Blackhawks prospect Ian Mitchell reached double digits in points this season with a three-assist outing (two primary) in No. 1 Denver’s 6-2 win over Niagara. The right-handed defenseman also had four shots on goal in the game and followed that with three blocked shots in a 4-0 win.
Mitchell has 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 17 shots on goal, a plus-5 rating and eight blocked shots in eight games during his junior season.
DU will have a NCHC test this week with a trip to No. 7 Minnesota Duluth.
Weekly stats: 2 GP, 1G, 8 SOG, 48 FO%, 4 PIM
Season stats: 6 GP, 1G, 4A, 26 SOG, 8 PIM, 51.