COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – After a dazzling debut in net in a sweep over No. 20 Ferris State, Western Michigan freshman goalie Ben Blacker has been named National Collegiate Hockey Conference Rookie of the Week.
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Blacker made 31 saves in his collegiate debut during Friday's 5-3 win in Big Rapids. Twelve of his 31 saves came during seven Bulldog power plays. Blacker also assisted on Wade Allison's goal that gave WMU a 3-2 lead in the second period.