MADISON, Wis.: On the heels of a weekend sweep, UW-Superior sophomore goaltender Oscar Svensson (Södertälje, Sweden/Haga Gymnasium) has been chosen as WIAC Men's Hockey Athlete of the Week for the period ending Jan 13, the league announced Tuesday.
 
Svensson backstopped the Yellowjackets to home wins over Bethel and Hamline on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Against the Royals, in just his third start of the season, he turned away 24 shots for a 3-1 win. He followed his first collegiate victory with a career-high 46 saves, including 19 in the second period, beating Hamline, 2-1.
 
Svensson posted a 1.00 goals-against average and .972 save percentage for the weekend. He is 2-2-0 on the season with a 2.44 GAA and .919 in six games.
 
UWS (6-11-2, 0-1-1 WIAC) jumps back into WIAC play, at UW-Stout Jan. 25. game time is 7 p.m.