Career Scoring Week Propels Olson To MIAC Honor

MOORHEAD, Minn. (1/29/24)---Concordia junior Hunter Olson (Bemidji, Minn.) was named the MIAC Offensive Player of the Week for helping the Cobbers post a key MIAC sweep over St. Olaf last week.

Olson came away with three goals and an assist in the two games. He had both of the game-winning goals in the Cobbers' 5-4 and 4-2 wins against the Oles.

Olson scored Concordia's fifth goal of the game on Tuesday night in the 5-4 in Northfield. The goal gave Concordia a 5-3 lead with 1:24 left in the third period but proved to be the game-winning tally after St. Olaf scored in the final minute of play.

Olson saved his top performance of the week for the Cobbers' appearance at Hockey Day Minnesota 2024 in Warroad on Friday night.

He opened his stat line on Friday by getting an assist on the team's first goal of the game, which cut the St. Olaf lead to 2-1 at the start of the second period.   

Olson saved his best for last as he scored two goals in a span of 1:31 at the end of the third period to complete the Cobbers' comeback and give them a 4-2 win.

After Isaac Henkemeyer-Howe tied the game on a rebound goal at the 15:57 mark of the final frame, Olson netted the game winner at 16:58. He finished off the scoring by using his speed to convert on a breakaway at 18:29.

The two goals against the Oles on Friday marked the first time in his career that Olson has struck for more than one goal in a single game.   

Olson also led Concordia in shots on goal at Hockey Day Minnesota. He finished the game with five shots and had nine total shots in the series.

Olson is tied for second on the team in goals scored this season and tied for fourth in total points. He has eight goals and six assists for 14 points. Olson is also second on the team in shots on goal with 51.