Worthy Wilcox Gophers sophomore Adam Wilcox has quickly become one of the best college goaltenders.
Hometown: South St. Paul • Measurements: 6-1, 185 pounds • NHL draft: Taken by Tampa Bay in sixth-round pick in 2011 (178th pick overall)
by the numbers Here are a few statistics from his first Gophers' season:
38
Starts, 37 in a row to end the season
25-8-5
Record, tying the team record for most wins by a rookie
1.88
Goal-against average, setting a Gophers single-season record
.921
Save percentage, fourth in WCHA; three shutouts
All-WCHA third team
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