Taro Hirose Named Big Ten Second Star of the Week

Photo by: Rey Del Rio/MSU Athletic Communications

2/5/2019 11:22:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State junior forward Taro Hirose has been named the Big Ten Second Star of the Week, it was announced by the conference office on Tuesday (Feb. 5). Hirose had four points, including two goals and two assists, in a win and tie vs. Wisconsin last weekend.

Hirose, who leads the NCAA in both points (46) and assists (31), scored and added the primary assists on the Spartans' second and third goals in the 4-1 win. The following night, Hirose extended his career best point streak to eight games by scoring his 15^th goal of the season, which is tied for seventh most nationally.

It's the fourth time this season Hirose has earned one of the conference's weekly honors and it's his second since Jan. 15.

Hirose and the Spartans take on Michigan this weekend as the teams will meet Friday in Ann Arbor and then on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.