DULUTH, Minn. – The Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) has announced their "Three Stars of the Week" with junior Drew Welsch serving as one of the representatives for the Trine University men's hockey team.
Welsch along with Matteo Ybarra become the third and fourth members of the Thunder to earn a weekly award this season. It is the first time in Welsch's career that he has earned a weekly award.
Welsch led the way for the Thunder in their lone win of the weekend. He recorded the seventh hat trick in program history. His second goal ended up being the game winner with his third serving to ice the game with an empty net. He also started the scoring for the team in the first period and added an assist for four total points, one of just nine times a player has recorded four points in a game.
His efforts also earned him a spot on the All-Tournament team for the weekend, one of just two Thunder to do so.