Bennis helped lead the Blugolds to their sixth straight win as they defeated College of St. Scholastica (Minn.) twice. In a 5-1 victory on Nov. 9, Bennis scored the Blugolds’ second goal of the night, which eventually proved to be the game-winner, midway through the second period. He also scored the Blugolds’ final goal and assisted on the team’s first goal. On Nov. 10, Bennis scored the team’s second goal of the night late in the first period and later scored on an empty net with 12 seconds remaining in the game as the Blugolds won 7-5. He also assisted on the Blugolds’ third goal of the game. Bennis totaled 11 shots on the weekend, second most on the team. For the season, he has four goals and two assists, all of which came this weekend.
Also nominated:
UW-Stevens Point, Jerry Freismuth, Senior, Forward, Grosse Point, Mich
UW-Stout, Tom Lescovich, Senior, Goalie, Clifton Park, N.Y. (Christian Brothers Academy)
UW-Superior, Pat Dalbec, Junior, Forward, Superior, Wis. (Senior)