Mankato, Minn.  --- Minnesota State junior defenseman Akito Hirose was named Second-Team All-CCHA the league announced today. 

The Calgary, Alberta native recorded 17 points (2-15—17) in 25 league games this yea while blocking 21 shots and finishing with a plus-nine tally. 

Hirose was a two-time CCHA Defenseman of the Week this year earning the award Oct. 17 and Jan. 23.  Additionally, Hirose was also named the league's Defenseman of the Month in January.

Minnesota State (24-12-1) hosts Northern Michigan Saturday at 6:07 p.m., for the CCHA Tournament Championship.
 

All-CCHA Second Team
Name	Position	School
Andre Ghantous	Forward	Northern Michigan
Nathan Burke	Forward	Bowling Green State
Louis Boudon	Forward	Lake Superior State
Akito Hirose	Defenseman	Minnesota State
Brett Thorne	Defenseman	Michigan Tech
Mattias Sholl	Goaltender	Bemidji State