Hobey Watch Nov 22

Some changes have been made to the Hobey Watch this week so lets get to the top three first.

The top spot will remain the same but players are inching closer this week to the top spot which could change any week.

So you got the explination now lets see who else is in this week.

Nathan Davis F Miami (JR): A five point weekend against Nebraska-Omaha not only kept Davis in the top spot, but it moved the Redhawks up in the rankings. The top player so far in the CCHA has been in the Hobey Watch for awhile and he has held the top spot for the third week in a row. In his last three games, Davis has three goals and three assists. Overall Davis is still the best player out there in the country.

Season Stats: 12 g, 15 a, 27 p

David Brown G Notre Dame (SR): The Irish lost their first game since early October this past weekend. However, Brown still had a great weekend and is still leading the country in goals against average. Brown stopped 41 of 44 Michigan State shots on goal this past weekend and Brown has only allowed six goals in his last five games. Notre Dame has all sorts of weapons, but Brown has been the best player on the team. This weekend the Irish will travel to Omaha where they will face Scott Parse and the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks.

Season Stats: 8-2-1, 1.26 gaa, .950 save pct, 2 shutouts

Kevin Porter F Michigan (JR): With 13 points in the Wolverines last six games, Porter moves up in the Hobey Hat Trick this weekend completing a CCHA sweep of the Hat Trick. Over the last six, Porter has six goals while adding seven assists. The only game in which Porter did not recieve a point was 10/20 against Miami. With the College Hockey Showcase this weekend, expect Porter to showcase his game against Minnesota and Wisconsin.
(By the way I made an error in the preview yesterday the game was at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. My Appologies.)

Season Stats: 11 g, 13 a, 24 p

The Rest of the top five

Michel Leveille F Maine (SR): Although Maine has lost their last two games, Leveille still is playing well. After being held scoreless against Boston University, Leveille has had two plus points in his last three games. Leveille moves down a little bit but expect him to continue his strong play. With a tough game against Vermont on the road on Saturday, Leveille and the Black Bears will should be at their best after losing their last two at home.

Season Stats: 11 g, 8 a, 19 p

Trevor Smith F New Hampshire (SO): Smith has already matched his goal total from last season and is having a breakout year. With seven points in his last three games, Smith will take those stats tonight against Boston College at The Heights against a squad who is starting to click on all cylinders. Should be an exciting game tonight at Chestnut Hill.

Season Stats: 10 g, 9 a, 19 p

This weeks darkhorse:

Joe Fallon G Vermont (JR): The all time shutout leader in school history finally gets some recognition as he is this weeks darkhorse. Fallon and the Catamounts have won four straight and will look to make it five in a row this Saturday against Maine. In his last five, Fallon has only allowed five goals and added a shutout against UMASS-Amherst last night.

Season Stats: 6-3-1, 1.49 gaa, .933 save pct, 2 shutouts.

This is the last blog before next week. I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and hockeynuts will be back on Monday with the weekly wrap-up.