Graves led the Pointers to their first two wins of the season with both coming against No. 11-ranked College of St. Scholastica (Minn.). On Oct. 29, Graves faced 26 shots and turned away 25 en route to a 7-1 Pointer win. On Oct. 30, he notched 36 saves in 39 shots. In the third period with the Pointers clinging to a one-goal lead, Graves hung tough through two Saints power-play opportunities and didn’t allow another goal to secure the win.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Ross Janecyk, Senior, Forward, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Catholic Central)
UW-River Falls, Eric McLintock, Freshman, Forward, Traverse City, Mich.
UW-Stout, Tom Lescovich, Sophomore, Goalie, Clifton Park, N.Y. (Christian Brothers Academy)
UW-Superior, Talon Berlando, Senior, Forward, Drumheller, Alberta