Michigan, Michigan State and Minnesota Receive Three Star Plaudits

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Three Stars of the Week for hockey games played Jan. 19-20.

First Star
Rutger McGroarty, Michigan
So. – F – Lincoln, Neb. — U.S. National Team Development Program

Compiled an NCAA-best eight points over the weekend (Jan. 19-20) as Michigan split against No. 7/5 Michigan State
Registered a goal and three assists in the Wolverine’s 7-1 victory in East Lansing
Produced a second-straight, four-point game with two goals and two assists on Saturday
The Winnipeg Jets first round selection earns his second weekly award of the season and for his career
Last Michigan honoree: Gavin Brindley (First Star, Jan. 16, 2024)

Second Star
Rhett Pitlick, Minnesota
Jr. – F – Plymouth, Minn. — Tri-City Storm (USHL)

Led No. 10/10 Minnesota to a Big Ten sweep of Ohio State, Jan. 19-20, in Minneapolis
Generated four goals and an assist in the series, highlighted by a hat trick in the opener
Ranks in the Top 10 nationally in goals, having netted 14 goals in his last 14 games
The Montreal Canadiens draft pick collects his third Big Ten weekly award of the season and the fourth of his career
Last Minnesota award winner: Sam Rinzel (Third Star, Jan. 16, 2024)

Third Star
Nicolas Müller, Michigan State
5th – F – Arisdorf, Switzerland — Modo (Sweden J20 SuperElit)

Produced five points (three goals, two assists) in Michigan State’s split against No. 15/14 Michigan over the weekend
Accumulated two goals and two assists as No. 7/5 Michigan State overcame a three-goal deficit to post a 7-5 road win Saturday in Yost Ice Arena
Scored the Spartans’ lone goal in the series opener
The Big Ten Distinguished Scholar receives his second Big Ten award this season and the third of his career
Last Michigan State recipient: Artyom Levshunov (Second Star, Jan. 16, 2024)

2023-24 Big Ten Hockey Three Stars
Oct. 10
First Star: Rutger McGroarty, So., F, MICH
Second Star: Nicolas Müller, 5th, F, MSU
Third Star: Kyle McClellan, Sr., G, WIS

Oct. 17
First Star: Jimmy Snuggerud, So., F, MINN
Second Star: Joey Larson, So., F, MSU
Third Star: Ryan Kirwan, Jr., F, PSU

Oct. 24
First Star: Justen Close, Gr., G, MINN
Second Star: Jake Barczewski, Gr., G, MICH
Third Star: Mathieu De St. Phalle, Sr., F, WIS

Oct. 31
First Star: Logan Terness, Jr., G, OSU
Second Star: T.J. Hughes, So., F, MICH
Third Star: Landon Slaggert, Sr., F, ND

Nov. 7
First Star: Gavin O’Connell, Fr. F, MSU
Second Star: Rhett Pitlick, Jr., F, MINN
Third Star: Owen Lindmark, Gr., F, WIS

Nov. 14
First Star: Ryan Bischel, Gr., G, ND
Second Star: Brody Lamb, So., F, MINN
Third Star: Landon Slaggert, Sr., F, ND

Nov. 21
First Star: Trey Augustine, Fr., G, MSU
Second Star: Aiden Fink, Fr., F, PSU
Third Star: Matt DiMarsico, Fr., F, PSU

Nov. 28
First Star: Bryce Brodzinski, Gr., F, MINN
Second Star: Jake Barczewski, Gr., G, MICH
Third Star: Aiden Fink, Fr., F, PSU

Dec. 5
First Star: Kyle McClellan, Sr., G, WIS
Second Star: Rhett Pitlick, Jr., F, MINN
Third Star: Ryan Bischel, Gr., G, ND

Dec. 12
First Star: Trey Augustine, Fr., G, MSU
Second Star: Carson Bantle, Sr., F, WIS
Third Star: Charlie Stramel, So., F, WIS

Jan. 3
First Star: Simon Tassy, So., F, WIS
Second Star: Cole Knuble, Fr., F, ND
Third Star: Kyle McClellan, Sr., G, WIS

Jan. 10
First Star: Jimmy Snuggerud, So., F, MINN
Second Star: Ryan Kirwan, Jr., F, PSU
Third Star: Scooter Brickey, 5th, D, OSU

Jan. 16
First Star: Gavin Brindley, So., F, MICH
Second Star: Artyom Levshunov, Fr., D, MSU
Third Star: Sam Rinzel, Fr., D, MINN

Jan. 23
First Star: Rutger McGroarty, So., F, MICH
Second Star: Rhett Pitlick, Jr., F, MINN
Third Star: Nicolas Müller, 5th, F, MSU