University of Minnesota Athletics
Novak to Miss Rest of Season
1/16/2017 12:00:00 AM | Men's Hockey
MINNEAPOLIS (GopherSports.com) - Gopher Hockey head coach Don Lucia announced today that sophomore forward Tommy Novak will miss the remainder of the 2016-17 season with a lower-body injury. Novak suffered the injury in Minnesota's win over Michigan on Saturday, Jan. 14.
"We're really disappointed for Tommy, and losing him for the year is a big blow for our program," Lucia said. "The good thing is that we are lucky to have some of the top medical professionals in the country here at the University of Minnesota, and we know that Tommy will be in great hands as he recovers and rehabs from this injury."
A native of River Falls, Wis., Novak has played in all 57 games and has 41 points (11 goals, 30 assists) since joining the Gophers last year. In 20 games this season, the forward has 14 points (five goals, nine assists). Novak was a third round selection (85th overall) by the Nashville Predators in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
The Maroon & Gold continue the Big Ten campaign next weekend with a two-game series at Wisconsin. Tickets for the 2016-17 season are available at MyGopherSports.com or by calling 1-800-U-Gopher.
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