Trotter & Bozak Pick Up WCHA Hardware

From: DU Athletic Department

(left) Brock Trotter

University of Denver sophomore Brock Trotter (Brandon, Manitoba) and freshman forward Tyler Bozak (Regina, Saskatchewan) have earned Red Baron WCHA Offensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week honors, respectively, for Dec 18. The Denver duo was honored for their efforts during last weekend’s two-game sweep (4-3, 6-2) at Alaska Anchorage.

Trotter netted three goals, including both game-winners, and two assists to lead the Pioneers into a share of first place in the WCHA. Trotter, who leads Denver in scoring this season and is third overall in the WCHA with 21 points (10g, 11a) in 18 games played, had the game-winner and one assist in the 4-3 win on Friday, Dec. 14. Trotter tallied two goals, including the game-winner, and one assist on Saturday, Dec. 15. In addition to his five scoring points on the weekend, Trotter also had five shots on goal and earned a +5 plus-minus rating. Trotter has averaged better than a point per game with 29-37–-66 in 63 career games played.

Bozak netted four scoring points and earned a +5 plus-minus rating in the series against the Seawolves. Bozak had a career-high three assists in the 4-3 win and added the game-tying goal in the 6-2 win. In addition to his four points and +5 plus-minus rating in the series, Bozak also had three shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots. Bozak is third in WCHA rookie scoring with 17 points (9g, 8a) in 18 games played.

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