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Posted: Oct 27, 2014

Phillips Named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week

Phillips Named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week

EDINA, Minn. – Michigan Tech junior goaltender Jamie Phillips was named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week on Monday (Oct. 27). He led the Huskies to a WCHA series sweep at then-No. 8 Ferris State over the weekend, stopping 67-of-68 shots.

Phillips, a native of Caledonia, Ont., recorded his second career shutout in a 1-0 win on Friday, making 33 saves. Saturday, the Winnipeg Jets draft pick had 34 saves in a 2-1 win.

One of six undefeated goalies in the country, Phillips ranks sixth nationally with a 1.25 goals against average and .954 save percentage.

The No. 17-ranked Huskies host No. 15 Michigan at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena at 7:07 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in the home opening series. The Wolverines are making their first appearance in Houghton since 1983 and are 2-3-0 on the season.

Tech will also be hosting the Stanley Cup Friday. Fans with a ticket to either Friday or Saturday's game will be able to view the trophy along with the Hart Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, MacNaughton Cup and Gibson Cup.

Tickets for the weekend's games are going fast. Buy yours today by stopping in at the Central Ticket Office in the SDC, visiting BuyHuskiesTickets.com or calling 906-487-2073.

Other events for the hockey series are:

  • 7th Man T-Shirts: ArcelorMittal purchased 850 T-shirts to give away to Michigan Tech students. The first 100 "7th Man" shirts will be given away during a live radio show Wednesday (Oct. 29) in the Van Pelt and Opie Library. Then Friday (Oct. 31), the first 750 students in the door will receive their free gold shirt.
  • Student Organization Costume Challenge: The Michigan Tech student organization that has the most members in attendance on Friday wearing a Halloween costume will win a $200 prize at the Mine Shaft.
  • Joey's On-Ice Halloween Costume Contest: All fans wearing a costume to Friday's game can take part in a parade on the ice during the first intermission. The contestant with the top costume, as chosen by the audience, will earn free Monday meals for a year at Joey's Seafood and Grill.

WCHA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - OCT. 27, 2014

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Offensive Player of the Week

  • Bryce Gervais (Minnesota State)

Defensive Player of the Week

  • Jamie Phillips (Michigan Tech)

Rookie of the Week

  • Mitch McLain (Bowling Green State)