Blake Pietila named First Team All-American

Blake Pietila named First Team All-American AHCA Release TAMPA, Fla. – Michigan Tech senior goaltender Blake Pietila has been named a CCM/AHCA All-American announced during Friday Night at the Frozen Four in Tampa, Florida. Pietila was honored on the West First Team. Pietila, a native of Howell, Michigan, was named the CCHA Player of the Year, was a unanimous choice as an All-CCHA First Team selection, and was also honored as the CCHA Goaltender of the Year. He was a top three finalist for the Mike Richter Award and Hobey Baker Top 10 Finalist. Pietila appeared in 37 games for…