Offensive Player of the Week
Barret Ehgoetz, Niagara, Junior, Center, Kincardine, Ontario
In leading the Purple Eagles to a 5-2 upset of No. 1 New Hampshire, Ehgoetz recorded his second career
hat trick, notching three of Niagara’s first four goals, including the game-winner.
Dating back to the last three games of the 2002-03 season, Ehgoetz has scored 12 goals in his last six
games, including both of his career hat tricks.
Other nominees: Mark Bastl, Findlay; Spanky Leonard, Air Force.

Defensive Player of the Week
Will Hooper, Findlay, Freshman, Goalie, Woodbridge, Ontario
In his first collegiate start, Hooper stopped 29 of 32 shots to earn the victory in a 6-3 non-conference
win over Wayne State. In shutting out the Warriors over the first 40 minutes, he stopped 19 shots, including 17
in the second period.
Other nominees: Mike Polidor, Air Force; Jeff VanNynatten, Niagara.

Rookie of the Week
Brian Gineo, Air Force, Freshman, Defenseman, South Windsor, Conn.
Gineo helped lead the Falcons to a weekend sweep of American International by talling three points and
nine shots on goal.

He collected an assist in Friday’s victory before picking up his first collegiate goal just one minute into
Saturday’s affair. He also added an assist in the game, recorded seven shots on goal and was +2 for the contest.
Other nominees: Mike Batovanja, Findlay, Jeremy Hall, Niagara.