Kurth played an instrumental role as UW-Oshkosh held Nebraska Wesleyan University and Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) scoreless during 200 minutes of action. In UW-Oshkosh’s 2-0 win over Nebraska Wesleyan University on Sept. 7, Kurth helped limit the Prairie Wolves to just six shots, including two shots on goal. Kurth was credited with an assist on UW-Oshkosh’s first goal of the match. During the Titans’ scoreless, double-overtime tie with Gustavus Adolphus College on Sept. 8, Kurth helped limit the Gusties to 12 shots, including five on goal.
Also nominated:
UW-Platteville, Brad Streich, Junior, Defender, De Pere, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Kyle Sundby, Senior, Defender, Verona, Wis.