On Sept. 24, Elder notched his third shutout of the season with a three-save performance in a 1-0 win at Bethel University (Minn.). His second start of the week was even better, stopping 15 of 16 shots faced in a 1-1 double overtime tie with No. 11-ranked UW-Oshkosh. The goal snapped a scoreless streak of 264:33 that Elder had put together. For the week, Elder went 1-0-1 with a .947 save percentage and a .045 goals against average.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Karl Bock, Sophomore, Defender, Oregon, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Ian Christensen, Senior, Goalkeeper, Oregon, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Ryan Reid, Junior, Defender, Rockton, Ill. (Hononegah)