HOCKEY EAST PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Bobby Trivigno - Massachusetts
Senior Forward; Setauket, N.Y.

Trivigno led the NCAA with 13 assists and 17 points in eight games in February, helping to power Massachusetts to a 6-2-0 mark. He registered at least a point in seven of those eight games, enjoying six multi-point games, including a five-point night on Feb. 4 (1g, 4a). The senior ended the month with an active six-game point streak and three straight multi-point efforts. Trivigno netted his 50th career goal against on Feb. 26, becoming just the seventh player in program history to join UMass’ 50-goal, 100-point club. He is currently fifth in the nation in scoring with 42 points. He was named Hockey East Player of the Week on Feb. 7.

Runner-up: Tyler Ward, UNH

PRO AMBITIONS ROOKIE OF THE MONTH

Ryan Ufko - Massachusetts
Defenseman; Long Island, N.Y.

Ufko helped UMass go 6-2-0 in the month of February, including a 4-2-0 mark in league action, with 10 points over eight games on three goals and seven assists. His 10 points and three power-play goals tied for the national league among all freshmen. He ranked third on the squad in scoring for the month and was plus-six. The defenseman had at least one point in all eight contests to carry an active eight-game point streak into the month of March. All three goals came on the power play and he put up two multi-point efforts against Maine and at Vermont with two assists in both contests.

Runner-up: Owen Cole, UML

HOCKEY EAST DEFENDER OF THE MONTH

Domenick Fensore - Boston University
Junior; Thornwood, N.Y.

Fensore led the Terriers with an incredible 10 assists, tied for second in the NCAA, and 11 blocked shots. His 10 total points also led Boston University and was 13th among all skaters in the nation. He notched an assist in all six games, including three multi-assist efforts. He set a new career high with three assists in a 6-3 win over Boston College and had two assists in wins over Harvard (Beanpot semifinals) and at Providence. Fensore impacted the game beyond the box score thanks to his skating ability and defensive instincts.

Runner-up: Declan Carlile, MC

STOP IT GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH

Vinny Duplessis - Boston University
Sophomore; Quebec City, Que.

Duplessis went 5-0-0 in February, including a 19-save shutout in the Beanpot final against Northeastern. That was his second shutout of the month, as he began February with a 4-0 win over Maine. Duplessis finished February with a 1.40 GAA and a .945 save percentage, allowing just four even-strength goals during the month.

Runner-up: Hugo Ollas, MC