Three Stars (Quarterfinals)

First Star: Chris Wagner (Colgate)
Austin Smith's partner in crime had a huge weekend for the Raiders in their series with Quinnipiac. He even out did Smith, by scoring five goals in the three games. In Game 1, Colgate won 4-2 behind two goals from Wagner. The Walpole, Massachusetts native gave his team a 2-1 lead early in the second period on his first tally of the series. Quinnipiac tied the score later that period, but Wagner scored the eventual game-winner on the power-play midway through the third period. The following night, the Bobcats beat Colgate 4-2, but Wagner added his third goal of the series when he beat Eric Hartzell on a penalty shot in the first period. In the decisive Game 3, Wagner put the Raiders on top early with a goal about four minutes in to the game. He then sealed Colgate's trip to Atlantic City when he assisted on the third goal, and deposited an empty net goal to give his team a 4-0 victory. His fifth goal of the weekend was his 50th point of the season. He's only one of eight players in the country to reach 50 points. Wagner has also tallied at least one point in 18 of his last 19 games.

Second Star: Kyle Bodie (Union)
When people hear the name "Bodie" and "Union Hockey" in the same sentence, most instantly think of stud sophomore defenseman Mat Bodie. Some people may not realize that his older brother Kyle is also a major contributor for the Dutchmen, and is big reason for how successful they've been this season. Kyle has quietly put together a great season for Union, highlighted by 23 assists (second on the team). In this weekend's series with rival RPI, Bodie had his best weekend yet, having his hand in five of Union's seven goals. In Game 1, he assisted on Union's second and third goals in the 3-2 win. The following night, the East St. Paul, Manitoba native put the Dutchmen on the board first with a power-play goal midway through the first frame. He then assisted on Kevin Sullivan's eventual game-winner late in the second period, and insurance goal early in the third period. Bodie currently has 28 points on the season, which more than his first two seasons in Schenectady combined.

Third Star (tie): Alex Killorn & Raphael Girard (Harvard)
Many prognosticators picked Yale to upset the Crimson in this weekend's series. The Bulldogs took the first game 2-1, but Harvard would not lay down and die, taking the next two games to punch their ticket to Atlantic City. This comeback was led by Harvard's leading scorer, Killorn, and goaltender, Girard. While Girard might have been the losing goaltender in Game 1, he put in a valiant effort, stopping 42 shots. In Game 2, Girard made a career high 48 saves in the 4-3 double overtime win. The following night, the Northwood School grad made 39 saves in Harvard's 8-2 victory to bring his weekend save total to 128. Girard has started seven consecutive games for the Crimson, and my guess is that he'll be Coach Donato's "go to guy" in Atlantic City.

On the other side of the puck, Alex Killorn collected six points over the three game set. He was shutout in the first game, but picked up two assists on Saturday when he assisted on both of Danny Biega's power-play goals in the second and third period, respectively. The Quebec native saved his best performance in Game 3 with two goals and two helpers. Yale went up 1-0 early in the game, but Killorn led the quick comeback and eventual onslaught. He tied the game less than three minutes later, and then helped the Crimson offense explode for four goals in the second period. Killorn assisted on Harvard's second and fifth goals, and scored the team's fourth goal. Luckily for Harvard, Killorn has saved his best season for last, setting career highs in goals (20) assists (22) and points (42).

Honorable Mention:
Antoine Laganiere (Yale): 1a; 1g; 1g vs. Harvard
Alex Killorn (Harvard): 0; 2a; 2g,2a vs. Yale
Marshall Everson (Harvard): 0; 1g; 1g,3a vs. Yale
Sean Whitney (Cornell): 1g; 1g vs. Dartmouth
John Esposito (Cornell): 2g; 1a vs. Dartmouth
Andy Iles (Cornell): 46 saves (3ga), 27 saves (1ga) vs. Dartmouth
Connor Jones (QU): 2g; 1g,1a; 0 vs. Colgate
Austin Smith (Colgate): 1g,1a; 0; 1g,1a vs. QU