Hobey Watch Nov 28

Some changes made in the Hat Trick so lets get right to it.

There are no significant changes to the top five, but there is some shuffling around, and a new face is being added this week.

For several weeks now Nathan Davis from Miami has had the top spot and that has continued, but the hat trick and the two top five spots have some changes. Enough has been said let's break it down.

Natahan Davis F Miami (JR): Davis is tied with Eric Ehn of Air Force for the top spot in scoring. This weekend Davis added a goal and two assists to his stellar season with a goal and an assist against St. Lawrence and an assist against Clarkson. Miami went 1-1 in those two games but they still hold their top five ranking. This weekend Davis and the Redhawks host a struggling Ferris State team who is 1-6-1 in their last eight. Expect some more points to come from Davis this weekend.

Season Stats: 13 g, 17 a, 30 p

T.J. Hensick F Michigan (SR): Out of the hat trick is teammate Kevin Porter, but the Wolverines are still well represented in the Hobey Watch. A six point week (3 g, 3 a) put Hensick in the Hat Trick. Not to forget that Hensick is leading the country in assists. There might not be a better line combonation than Hensick, Porter, and Chad Kolarik in the country right now. Combined the three have 30 goals and 44 assists which total 74 points, an average of a little over 24 points per player. This week Hensick and teh Wolverines have a home and home series with an improved Western Michigan team.

Season Stats: 7 g, 21 a, 28 p

David Brown G Notre Dame: For the second week in a row its a sweep of CCHA players in the Hobey Hat Trick. Brown gave up five goals this weekend, but the Irish salvaged a split against Nebraska-Omaha. Brown dropped to second in the country in goals against average, which might of dropped his stock a little bit, but he is still the best goaltender in the country right now. A huge series for Brown and the Fighting Irish this weekend as Notre Dame will face Alaska in South Bend.

Season Stats: 9-3-1, 1.45 gaa, .941 save pct, 2 shutouts

The rest of the Top Five

Trevor Smith F New Hampshire (SO): A two point weekend was just enough to move Smith up from number five to number four in the Hobey Watch. Six of his goals this season have come on special teams (4 power play, 2 shorthanded). Pretty Impressive. This week New Hampshire faces Merrimack and Vermont. Could see his stats go up against Merrimack, but Vermont is a good defensive team. Expect Smith's stats to go up at least in the Merrimack game.

Season Stats: 11 g, 10 a, 21 p

Kevin Porter F Michigan (JR): Although he had a five point weekend, Porter slips to number five. Porter though should not be taken lightly just because he is out of the Hobey Hat Trick. His play so far will keep him in the top five for awhile and playing on the top line helps.

Season Stats: 12 g, 15 a, 27 p

This weeks darkhorse:

John Curry G Boston University (SR): Curry only played in one game this week, but he had a solid 22 save performance against Harvard. If the Terriers can find a way to score, then they would be a top five team right now. Curry has been the backbone of this team and will need some help from the Terriers offense to relieve some pressure off of him. But for now Curry is this weeks darkhorse and his stats prove it.

Season Stats: 4-2-4, 1.94 gaa, .924 save pct, 1 shutout

For this week two more blogs will be published on Hockeynuts including the weekly preview and the players of the month for November. So make sure to check it out as we near the midway point of the season.