University of Minnesota Athletics
WHK: McKenzie Named WCHA Rookie of the Week
1/31/2005 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
McKenzie, a freshman forward from Hastings, Minn., had two points in the Golden Gophers' series sweep of Wisconsin, January 29 and 30. In the 4-1 win Saturday, McKenzie scored an insurance goal, giving the Gophers a 3-1 third period lead. Sunday, she added an assist on the game-winning, power- play tally. The Sunday game marked the sixth time in seven games that she scored a point.
The No. 1 Golden Gophers travel to St. Cloud State, Feb. 4-5. Both games are scheduled for a 7:05 p.m. start at the National Hockey Center. Minnesota's next home action is Feb. 12-13 against North Dakota. Both games are slated for a 2:05 p.m. start at Ridder Arena.
Past WCHA Weekly Recipients: Offensive Player of the Week Nov. 1 Natalie Darwitz, Jr, F, (@ Minnesota State) Nov. 28 Krissy Wendell, Jr, F, (vs. Harvard/ Northeastern) Jan. 18 Natalie Darwitz, Jr., F, (vs. Brown) Defensive Player of the Week: Oct. 18 Lyndsay Wall, So, D, (vs St. Cloud State) Nov. 8 Lyndsay Wall, So, D, (vs Ohio State) Rookie of the Week: Oct. 11 Erica McKenzie, Fr, F, (@ North Dakota) Oct. 18 Bobbi Ross, Fr, F, (vs St. Cloud State) Dec. 13 Bobbi Ross, Fr, F, (@ Dartmouth) Jan. 18 Erica McKenzie, Fr., F, (vs. Brown)
