Bartkowski Named CCHA Rookie of the Week

Ohio State defenseman Matt Bartkowski has been named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association's Rookie of the Week for the second time this season as a result of his performances over the weekend.

From the Buckeyes' website:

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Senior forward Corey Elkins and freshman defenseman Matt Bartkowski have been named CCHA Offensive Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, the Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced Monday. The duo helped the Buckeyes to a 1-0-1 weekend at Ferris State, with a 6-2 victory Friday and a 2-2 tie (shootout win) Saturday, extending the team’s unbeaten streak to 12.

Pittsburgh, Pa., native Bartkowski also was named CCHA Rookie of the Week Oct. 27. Against Ferris State he had a goal and an assist and a +1 mark, along with two blocked shots. He had an assist and was +1 in the victory Friday. Saturday he scored a goal to put the Buckeyes ahead in the second period and had a team season-high nine shots on goal. This season Bartkowski has three goals, eight assists and 11 points, with a +11 mark.

And the mini write-up at the CCHA site can be found here.

Matt Bartkowski, 19, was drafted by the Panthers with their final pick in last summer's entry draft, 190th overall. Prior to college, he played in the United States Hockey League for two seasons with the Lincoln Stars, scoring nine points in 57 games as a rookie and then eclipsed those totals with 42 points in 60 games last year.