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Patterson named WCHA Co-Defensive Player of the Week

For the second time this season, Gophers senior goaltender Kent Patterson has been named WCHA Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Patterson allowed just one goal in Minnesota's sweep over Alaska-Anchorage, and picked up his NCAA leading fourth shutout of the season.
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For the second time this season, Gophers senior goaltender Kent Patterson has been named WCHA Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Patterson allowed just one goal in Minnesota's sweep over Alaska-Anchorage, and picked up his NCAA leading fourth shutout of the season.

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