Freshman defenseman Jake Livanavage was named the NCHC Rookie of the Week on Monday, as announced by the league office. It is the first weekly honor for Livanavage in his career.
Livanavage contributed at both ends of the ice in North Dakota’s sweep of Bemidji State to extend UND’s winning streak to a nation-best seven straight. Offensively, he shined, dishing out a pair of assists, with one each night. On Friday, Livanavage handed out the primary assist on the overtime, game-winning goal scored by Jackson Blake in a 3-2, comeback victor to earn the game’s third star. The next night, the Phoenix, Ariz., native again set up Blake with a primary assist on UND’s second goal, this time on the power play, in a 5-0 victory. With the two assists, Livanavage recorded points in back-to-back games for the second time this season.
Along with his two helpers, Livanavage posted a +3 plus/minus and blocked a shot against the Beavers, including helping record a shutout on Saturday. The Arizona native now has five points (1g, 4a) in 14 games this season.
North Dakota hits the road for a top-3 showdown against No. 3 Denver beginning on Friday night from Magness Arena.
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(UND Athletics)