March 11, 2004

Kearney, Neb. - Wayne State University freshman forward Nate Higgins (Calgary, Alb./Green Bay Gamblers) was selected to the College Hockey America All-Rookie team as voted on by the league's coaches. The CHA held its annual awards banquet Thursday night in Kearney, Neb., in conjunction with the league's post-season tournament.

Three Warriors were also named to the CHA All-Academic team. Earning all-academic accolades were senior goalie Marc Carlson (Hingham, Mass./Chicago Freeze), sophomore defenseman Steve Kovalchik (Riverview, Mich./Omaha Lancers) and sophomore goalie Matt Kelly (Hull, Mass./Topeka Scarecrows).