Gopher hockey fans were treated to a glimse of the future over the weekend. Last weekend included a sweep of Ohio State and a Sunday victory over the U.S. Under-18 team . The Gophers continued their dominance over CCHA teams by (17-1-2 in last 10 games), but it took a stellar third period in nets by freshman Alex Kangas. Kangas made 21 of his 32 saves in the 2-1 Friday victory over the Buckeyes. It was the college debut for the Rochester native.
The most impressive freshman so far this year has been Cade Fairchild, who has a goal and an assist. The freshman defenseman also has a +5 and has only been on the ice for one opponent goal, which came while CC was on the power play.
Gopher Hockey weekend preview/last week's review
The Gophers received verbal committments from two players this past week, one a forward from Wisconsin and another a defenseman from Eden Prairie. Read about it at the Gopher Hockey Blog.
South St. Paul's Alex Stalock, White Bear Lake's Matt Greer and Duluth Native Rob Bordson star in UMD's shut out over Denver last Saturday. UMD earns split.
Warroad native T.J. Oshie was named Offensive Player of the week in the WCHA. Plymouth native Mike Zacharias was named WCHA Defensive player of the week in his performance against Alaska Anchorage last weekend, which included a shut out on Saturday.
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