ROSEMONT, lll. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Three Stars of the Week for hockey games played Oct. 19-25.
First Star
Wyatt Cullen, Minnesota
Fr. – F – Moorhead, Minn. – U.S. National Team Development Program
2026 NHL Draft: 1st Round, 10th overall, Nashville Predators
- Recorded Minnesota’s first hat trick in nearly two years as part of a four-point night in a 5-3 win over No. 3/3-ranked North Dakota before a sold-out 3M Arena at Mariucci
- His first career goal came on the power play to tie the game in the second period; scored twice during a four-minute span in the third period, providing the game-winner
- With the win, the Gophers completed their first sweep of the Fighting Hawks since 2011
- Becomes the first Minnesota freshman to receive a Star Award since Javon Moore (Second Star) on Dec. 2, 2025
- Is the first Gopher to earn a Big Ten weekly hockey award this season
Second Star
Drew Schock, Michigan
So. – D – Green Bay, Wis. – U.S. National Team Development Program
2025 NHL Draft: 4th round, 101st overall, Anaheim Ducks
- The second-year defenseman recorded two assists as No. 1/1 Michigan defeated No. 5/5 Western Michigan, 3-2, Friday evening at Yost Ice Arena
- Provided the primary assist on the Wolverine’s first goal that tied the game at 1-1
- Assisted on Will Horcoff’s game-winning goal, which occurred with 0.1 left on the clock
- Extended his points streak to seven games on the same night his father, Harold, was honored as part of Michigan’s 1996 NCAA Championship team
- First Wolverine defenseman to capture a Star Award since Feb. 4, 2025
Third Star
Jackson Smith, Penn State
So. – D – Calgary, Alberta – Tri-City (WHL)
2025 NHL Draft: 1st round, 14th overall, Columbus Blue Jackets
- Helped Penn State to a weekend sweep of Canisius with two goals and two assists
- Scored the game-winning goal 15 seconds into overtime to seal a 3-2 win on Saturday
- Posted a career-high three points (goal, two assists) in a 5-1 win in the series opener
- Compiled five points (two goals, three assists) over three games last week, which included a Tuesday night tilt against Robert Morris
- The 2026 Big Ten All-Freshman Team member earns his first Star accolade
Team rankings are from the USCHO.com and USA Hockey polls respectively.
2026-27 Big Ten Hockey Three Stars
Oct. 6
First Star: Jayden Perron, Sr., F, MICH
Second Star: Michael Hage, Jr., F, MICH
Third Star: Luke Osburn, So., D, WIS
Oct. 13
First Star: Jayden Perron, Sr., F, MICH
Second Star: Vasily Zelenov, So., F, WIS
Third Star: Nicholas Kempf, Jr., G, ND
Oct. 20
First Star: Jack Ivankovic, So., G, MICH
Second Star: Evan Jardine, Fr., F, OSU
Third Star: Joshua Ravensbergen, Fr., G, MSU
Oct. 27
First Star: Wyatt Cullen, Fr., F, MINN
Second Star: Drew Schock, So., D, MICH
Third Star: Jackson Smith, So., D, PSU