COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Western Michigan freshman Ben Blacker has been named Bauer National Collegiate Hockey Conference Goalie of the Week for his performance in WMU's sweep over North Dakota.
Blacker finished the weekend with a .950 save percentage and a 2.00 goals against average as the Broncos swept the Fighting Hawks for the first time in program history.
In Friday's 4-2 win, the Oakville, Ontario, native made 32 saves. Eight of his saves came on two UND power plays on his way to earning his 12th win of the season. On Saturday he made a career-high 44 saves en route to his 13th victory.