Elin Holmlov WCHA Offensive Player of the week!

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WCHA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

WCHA Offensive player of the week

Elin Holmlov, So., F, Minnesota Duluth
Elin Holmlov, a sophomore forward from Knivista, Sweden, had two goals and two assists for four scoring points this past weekend to help the University of Minnesota Duluth knock off No. 2-ranked Mercyhurst College on Sunday (Oct. 21) and force a draw last Saturday (Oct. 20).

Both of Holmlov's goals pulled the No. 5-ranked Bulldogs even with the Lakers. She played a part in every goal the unbeaten Bulldogs had on the weekend.

So far this season, Holmlov is tied for fourth in overall scoring amon g WCHA players with nine points in six games, including three goals and six assists.

Also nominated this week were: Lindsay Macy, F, Minnesota State; Melissa Jacques, F, North Dakota; Erin Keys, F, Ohio State; Felicia Nelson, F, St. Cloud State; and Jinelle Zaugg, F, Wisconsin; and

WCHA Defensive Player of the Week

Brittany Kirkham, So., G, North Dakota
Brittany Kirkham, a sophomore goaltender from Nepean, Ontario, made 23 saves last Friday (Oct. 20) to shutout Bemidji State, 1-0, for her second career shutout and then followed it up with 31 saves last Saturday (Oct. 21) in another shutout of BSU, this time 3-0, to lead the University of North Dakota to its first-ever Western Collegiate Hockey Association two-game sweep and the Fighting Sioux's first-ever back-to-back shutouts.

On the 2007-08 season, Kirkham ranks third among WCHA goaltenders for all games in goals-against average (1.73) and saves percentage (.945, 172 saves). She has played a total of 347:43 minutes and owns a 2-2-2 record.

Also nominated this week were: Kim Martin, G, Minnesota Duluth; Holly Snyder, F, Minnesota State; Tessa Bonhomme, D, Ohio State; and Kendall Newell, G, St. Cloud State.

WCHA Rookie of the Week

Mallory Deluce, Fr., F, Wisconsin
Mallory Deluce, a freshman forward from London, Ontario, helped the University of Wisconsin Badgers respond to their first loss in nearly 11 months with a four-point performance against St. Cloud State last Saturday (Oct. 21).

After being held without a point last Friday, Deluce recorded her first career three-goal hat trick and added an assist on Saturday. Deluce scored her second game-winning goal of the season and her team-leading third power-play goal.

For the season, Deluce leads the nation in goals scored with eight and shares the national point lead at 11 points with two other players, including her linemate and fellow UW rookie Hilary Knight.

Also nominated this week were: Emily West, F, Minnesota; Haley Irwin, F, Minnesota Duluth; Nina Tikkinen, F, Minnesota State; and Shannon Reilly, D, Ohio State.