Hudson’s outstanding performance against Robert Morris earns him title
Jan. 10, 2011 – Ames, Iowa – Cyclone Hockey is pleased to announce goalie Erik Hudson as Player of the Week for the second time in the 2010-11 season. Hudson delivered a shut-out performance during the second game of the Robert Morris series.
Not only did Erik deliver a shut-out game against Robert Morris but he also stopped 59 of 61 shots on goal during the series giving him a weekend save percentage of 96.7. Erik has played in just over 20 games for the Cyclones this season and is leading the Central States Collegiate Hockey League in minutes played with 660. With two shut-outs and averaging only 2.87 goals per game, Erik has a season save percentage of 90.3.
Erik is not only a goaltender for Iowa State but also the starting goal tender for Team USA of the World University Games, which takes place in Erzurum, Turkey, Jan. 27 – Feb. 6, 2011. Hudson spent his winter break preparing for the games, and Head Coach, Al Murdoch, knows his hard work is worth it. “His training over break is proving to pay off as he performed very strong in three exhibition games against NCAA competition and is carrying that over for the Cyclones.”
Before playing for Iowa State, Hudson laced up for the Burnaby Express of the BCHL. Hudson is originally from Spokane, Wash. and is currently a senior in business at Iowa State.
Coach Murdoch commented further on Erik’s performance. “Erik is playing very hard and most importantly, very consistent. His consistency on the ice and in the class room is paying off, and Erik is playing some of his best hockey since he’s been [at Iowa State].”