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Divis Nabs Rookie of the Year

Date:  Source: EHL: Philadelphia Revolution

Divis, who was lauded as the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) East Co-Rookie of the Year last Thursday while landing on that league's All-Rookie Team, also collected NE-10 All-Conference first team and All-Rookie Team laurels.Saint Michael's has now had eight first-years land NE-10 All-Rookie honors in the past six years.

Divis, one of only two unanimous all-conference picks, has turned in 22 points in 24 games, with seven goals and 15 assists. When he was named ECAC East Co-Rookie of the Year last week, he became the first Purple Knight to draw a league Rookie of the Year accolade since 1997-98, and he is the first Saint Michael's player since Matt Rigtrup '11 in 2009-10 to land a major award from the NE-10.

Divis is first in points among NE-10 defensemen, second among all first-years in points and assists, and tied for 11th overall in points. With 11 power-play points, Divis leads all blue liners in the league, is second among first-years, and is tied for sixth overall. He has four power-play goals, which pace NE-10 defenders, are second among the league's rookies, and tie for eighth among all conference skaters. In addition to posting five multi-point games, Divis has committed only two penalties all season. Across Division II/III, Divis is sixth in points by a defenseman, and first in points by rookie blue liners.