Buckeye Matt Tomkins Named B1G Third Star of the Week – Ohio State Buckeyes
11/4/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
Nov. 4, 2014
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Matt Tomkins, a sophomore goaltender on the Ohio State men’s hockey team, was named the Big Ten Third Star of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. Tomkins had a .97 goals-against average and stopped 46-of-48 shots (.958 save percentage) in the Buckeyes’ win and tie at Canisius last weekend.
Friday, Tomkins, a Sherwood Park, Alberta, native, came off the bench early in the first period and stopped 26 of the 27 shots he faced as the Buckeyes tied the Golden Griffins, 3-3. Saturday, he had 20 saves on 21 shots in the Buckeyes’ 4-1 win.
This is the first weekly award for Tomkins as a Buckeye. He has played in four games this season and has a 2.18 goals-against average and .918 save percentage.
Tomkins and the Buckeyes (2-3-1, 0-0-0 B1G) return to Columbus for two games vs. Omaha this weekend. The teams will meet at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Value City Arena.
Friday is Military Appreciation Day in Value City Arena. Fans who present a military ID at the arena box office can purchase tickets for $6 for family and friends. In addition, fans who show a military ID at the concession stands that night will receive a 10 percent discount.
