-- University of North Dakota freshman forwardwas named the Bauer National Collegiate Hockey Conference's Rookie of the Week following his performance last weekend at second-ranked Minnesota State. The Franklin Square, N.Y., product scored UND's lone goal Saturday and added an assist in Friday's tie.Pinto now has points in all four of his collegiate games to date, longest active point streak on the team. He has accounted for two goals and two assists and has the game-winning goal in his first shot on goal in the Oct. 11 shutout of Canisius. A second-round NHL draft pick this last summer by the Ottawa Senators, Pinto is second on the team in points (4) and plus/minus rating (+4) and is tied for most shots on goal for the season.Pinto becomes the second weekly honoree from North Dakota afterwas last week's NCHC Goalie of the Week recipient.North Dakota (2-1-1) hosts Bemidji State this Friday and Saturday at Ralph Engelstad Arena to kickoff a five-game homestand.