Three Stars Presented To Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Three Stars of the Week for the game played Oct. 9-11.

First Star
JJ Wiebusch, Penn State
So. – F – Verona, Wis. — Sioux Falls (USHL)

• Shared NCAA scoring honors on the weekend, recording six points (five goals, assist) over the weekend in Penn State’s split against Clarkson
• Set a school record with four goals in the series opener, completing a natural hat trick 3:40 into the second period
• Contributed to Penn State’s 5-2 win on Friday with a goal and assist
• Stands atop the NCAA goal-scoring ladder with six markers
• The 2025 Big Ten All-Tournament team selection secures his first career Star award

Second Star
Félix Caron, Ohio State
So. – F – Terrebonne, Quebec – RPI (NCAA)

• In his first series as a Buckeye, posted a team-best five points (three goals, two assist) to lead No. 16/16 Ohio State to a home sweep of Northern Michigan
• Scored twice with a span of 1 minute and 25 seconds in the opening period, providing the game-winner
• Finished the series with 10 shots and a plus-four rating
• The RPI transfer takes home a Star honor for the first time in his career
• Last Ohio State Star Award honoree: Damien Carfagna (First Star, Feb. 18, 2025)

Third Star
Jack Ivankovic, Michigan
Fr. – G – Mississauga, Ontario – Brampton (OHL)
2025 NHL Draft: 2nd Rd, 58th, Nashville

• In his road debut for the Wolverines, posted a 1.00 goals-against average and a 2-0-0 record, leading No. 9/7 Michigan to a sweep of No. 7/6 Providence
• Allowed just two goals (one even-strength) in 120 minutes of action, stopping 45 of 47 shots for a .956 save percentage
• After four games, sports the Big Ten’s lowest goals-against average (0.75)
• Has helped Michigan to its fewest goals allowed to start a season since 1925-26
• Last Michigan Star selection: Michael Hage (Second Star, Oct. 7, 2025)

2025-26 Big Ten Hockey Three Stars
Oct. 7
First Star: Charlie Cerrato, So., F, PSU
Second Star: Michael Hage, So., F, MICH
Third Star: Christian Fitzgerald, Sr., F, WIS

Oct. 14
First Star: JJ Wiebusch, So., F, PSU
Second Star: Félix Caron, So., F, OSU
Third Star: Jack Ivankovic, Fr., G, MICH