Freshman defender Sloane Hartmetz has been named WCHA Defender of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
Hartmetz earned the first WCHA weekly honor of her career after recording four assists and a plus-eight rating in Minnesota’s series sweep of Lindenwood last weekend. The Phoenixville, Pa., native tallied a career-high four assists, a plus-five rating and six shots on goal in the Gophers’ 11-0 win Thursday. She followed with a plus-three rating and seven shots on goal in Friday’s 5-2 victory.
Hartmetz has recorded seven points, all assists, through her first eight collegiate games, ranking second among Gopher defenders. Her plus-12 rating also ranks second on the team.
WCHA Players of the Week
Forward: Jocelyn Amos, Ohio State
Defender: Sloane Hartmetz, Minnesota
Goaltender: Sophia Villanueva, Bemidji State
Rookie: Alexis Ehrman, St. Cloud State
(info and photo courtesy of Gopher Sports)
