MADISON, Wis. – Emily Clark dominated December, scoring eight points off a goal and seven assists.
 
For her tremendous efforts, the Wisconsin women's hockey junior was named WCHA Offensive Player of the Month, the league announced Thursday.
 
It is Clark's first time being named the WCHA Offensive Player of the Month and the second time this year she has been honored by the league, being named the WCHA Offensive Player of the Week on Dec. 13.
 
After recording an assist in UW's historic 8-2 win over Minnesota on Dec. 4, Clark had a breakout weekend against the Buckeyes, scoring seven points. She had a career-high five points in UW's 7-0 win at Ohio State on Dec. 9, collecting a goal and four assists. Clark continued her hot streak into UW's 5-0 win on Dec. 10, earning a pair of assists.  
 
Clark earned a +7 plus/minus rating for December, tied for the league lead. Her 46 faceoff wins in four games ranked third in the conference.
 
The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native capped off her spectacular month playing on the Canadian senior national team in a series against the U.S. on Dec. 19 and 21 before heading to Germany with the Canadian development team for the Nations Cup this week.
 
The No. 1 Badgers wrap up non-conference action this weekend with a series at Lindenwood. Faceoff on Friday in Wentzville, Missouri, is set for 7 p.m., while Saturday's contest begins at 3 p.m.