University of Minnesota Athletics
Horak Named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week
3/4/2003 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
Horak gave up two goals in the series against Wisconsin. She dropped a 2-1 decision Friday, but bounced back and gained her fifth shutout of the season with a 2-0 win. She stopped 47 of 49 shots on goal over the weekend, including 28 saves in the shutout win. In the series, Horak had a .959 percent save percentage and a 1.00 goals against average for the series split. Horak leads the WCHA with a 1.65 GAA and her .932 percent save percentage leads the nation. In 26 games, Horak has collected a 22-4-0 record, and she is 36-6-2 in her career.
The No. 3 Golden Gopher women's hockey team will travel to Grand Forks, N.D., for the WCHA Women's Final Five. Minnesota will play Friday, March 7, at 4:05 p.m. against Wisconsin. If the Gophers win, they move into the championship bracket and play at 7:05 p.m., Saturday. If the Gophers lose, they play again at 4:05 p.m. in the third-place game.
