WCHA Women's Players of the Week
Jan. 30, 2006
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Offensive Player of the Week
Kristy Oonincx, St. Cloud State
Ooninx, a senior forward from Moose Jaw, Sask., led the Huskies to a sweep of No. 3 Minnesota Duluth as she notched four points on the weekend. She scored three goals, including both game-winning goals, and added an assist to help St. Cloud Statesweep the Bulldogs for the first time in school history. On the season, Oonincx leads the team with 34 points (15g, 24a).
Others Nominated: Jenell Phillipczyk, Minnesota; Katie Maroney, Ohio State; Sharon Cole, Wisconsin
Defensive Player of the Week
Lauri St. Jacques, St. Cloud State
St. Jacques, a junior goaltender from Sturgeon Falls, Ont., was solid this weekend against Minnesota Duluth, as she amassed 81 saves on the weekend and helped boost her team to its first sweep over the Bulldogs in school history. In Friday's 2-1 win, she turned away 39 shots. Saturday, she made 42 saves an allowed just one goal in the 3-1 victory. St. Jacques has earned victories in her last three appearances in net as her overall season record stands at 6-8-1.
Others Nominated: Jill Luebke, Bemidji State; Allie Sanchez, Minnesota; Lissa Chesson, Ohio State; Alycia Mathews, Wisconsin
Rookie of the Week
Liana Bonanno, Ohio State
Bonanno, a freshman goaltender from Mount Siani, New York, stopped 24 of 26 Minnesota shots faced Saturday in Ohio State's 3-2 overtime win. It was her first win since Nov. 25 at Bemidji State and she is 4-3-0 this season. In her four wins, she had played in 240:25, making 121 saves while allowing eight goals. She has a .938 save percentage and 2.00 GAA.
Others Nominated: Maggie Fisher, Minnesota State; Megan McCarthy, St. Cloud State; Erika Lawler, Wisconsin
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