DENVER – Freshman defenseman Antti Tuomisto and sophomore goalie Magnus Chrona of the Denver Pioneers hockey team have been named NCHC Players of the Week, the conference announced on Monday.
 
Tuomisto was named NCHC Rookie of the Week after posting one goal and two assists in Denver's sweep of Colorado College to retain the Gold Pan last weekend. The Pori, Finland native and Detroit Red Wings prospect scored in the Pioneers' 5-1 win on Thursday, then added two assists in Denver's 4-0 victory on Saturday. This marks the first weekly honor for Tuomisto, who has two goals and nine assists in 22 games this season.
 
Chrona was named NCHC Goalie of the Week after going 2-0-0 last weekend with 24 saves on Thursday and a 29-save shutout on Saturday. The Skellefteå, Sweden native and Tampa Bay Lightning prospect posted a .050 GAA and .981 save percentage on the weekend, taking his career numbers to 22-16-4 with a 2.25 GAA, .916 save percentage and three shutouts. This marks his first honor of the season.
 
UP NEXT: Denver will travel to Grand Forks, N.D. for the 2021 Frozen Faceoff from March 12-16. 

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