’s sixth NCHC award of the season. Previous winners include Plante and Jayson Shaugabay as forwards of the week and goaltender Adam Gajan, who has twice been recognized.
UMD returns to Amsoil Arena this weekend to face St. Cloud State in NCHC play. Friday’s game begins at 7:07 p.m., with Saturday’s matchup set for 6:07 p.m.
