Announced in the Star Tribune this morning in the Minnesota Scene column: RICHTER IS THE WCHA'S STAR OF WEEK--- University of Wisconsin defenseman Barry Richter, who helped the Badgers to a victory and a tie in their weekend series against Minnesota, has been named WCHA Player of the Week. Richter assisted on the game-tying goal in the third period of Friday night's 4-4 tie at Mariucci Arena. He also scored the game-winning goal Saturday night as the Badgers defeated the Gophers 3-2 at Met Center. Richter leads WCHA defensemen with five goals and 10 assists. -Carol