Sophomore goaltender Naomi Stow of the Eau Claire Area Stars earned Week 8 girls Player of the Week for two shut-outs against top-ranked teams.

She had 23 saves against the USHSHO #1 ranked Western Wisconsin Stars and 20 saves against the USHSHO #6 ranked team, St. Croix Valley Fusion.

Stow currently is ranked seventh in the state for goals against average (1.72) and has a save percentage of 0.907 on the season.

Sophomore forward Boone Mathison of Tomah/Sparta tabbed 5 points (4g, 1a) in the team’s 7-2 win over Avalache, 3 points (2g, 1a) in the win over West Salem and 1 assist in their 4-3 win over the Northwest Icemen in week 8.

Mathison has helped lead his team to a 12-3-2 record with 28 points (18g, 10a) on the season.

Tomah/Sparta Head Coach Todd Kirschbaum writes:

Boone Mathison is only a sophomore and has clearly become one of the leaders of our team. As a freshman, he was voted most valuable player of the team. 

This year Boone’s work ethic is infectious throughout the team.  Boone is just one of the reasons for Tomah/ Sparta’s turn around this year.

Boone is a three-sport letter winner: he plays football and baseball as well as hockey.  Boone’s athletic leadership is impressive; not only does he lead on the ice, he is an exemplary leader / role model off the ice.  Boone’s work ethic carries over to the classroom as well.