WCHA Rookie of the Week

Lauren Hespenheide - Freshman, Forward
St. Cloud State University

Hespenheide, a Shakopee, Minn. native, had points in both games on Nov. 8-9, despite two losses for the Huskies against unbeaten and top-ranked Minnesota and recorded some collegiate personal firsts.

In the series opener last Friday, Hespenheide put up an assist on St. Cloud State's lone goal last Friday for an all freshman scoring line in a 4-1 loss.

Then in game two against the Gophers last Saturday, she gave the Huskies a 3-2 lead in the third period, scoring just :49 seconds into the period, before Minnesota scored twice in the final 2:02 to escape with a 4-3 victory. Hespenheide, who was named the Second Star of the Game, finished the weekend with three shots on goal and also had one blocked shot.

As a rookie, Hespenheide has played in 10 of St. Cloud State's first 12 games this season.