Connolly, Barton, Reichard named USCHO’s Three Stars for Feb. 9

THIRD STAR

Cody Reichard, Miami: In a critical series for the RedHawks, the junior came up big, stopping 53 of 55 shots against Michigan. His 23-save shutout on Saturday pushed Miami into first place in the CCHA. :: Cody Reichard’s player page

Miami's Cody Reichard (Miami Athletics)

SECOND STAR

Chris Barton, Merrimack: The senior captain posted two goals and seven assists over a pair of games. He posted a career-high four assists on Friday at Northeastern and scored twice and added three assists for a career-best five-point night Saturday against Massachusetts. :: Chris Barton’s player page

Merrimack's Chris Barton (2010 GIL TALBOT)

FIRST STAR

Mike Connolly, Minnesota-Duluth: Six goals in a weekend series? Great. Six goals in a weekend series against your in-state rival? Even better. That’s what Connolly did last weekend against Minnesota. After scoring once in a tie on Friday, he netted five goals in a win on Saturday. :: Mike Connolly’s player page

Minnesota-Duluth's Mike Connolly (Minnesota-Duluth Athletics)

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