Jan. 7, 2008

This week's Players of the Week honors go to: Bowling Green sophomore forward James Perkin (Offensive), Michigan State sophomore defenseman Michael Ratchuk (Defensive), Michigan State junior goaltender Jeff Lerg (Goaltender) and Bowling Green freshman forward Jacob Cepis (Rookie).

Offensive

James Perkin, BGSU
So., F (Calgary, AB)

Perkin (1-4-5, +4) had a goal, two assists and a +3 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over Miami with another two helpers in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the RedHawks.

Defenseman

Michael Ratchuk, MSU
So., (Buffalo, NY)

Ratchuk led the Spartans in scoring on the weekend with 2-1-3 in Friday's 8-2 win and another goal in Saturday's 3-3 tie with Lake Superior.

Goaltender

Jeff Lerg MSU
Jr., (Livonia, MI)

Lerg blocked 63-of-68 shots (.926) on the weekend, including four in overtime on Saturday as the Spartans beat and tied Lake Superior State.

Rookie

Jacob Cepis, BGSU
F, (Parma, OH)

Cepis was first star of Friday's 4-2 win over No. 1 Miami with two goals and picked up an assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss while recording a +4 rating in the series.