Austin Bruins’ center Luke Dietsch was named Central Division Star of the week Monday.

The Central Division is currently a two-horse race at the top thanks to a hot play of both Minot and Austin. The Bruins are right on the Minotauros heels thanks to a weekend home-and-home sweep of the Minnesota Magicians. 20-year-old Dietsch has found a renewed energy in the month of December and that continued for the St. Paul, Minnesota native this past weekend as he totaled four points in the two wins. On Friday, Dietsch had two assists in a 6-1 home win over the Magicians.

On Saturday, Dietsch had the game-winning goal and another assist in a 4-1 road win. Dietsch was also +3 on the weekend and has 21 points in 32 games played this season.

“Luke has really played well the past few weeks and has really meshed with his new linemates including Tony Uglem. He is doing the necessary things to score goals and make something happen on the ice,” said Bruins head coach Chris Tok.