Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio State Goalies Named Three Stars

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Michigan State’s Lethemon claims first star after 41-save shutout in sweep of Wisconsin
First Star
John Lethemon, Michigan State
G – Sr. – Northville, Mich. – Advertising Management
Led the Spartans to a weekend sweep of Wisconsin, recording 74 saves over the two games and a .949 save percentage
Registered his conference-leading third shutout with 41 saves in the series opener on Friday, including 15 saves in the third period
Made 33 stops the following night to help the Spartans sweep the Badgers with an overtime victory
The two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree earns his second career weekly award and second of the season
Last Michigan State honoree: Sam Saliba (First Star) on Nov. 26, 2019
Second Star
Strauss Mann, Michigan
G – So. – Greenwich, Conn. – Business Administration
Led the Big Ten with a .956 save percentage while allowing only three goals against the nation’s No. 2 offense in a series split against Penn State
Stopped 34 shots in a 4-1 victory on Friday night, including 14 in the third period
Recorded 31 saves in the series finale on Saturday
Earns his first career weekly award
Last Michigan honoree: Jack Becker (Third Star) on Oct. 22, 2019
Third Star
Tommy Nappier, Ohio State
G – Jr. – St. Louis, Mo. – Sports Industry
Led the Big Ten with a 1.39 goals-against average and ranked second with a .951 save percentage as Ohio State took four points in a weekend series against Minnesota
Stopped 25 of the 27 shots he faced on Friday, allowing just two power-play goals
Made 33 saves to preserve a 1-1 tie through 65 minutes of play on Saturday before the Gophers eventually scored in the 3-on-3 overtime
Earns his eighth career weekly award and fourth this season
Last Ohio State honoree: Tommy Nappier (Third Star) on Dec. 3, 2019

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