Hobey Watch Dec 5

In this weeks edition of the Hobey Watch we have some changes in the top five, but a lack of movement in the top three. Let's get right to it.

Once again there is no change in the top spot and the top three has the same players. But anyway here is the Hobey Hat Trick.

Nathan Davis F Miami (JR): Although he was held scoreless on Friday, Nathan Davis came right back on Saturday against Ferris State with a four point night. Davis has now held the top spot for the sixth consecutive week. This week is a no brainer as Davis took the lead in the NCAA scoring race. This weekend Miami and Ohio State have a home and home series. Expect Davis to have good numbers again this weekend.

Season Stats: 14 g, 20 a, 34 p

David Brown G Notre Dame (SR): Brown stopped 38 of 41 Alaska shots on goal this weekend. The Irish are off to their best start in team history and Brown has had great games. Brown has not given up more than three goals all season. This weekend Brown and the Irish have a tough task with a home and home series against Michigan. Brown's numbers might not be stellar with a loaded offensively talented team in Michigan, but Brown will be up to the task.

Season Stats: 11-3-1, 1.45 gaa, .935 save pct. (1 shutout)

T.J. Hensick F Michigan (SR): The second leading scorer in the country, Hensick helps complete the CCHA sweep of the Hobey Hat Trick for the third week in a row. He might not have the goals, but Hensick has the assists to prove that he is one of the best centers in college hockey. Hensick is averaging an NCAA best 1.94 points per game. Expect this weekends series against Notre Dame to be exciting.

Season Stats: 7 g, 26 a, 33 p

The rest of the top five:

Kevin Porter F Michigan (JR): A two point weekend helped Porter get back in the Hobey Race. The leading goal scorer and the second leading point scorer on the Wolverines, Porter has proven that he is an offensive threat on this solid Michigan team. Porter is one of five Michigan players with 20+ points and one of four with 10+ goals.

Season Stats: 13 g, 16 a, 29 p

Trevor Smith F New Hampshire (SO): Smith did not do much this past week as he only got one point against Merrimack, but the Wildcats are still #2 in the country and #1 in Hockey East. The Wildcats will travel to Lowell tommorrow night and will host St. Lawrence in a non-conference showdown on Friday.

Season Stats: 11 g, 11 a, 22 p

This weeks darkhorse:

Jeff Jakatis G Lake Superior (SR): After a solid season in 2005-2006 which included four shutouts, Jakatis has stepped up his game. Although he is splitting time with Freshman Pat Inglis, Jakatis still has the numbers to be this weeks darkhorse. The Lakers are off to a 10-5-1 start and just cracked the top 20 for the first time this season. This weekend the Lakers travel to Ferris State and Jakatis should have no problem trying to stop an offensively challanged team in the Ferris State Bulldogs.

Season Stats: 6-4-1, 1.70 gaa, .949 save pct. (3 shutouts)

Thats all for this weeks Hobey Watch. Tommorrow I promise I will name the players of the month for the conferences and the national player of the month of November. We are getting closer to the halfway point of the season, and there is still more to come.