{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It is only Week 5 of the College Hockey season, but several freshmen have already emerged as standout performers." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "This year's installment may not dominate quite like Hobey Baker-winner Macklin Celebrini did for Boston University a season ago." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "However, that should not hinder anyone from being excited about this year's crop of players." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Here is a look at the top 10 freshmen players thus far." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Ben Muthersbaugh, F (Union College)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Muthersbaugh was expected to return to the USHL this season, but he obviously felt ready to make the leap." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The forward leads all freshmen in points (13) and shots on goal (36) and is tied for the NCAA lead with six goals." } }, 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}, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hoskin is tied with Muthersbaugh for most power-play goals (2) among first-year skaters." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Austin Burnevik, F (St. Cloud State)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Burnevik took a third year of development in the USHL last season and found his game." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Anaheim Ducks draft pick already has seven points on three goals and four assists through his first seven games." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He has just two points (both assists) in his last two games as the schedule has gotten more challenging." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Cole Eiserman, F (Boston University)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Eiserman scored in three straight games to open his collegiate career, including a two-goal performance against UConn." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The New York Islanders draft pick is tied among all first-year skaters with three power-play goals." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Eiserman has five points on four goals and one assist through his first five games." } }, { "id": "k086pdeu-xgmiw3ud", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/TerrierHockey/status/1848433392393834876", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1848433392393834876", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "James Hagens, F (Boston College)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft is off to a good start with the Eagles." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hagens has six points on one goal and five assists and has found the scoresheet in all four games this year." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The NTDP product posted a big game against AIC two weeks ago, recording one goal and three points." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Rorke Applebee, G (Lake Superior State)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lake Superior State has started the year with a 1-3-0 record, but Applebee has been one of the most impressive first-year goaltenders." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The 21-year-old owns a 1.67 goals-against average and a .948 save percentage, with one shutout in three games thus far." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Applebee notably made 37 saves on 39 shot attempts in an overtime loss against Michigan State to begin his collegiate tenure." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Michael Hage, F (Michigan)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hage wrapped up a big second half in the USHL last year and was a first-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in this year's draft." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The 18-year-old forward has four goals and three assists in his first six games, making his seven points the most on Michigan's roster." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hage saw his five-game point streak end two weeks ago, and he will look to start another in Michigan's road test against Boston University this weekend." } }, { "id": "rf9ln354-z4q6975q", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/umichhockey/status/1849983880436088846", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1849983880436088846", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Gavin Morrissey, F (Wisconsin)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Morrissey was a significant contributor to the Fargo Force's Clark Cup championship a season ago." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The 21-year-old forward has carried over that success with the Badgers." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He has seven points on two goals and five assists through his first six games." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Added, Morrissey is riding a two-game point streak going into Wisconsin's road trip against Notre Dame." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hampton Slukynsky, G (Western Michigan)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The USHL's Goaltender of the Year is off to a good start in his new threads." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Slukynsky owns a 2.01 goals-against average and a .938 save percentage in two appearances for Western Michigan." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Los Angeles Kings draft pick made 28 saves on 29 shot attempts in his debut against Ferris State." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Slukynsky followed that up with a 32-save performance in the Broncos' loss at Boston College." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Luke Ashton, D (Minnesota State)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Ashton has already been a significant contributor from the Mavericks' blue line." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Columbus Blue Jackets draft pick has four points on one goal and three assists through his first eight games." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Additionally, Ashton leads all first-year skaters with a +8 plus/minus rating, tied for fifth nationally. " } }, { "id": "zxk6l6nu-9vxu4ya9", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/MinnStMHockey/status/1835699602139365677", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1835699602139365677", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Honorable Mentions: Cullen Potter, F (Arizona State), Rainers Rullers, F (RPI), Max Lundgren, G (Merrimack), Iiro Hakkarainen (Western Michigan), Cameron Korpi, G (Michigan), Max Strand, F (Vermont)" } } ] }

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