Michigan State and Penn State Score Three Stars Awards

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Three Stars of the Week for hockey games played Nov. 17-18.
First Star
Trey Augustine, Michigan State
Fr. – G – South Lyon, Mich. — U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP)
Earned a pair of wins as No. 11/11 Michigan State captured the series against Wisconsin for the Spartans’ first sweep of a top-ranked opponent since 1974.
Stopped 60 of 64 shots for a .938 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average
Made 32 saves (including 14 in the third period) in the series opener and followed with 28 saves the next night
Honored for the first time with a Big Ten weekly award
Last Michigan State Star honoree: Gavin O’Connell (First Star, Nov. 7, 2023)
Second Star
Aiden Fink, Penn State
Fr. – F – Calgary, Alberta — Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
Compiled four goals and two assists in Penn State’s series split No. 12/12 Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Record three goals and an assist in Penn State’s 5-3 win Saturday at Yost Ice Arena
His hat trick was the 11th in team history, the fourth against a Big Ten opponent and the first since 2018
First-time recipient of a Star award
Last Penn State recipient: Ryan Kirwan (Third Star, Oct. 17, 2023)
Third Star
Matt DiMarsico, Penn State
Fr. – F – Wexford, Pa. — Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
Shared the Big Ten lead with six points over the weekend to help No. 18/19 Penn State to a road split versus No. 12/12 Michigan
Tied a school record with four assists (including a helper on the game-winner) in Penn State’s 5-3 come-from-behind win on Saturday
Produced a goal and assist in the series opener
Earns first weekly award from the Big Ten
Last Penn State recipient: Ryan Kirwan (Third Star, Oct. 17, 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