Matt O'Donnell (3/17/2026) - Athlete Awards - Aurora University Athletics

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Athletes of the Week

Matt O'Donnell

Award

Athletes of the Week
Week Of

3/17/2026
Sport

Men's Hockey (NCAA)
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Aurora University Athletics in conjunction with BSN Sports proudly announces the recipients of the BSN Spartan Athletes of the Week award. The honors are earned based on the student-athletes performances on their respective playing surface the previous week.

This week's honors go to AU student-athlete, junior Matt O'Donnell of men's hockey.

Matt O'Donnell, men's hockey -
O'Donnell earned the honor after he was huge in net for AU in the 6-1 NCAA first round win over St. Johns. He stopped 36 shots on the day, allowing just one goal in the victory. His third period effort, stopping all 18 shots sent his direction was key as AU took a 2-1 lead and won 6-1.

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