Denver sophomore Sam Harris has been named the NCHC Forward of the Week.

The San Diego native powered Denver to a sweep of Lindenwood to keep the Pioneers undefeated on the year. He scored three goals in the series, including the game-winning goal both nights, and now leads the NCAA with nine goals this season.

On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens draft pick scored the game’s second goal to put DU up 2-0 in an eventual 4-1 win. A night later, Harris struck twice in a six-minute span to break a 1-1 tie in the third period and make it a 3-1 contest with Denver again going on to win 4-1.

With goals in both games, Harris is now riding a career-long seven-game point streak. He scored his three goals on four shots on goal for a .750 shooting percentage and was plus-2 in the series. Along with his NCAA-best nine goals, Harris is tied for third on the team with 13 points, while his four game-winning goals this year tie for first nationally.

Back home, Harris played for the San Diego Jr. Gulls.

Photo/C. Morgan Engel/Clarkson Creative Photography

(November 11, 2024)