Nilsen was instrumental in the Yellowjackets getting a pair of road wins to start the season. On Saturday, had a team-high four shots and a couple of near-misses in a 3-0 shutout of Milwaukee School of Engineering. On Sunday against Concordia University (Wis.), with the Yellowjackets down a goal, Nilsen scored the tying goal with just 6:45 to play in regulation to tie the game at 2-2. Later, 4:44 into overtime, Nilsen notched the game-winner, giving the Yellowjackets their second win of the season, 3-2.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Danny Karrels, Freshman, Forward, Port Washington, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Richard Rowell, Junior, Midfielder, Middleton, Wis.