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 |