UND's Zmolek named NCHC Defenseman of the Week

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UND’s Bennett Zmolek has earned NCHC Defenseman of the Week honors.

He blocked 10 shots in North Dakota’s weekend sweep over Miami (OH), including blocking a season-high seven shots on Saturday night.Zmolek totaled a +5 rating and spear-headed a penalty kill that went 5-6 on the weekend. In 10 games this season, Zmolek has blocked 27 shots.

The top ranked Fighting Hawks (9-2-1, 4-0-0) will host Bemidji State on Friday night.