NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - Merrimack men's hockey goaltender
Linards Feldbergs was named Hockey East Defender of the Week as released by the conference on Monday afternoon after winning both games against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over the weekend
Feldbergs, a freshman from Ogre, Latvia had a stellar weekend in net for the Warriors, winning both games while stopping 62 of 66 shots, and collecting his first career assist on
Nick Pierre's overtime goal last Friday. Compared to his predecessor, Hockey East MVP and Bruins prospect
Max Lundgren, Linards has made 138 saves in his first five starts this season, while Lundgren made 145 saves in his first five starts the previous season.
Feldbergs and his #16 ranked Warrior teammates return to Lawler Arena this weekend as they host their Hockey East Championship opponents for the first time since they won the Lou Lamoriello trophy in March, the University of Connecticut Huskies on Friday at 7 PM and Saturday at 4:30 PM, in a game that can also be seen on NESN.
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