BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University Men's Hockey freshman Lleyton was named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Rookie of the Week for the fifth time this season Monday afternoon after helping the Beavers to a series split at Ferris State University.
 
Roed recorded a goal and assist for two points last week. His eight shots led team and second among all CCHA skaters. He had three shots in a 3-2 loss on Friday, before notching a goal and an assist with a game-high five shots in a 6-2 victory on Saturday. Finishing even for the weekend, he has now collected five Rookie of the Week awards this season. 
 
Roed joins Michigan Tech's Kyle Kukkonen and Brett Thorneas the forward and defenseman of the week and Northern Michigan's Beni Halasz as the goaltender of the week.
 
Bemidji State prepares for its final home series of the regular season next weekend when they welcome rival Minnesota State University, Mankato to Sanford Center. The Beavers and Mavericks will clash for a two-game league series beginning Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:07 p.m.
 
For more information on the Bemidji State men's hockey program, tickets or schedules, visit BSUBeavers.com, follow the Beavers on Twitter or Instagram (@BSUBeaversMHKY), or like them on Facebook (facebook.com/BSUBeavers).
 
Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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