COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.. – Western Michigan freshman Ben Blacker has been named Bauer National Collegiate Hockey Conference Goalie of the week after his performance in WMU's sweep of Colorado College over the weekend.
Blacker went 2-0 with a .966 save percentage and a 1.0 goals against average. The Oakville, Ontario native was also the team's top penalty killer as the unit went a perfect 12-for-12 in the two games. In Friday's 4-2 win he matched a career high with 32 saves, including 11 on five Tiger power plays. On Saturday he made 25 saves to post his third shutout of the season and earn his eighth win.