Strandberg got the start in both games during the weekend for the Yellowjackets and helped them pick up three-of-four points on the road at UW-River Falls and remain in first place in the WIAC. On Nov. 30, Strandberg stopped a season-high 26 shots as the Yellowjackets and Falcons tied 1-1. The highlight of the game came when Strandberg made a huge glove save on a 3-on-1 in the second period. On Dec. 1, he made 19 saves as the Yellowjackets won the second game of the series 3-2. In the two games, Strandberg went 1-0-1 with a 1.45 goals against average and a .938 save percentage.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Daniel Olszewski, Junior, Forward, Janesville, Wis. (Craig)
UW-River Falls, Zach Schrotenboer, Freshman, Forward, Geneva, Ill.
UW-Stevens Point, Kyle Politz, Junior, Forward, Elko, Minn. (Fairbanks)
UW-Stout, Zach Vierling, Sophomore, Forward, Coon Rapids, Minn.