Saint John's University

Saint John's junior goaltender J.D. Wells (Anoka, Minn.) was named the MIAC Men's Hockey Player of the Week Jan. 23 for his stellar performance in net as SJU claimed a sweep of second-place Concordia-Moorhead over the weekend.

Wells posted a 1.00 GAA and a .956 save percentage (43 saves) to improve to 3-0 on the season (four starts). He allowed a late power-play goal (17:05 of the 3rd) and made 20 saves in the 2-1 win Saturday, before allowing a late goal (18:52 of the 3rd) and stopping 23 shots in Sunday's 4-1 victory. Wells made his first start of the season Nov. 26 against Concordia (Wis.), but suffered a concussion late in the second period. He continued to serve as the backup goalie until Jan. 14; a 4-3 win at nationally-ranked Gustavus Adolphus. Wells was 0-2 with a .806 save percentage and a 4.32 GAA in two MIAC starts last year, and is now 3-0 with a 1.67 GAA and a .929 save percentage in three conference games this season.

The Johnnies are now a win Thursday (vs. Hamline) away from climbing out of eighth and jumping into a tie for second place in the MIAC standings. Puck-drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud.