Flanagan earns WCHA honor

Minnesota State freshman defenseman Sean Flanagan was named this week's WCHA rookie of the week for his performance in last weekend's series sweep over Bemidji State. 

Flanagan scored the game-winning goal on Saturday and finished the weekend with the one goal, four shots on goal, six blocked shots and a +2 rating.

Flanagan has five points in his last five games and 11 for the season. He leads the Mavericks at +8 in 22 games. He has scored two game-winning goals.

The WCHA's other players of the week were Michigan Tech's Blake Pietila (offensive) and Ferris State goaltender C.J. Motte (defensive).