Hopper recorded 30 saves and had a shutout going until midway through the third period when No. 4-ranked UW-River Falls scored on a power play in a 2-1 UW-Stout win at River Falls on Jan. 14. Hopper recorded seven saves in the first period, then turned away 13 in the second and 10 in the third.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Brandon Stephenson, Junior, Goalie, Saline, Mich.
UW-Stevens Point, Kyle Politz, Sophomore, Forward, Elko, Minn. (Apple Valley)