Jaques Earns WCHA Defender of the Week Nod
10/17/2022 3:02:09 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the second week in a row, Ohio State women’s hockey’s Sophie Jaques has garnered Defender of the Week honors by the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). Jaques tallied six points in Ohio State’s series sweep of Bemidji State last weekend and helped the Buckeyes hold the Beavers to just 24 shots on goal.
Jaques, a native of Toronto, Ont. tallied a pair of goals in each game against Bemidji State. In game one, she recorded the second and third goals of the team’s 4-0 shutout win. In game two, she added the final two tallies of the Buckeyes’ 5-2 victory. She has now recorded three multi-goal games this season and leads the team with seven goals and 11 points.
Finishing with a team-high +6 in the series, the graduate defenseman was on the ice for seven of Ohio State’s nine goals of the weekend. She also recorded two assists in the series.
In addition to her offensive point production, Jaques helped the Ohio State defensive effort earn the team’s first shutout of the season. Overall, the Buckeyes allowed only 24 shots on goal and two goals last weekend while finishing 4-for-4 on the penalty kill. Jaques blocked two shots for Ohio State in the series.
The No. 1/1 ranked Ohio State women’s hockey team is back home for its next two series to close out its first full month of the season. First up is the 2022 national championship game rematch as the Buckeyes host No. 4/5 Minnesota Duluth this weekend at the OSU Ice Rink. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. The team will recognize alumni of the program during Friday’s game as a part of its Alumni Weekend programing.
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