Motte Collects Big Ten Second Star of the Week
12/9/2014 12:00:00 AM | Ice Hockey
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- University of Michigan ice hockey sophomore forward Tyler Motte was named Big Ten Second Star of the Week today (Tuesday, Dec. 9). Motte recorded his first career four-point night with four assists in an 8-3 win over Ohio State last Friday at Yost Ice Arena.
Motte recorded a single-game high for assists by any Wolverine this season. The last time a Michigan player recorded four assists in a game was on Feb. 13, 2009, when Aaron Palushaj had a goal and four assists against Nebraska-Omaha. Motte has recorded points in four straight games with nine points overall (two goals, seven assists) during that span. For Motte, it marks the third time he has received Big Ten weekly recognition and his first weekly award of the 2014-15 season. Seven different Wolverines have earned Big Ten weekly awards this season.
On Saturday (Dec. 13), the Wolverines will travel to Hockey East power Boston College for a 7 p.m. contest at Kelley Rink. The Wolverines closed out a seven-game homestand with a 6-1 record, and will be making their first trip to Chestnut Hill since Dec. 2, 1990 (L, 5-1). Michigan is 12-6 in the all-time series against BC.
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