Jan 22, 2008

Nikita Kashirsky of Norwich University Named ECAC Men's East Player of the Week Presented By Turfer Athletic


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Player of the Week

Nikita Kashirsky, Norwich University
Junior, Forward - Moscow, Russia/Walpole Stars

Kashirsky scored the game-winning goal in NU's 1-0 win at No. 14 Babson on Friday night and added another goal in the Cadets' 3-2 overtime victory over UMass-Boston on Saturday afternoon.

Goalie of the Week

Ryan Klingensmith, Norwich University
Sophomore, Goalie - Morton, Pa./Philadelphia Flyers

Klingensmith posted his first career shutout in NU's 1-0 victory over No. 14 Babson on Friday night, making 29 saves, including 16 in the third period as the 9th-ranked Cadets held off the Beavers for the key conference road win.

Rookie of the Week

Eric Tufman, UMass Boston
Forward - Abington, Pa./Philadelphia Little Flyers

The freshman netted a pair of goals in two games last week. Tufman scored two goals in UMass Boston's 3-1 victory over Saint Michael's College on January 18, including a power play goal and the game-winner.

Honor Roll

Pat McLaughlin, Babson College
Junior, Forward - Berlin, Mass./Cushing Academy

After Babson was shutout on Friday night, McLaughlin sparked the Beavers' offense with two goals and one assist for three points in a 5-2 win over Saint Michael's College on Saturday. He gave Babson a 2-1 lead with his first goal late in the second, provided the primary assist on the game-winner that made it 3-2 early in the third, and tacked on a key insurance goal to make it 4-2 with 15:59 remaining.

Ryan Donovan, UMass Boston
Sophomore, Goalie - Rexford, NY/Hartford Wolfpack

The sophomore was outstanding in two games for the Beacons; stopping 67 of 71 shots for a .944 save percentage and allowed just four goals in 122:45 of action for a 1.96 goals against mark. Donovan made 25 saves and allowed just one goal in 60 minutes of action in a 3-1 victory over Saint Michael's College on January 18 and came within 1:23 of earning a point for UMass Boston vs. nationally-ranked Norwich on Saturday, before falling in overtime. He made a season-high 42 saves and allowed three goals to the Cadets.

Mike Adams, Saint Anselm College
Freshman, Forward - Bedford, Mass./Winchendon School

Adams scored the Hawks first goal to tie the score at 1-1 on the power play against Wesleyan.

 

 

 

 

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