With so many talented hockey players from Minnesota playing beyond high school, it can be hard to keep up with all of them. For that reason, Minnesota Hockey is proud to bring you this weekly recap of Minnesota players that are honored by the top junior, collegiate and professional leagues so that you can keep an eye on all of your former teammates, rivals and alumni.

Co-Forward of the Week

Peter Krieger, F, Waterloo Black Hawks

The Oakdale, Minnesota native recorded four points (2g, 2a), helping Waterloo to a pair of victories and extend their win streak to 11 games.  Friday night, the 20-year-old equaled a season high with three points, scoring a goal and assisting on two others in a 4-3 win over the Youngstown Phantoms.  The next night, he lit the lamp for the third time in as many games, helping the Hawks to a 2-1 win over Team USA and giving head coach P.K. O’Handley his record-setting 530th USHL win.  Committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Krieger is the team scoring leader with 34 points (12g, 22a) in 33 games, which is currently tied for 10th in the League.

Co-Goaltender of the Week

Kyle Hayton G, Sioux City Musketeers

The Faribault, Minnesota native picked up his first career USHL shutout on Friday, stopping all 32 shots he faced in a 1-0 overtime win over the Sioux Falls Stampede.  The victory was the 30th of his USHL career.  The 19-year-old St. Lawrence University commit is currently tied for the League lead with a .926 save percentage.  His 17 wins are the third most in the USHL and he is fourth amongst goaltenders with a 2.30 goals-against average.