Michigan, Minnesota and Penn State Collect Three Stars Accolades
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Three Stars of the Week for hockey games played Nov. 24-26.
First Star
Bryce Brodzinski, Minnesota
Gr. – F – Blaine, Minn. — Blaine HS
- Amassed five points on three goals and two assists as No. 8/8 Minnesota earned three points in its series against No. 7/7 Michigan State in Minneapolis
- Compiled a career-high four points on Sunday, scoring twice on the power play and assisting on the overtime game-winner
- Fifth-year player leads the Gophers in points (16) and shares the lead in goals (8)
- Received first award of the season and the third of his career (1-first, 1-second, 1- third)
- Last Minnesota Star honoree: Brody Lamb (Second Star, Nov. 14, 2023)
Second Star
Jake Barczewski, Michigan
Gr. – G – O’Fallon, Mo. — Canisius (Atlantic Hockey)
- Stopped 66 of 69 shots for a .957 save percentage and 1.44 goals-against average to lead No. 14/14 Michigan to a series win over No. 17/16 St. Cloud State
- Earned 50th career win and seventh career shutout (first at Michigan) with a 30-save effort Friday at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center
- Made 36 saves in a 3-3 overtime tie against the Huskies on Saturday
- Canisius transfer earns his second Big Ten weekly award of the season after being named Second Star on Oct. 24, 2023
- Last Michigan winner: T.J. Hughes (Second Star, Oct. 31, 2023)
Third Star
Aiden Fink, Penn State
Fr. – F – Calgary, Alberta — Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
- Recorded back-to-back three-point performances in helping No. 19/19 Penn State to a home sweep of Lindenwood at Pegula Ice Arena
- Finished the weekend with two goals, four assists and three blocked shots
- Leads Big Ten freshmen in overall scoring with 21 points in 15 games
- Captures second-straight award, was chosen Second Star last week
- Last Penn State award recipients: Aiden Fink (Second Star, Nov. 21, 2023) and Matt DiMarsico (Third Star, Nov. 21, 2023)
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