Michigan State University Athletics
Petry, Josepher Nab CCHA Weekly Awards
1/4/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
Jan. 4, 2010
East Lansing, Mich. - Two Spartans earned CCHA weekly honors for their play in the Great Lakes Invitational, as announced by the CCHA office on Monday, Jan. 4. Junior defenseman Jeff Petry (Farmington Hills, Mich.) was named the Defensive Player of the Week, while fellow blueliner Zach Josepher was named the Rookie of the Week
Petry was named to the All-Tournament team at the GLI, and was dominant at both ends of the ice. He had a goal and an assist, and was also a team-best +6 in the two games. On the year, Petry is third overall on the team in scoring, boasting a 3-15-18 scoring line, putting him on pace to shatter his career-best 24 points he recorded as a freshman - likely by the end of January. He is a +9 with one power play goal, and leads his team with 40 blocked shots on the season.
Josepher, a native of Wantagh, NY who played three years in the British Columbia Hockey League for the Penticton Vees, had a goal and pair of assists in the GLI, and was a +4. On the season, the defenseman has four goals and five assists for nine points and is a +11, the second highest total on the team. He's also second among defensemen on the squad in scoring, behind Petry.
The Spartans return to conference play this weekend when they host Lake Superior State at Munn Ice Arena. Friday's game will air on FSN Detroit, while Saturday's game - a 5:05 p.m. start - will air on Comcast. Tickets for both games are still available at MSUSpartans.com
