Photo by William DiLillo, University of Vermont

Sophomore | Goaltender
Essex Junction, Vermont

His Statistics: 2-0-0, 0.50 GAA, .985 save pct., 1 SO

His Impact: Vermont doubled its ECAC win total for the season behind Russell's efforts this weekend, as he stopped 64 of 65 shots in a sweep in the North Country. His first career shutout came Friday against Clarkson (24 saves), and he made 40 stops in a 3-1 win at St. Lawrence on Saturday.

His Runners-Up: Scott Basiuk (Rensselaer), David Brown (Notre Dame), Matt Carle (Denver), Elias Godoy (UMass Lowell), Isaac Reichmuth (Minnesota Duluth), Scott Champagne (Mercyhurst)

Previous Winners Feb. 9: Robbie Earl Feb. 2: Keith Ballard Jan. 26: Brendan Cook Jan. 19: Mike Ayers Jan. 12: Pat Dwyer Jan. 6: Chris Davidson Dec. 30: Jason Guerriero Dec. 15: Curtis Glencross Dec. 8: T.J. Trevelyan Dec. 1: Kellen Briggs Nov. 24: Greg Kealey Nov. 17: Yann Danis Nov. 10: Kelly Czuy Nov. 3: Jacob Micflikier Oct. 27: T.J. Caig Oct. 20: Mike Betz Oct. 13: Todd Jackson