UMass Lowell Athletics

AMESBURY, Mass.—For the second time this year, sophomore Isac Jonsson (Ängelholm, Sweden) of the UMass Lowell men's hockey team has been named the Army ROTC Defender of the Week, as announced by the Hockey East conference Monday afternoon.
 
The defenseman put up career numbers last weekend to help the River Hawks sweep the two-game home-and-home series against New Hampshire. In Friday's 6-2 rout of the Wildcats on home ice, Jonsson scored the game-winning goal and dished out an assist to clinch the thrilling victory. He then returned to action Saturday night in the River Hawks' overtime thriller to register another two-point night off a goal and an assist to finish the weekend with four points.
 
On top of his scoring performance, Jonsson also amassed a +2 rating to now lead the team with an overall +9 rating. With 15 points in 24 games, Jonsson ranks third on the team in points and leads all River Hawk defensemen in scoring. Jonsson has also already matched his previous single-season high in assists with 10 thus far. Additionally, Jonsson has exploded offensively this year with all five of his collegiate goals coming during his sophomore season.
 
The River Hawks are back at home on Friday, Jan. 27, when they host Kennedy Cup rivals Massachusetts. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.