An outstanding second year player, the sophomore forward from Hermantown, Minnesota has been one of the top scorers in the nation all season long. Teamed up with his brother Zam and Jayson Shaugabay, the trio formed one of the most formidable forward lines across college hockey this past season. Max proved early on this was going to be a special year as he collected points in 11 of his first 13 games of the season.

As the Bulldogs closed out the season with a one-goal loss to Michigan in the NCAA Albany Regional final, Max completed the season with 25 goals and 27 assists for 52 points in 40 games. That positions him third in the nation in points and tied for second in goals. He averaged 3.8 shots per game (152 total) to finish third in the country in shots. He was also top ten in the nation in game winning goals (6), power play goals (8), short-handed goals (2) – all while averaging 1.30 points per game, eighth in the nation. Plante also produced 15 multi-point games.

Plante was recognized with a truck-load of awards including: National Collegiate Hockey Conference Player of the Year, NCHC Forward of the Year, First Team all-conference, College Hockey News Player of the Year and he was named the National Forward of the Month for October when he picked up nine goals and nine assists in his first nine games.

Max’s dad Derek was a Hobey Baker top ten finalist in 1993 as a senior for Minnesota Duluth; went on to a nine-year NHL career, plus five seasons in Europe, before landing with the Bulldogs as an assistant coach for seven years and three more seasons as an assistant with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Max competed for Team USA at the World Junior Championship for two years (2025 and 2026). The NCHC Scholar-Athlete is a Communications major and lends his spare time assisting at youth hockey clinics and learn to play programs. Max is a second-round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings (2024).

Hobey Baker was the legendary Princeton (1914) hockey player known as America’s greatest amateur athlete over one hundred years ago. He redefined how the game was played with his coast-to-coast dashes in an era when hockey was contested by seven players and no forward passes. Baker, a member of the U.S. Army’s Air Corp, died testing a repaired aircraft at the end of World War I after he had completed his military service. The Hobey Baker Award criteria include displaying outstanding skills in all phases of the game, strength of character on and off the ice, sportsmanship, and scholastic achievements.

Plante was selected from a group of ten finalists by a 30-member selection committee and online fan balloting.

NOTE: Members of the media can access a photo of Max Plante and the Hobey Baker trophy by visiting hobeybaker.com/media. Plante, along with the Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey, Mike McShane, will be honored at an upcoming banquet and golf tournament August 6, in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. For more information on the Hobey or to access photos, please visit hobeybaker.com/media.

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April 2, 2026    

Contact:  Wally Shaver  wshaver@hobeybaker.com

The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation is pleased to announce the three Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalists for the 2026 award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: TJ Hughes, a senior forward from the University of Michigan; Max Plante, a sophomore forward from the University of Minnesota Duluth; and Eric Pohlkamp, a junior defenseman from the University of Denver.

The three finalists were selected from the initial list of Top Ten candidates by the 30-member Selection Committee to determine this year’s Hobey Baker Award winner. Criteria for the award includes: displaying outstanding skills in all phases of the game; strength of character on and off the ice; sportsmanship and scholastic achievements.

This year’s Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced Friday, April 10, 2026 during the Frozen Four weekend in Las Vegas, NV. A one-hour live production will feature the Hobey Baker Award, the Mike Richter Award (top goalie in college hockey), the Hockey Humanitarian Award (college hockey’s finest citizen), and the East and West All-American teams, along with other national awards. The event will be televised live from the Park MGM Ballroom on the NHL Network and streamed on the Hobey Baker website at 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET).

TJ Hughes – University of Michigan – Senior, Forward, Hamilton, Ontario

Setting a remarkable standard of consistency, Hughes has averaged over a point per game in each of the past three seasons, becoming the Big Ten’s all-time points leader in conference games. Topping Michigan in scoring for the second straight season, the team captain was named First Team all-conference and the Big Ten Player of the Year. The top-ranked Wolverines enter the Frozen Four tournament with Hughes second in the nation in scoring and third in assists. Along the way, he piled up 18 multiple point games.

• Has 21 goals, 35 assists for 56 points in 39 games – is 57.8% on faceoffs
• Is third in the nation in points per game (1.44) – is 10^th in the nation in goals
• Is a free agent – Sports Management major – has 3 goals, 6 assists in 5 playoff games

Max Plante – University of Minnesota Duluth – Sophomore, Forward, Hermantown, Minnesota

The apple didn’t fall far from the Plante family tree. Max is a Hobey finalist just like his dad Derek was back in 1993 while also playing for the Bulldogs. Playing on a line with his brother Zam and Jayson Shaugabay, Max started the season on fire collecting points in 11 of his first 13 games. His outstanding second season in Duluth was rewarded with First Team all-conference honors, NCHC Forward of the Year and the NCHC Player of the Year. Plante also played for Team USA at the 2026 World Junior Championship.

• Finished with 25 goals, 27 assists for 52 points in 40 games – Detroit draft (2^nd round, 2024)
• Had 8 power play goals and 15 multiple point games – is 3^rd in the nation in shots, 3^rd in points and is tied for 2^nd in goals
• Communications major and Scholar-Athlete – had 15 multiple point games

Eric Pohlkamp – University of Denver – Junior, Defense, Brainerd, Minnesota

Pohlkamp is the nation’s top scoring defenseman and his 18 goals so far is an NCHC record by a defenseman. That’s because he’s a prolific shooter, leading the nation with 185 shots (average 4.5 per game), 27 more than the next closest skater. He’s also launched 25 shots in four playoff games heading into the Frozen Four. Pohlkamp was recognized as First Team all-conference, the NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year and was a finalist for the NCHC Player of the Year. Pohlkamp leads the nation’s defensemen in points and goals.

• Has 18 goals, 21 assists for 39 points in 41 games – has 6 power play goals
• Communications major, Marketing minor –San Jose draft (5^th round, 2023)
• Member of the U.S. Selects of NCAA players at the Spengler Cup tourney in Switzerland in December – played his freshman season at Bemidji State Univ.

For more information on the Hobey Baker Memorial Award or to access the Hobey logo, visit hobeybaker.com/media. The website has additional bio info, statistics and video of the finalists. Check us out on Facebook at: facebook.com/TheHobey 

The Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced on Friday, April 10 during a live broadcast on NHL Network and streamed at hobeybaker.com beginning at 5 p.m. PT. Additional national awards will also be announced during the show.

College Hockey National Awards Announcements

Friday Night at the Frozen Four

NHL Network and streamed at hobeybaker.com 

Friday, April 10 at 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET)

            Hobey Baker Memorial Award – honoring college hockey’s top player

            Mike Richter Award – honoring college hockey’s top goaltender

            Hockey Humanitarian Award – honoring college hockey’s top citizen athlete

            All-American Teams – First and Second teams from College Hockey Coaches Assoc.

            Derek Hines Award – honoring the nation’s unsung hero

            Tim Taylor Award – honoring the nation’s rookie of the year

The ‘State of Hockey’ has lost one of its brightest lights. Jessi Pierce, along with her three children and family dog perished in a house fire early Saturday morning In White Bear Lake. Pierce spent more than a decade covering the NHL, mostly as a contributor to NHL.com while covering the Minnesota Wild. She also contributed to other local outlets and was a mainstay at Hobey Baker Award events.

 To know Jessi Pierce was to know a fierce advocate, a brilliant hockey mind, and—most importantly—a deeply kind soul. Her dedication to the game was matched only by her generosity toward the people within it. Jessi didn’t just understand hockey; she championed it. Whether she was debating a play or simply offering a kind word, she gave her time freely and without expectation.

Lost in the fire were her three children: Hudson, Cayden and Avery. Jessi attended the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Banquet and Golf Tournament almost every year. While her hockey IQ was second to none, she brought a different kind of brilliance to the golf course – a bright light and a warmth that made every round better for those around her. 

We are heartbroken by her passing, but we are so much better for having known her. She was a mentor, a friend, and a tireless cheerleader for the game we all love. Her absence will be deeply felt, but her kindness will not be forgotten.

March 18, 2026    

Contact:  Wally Shaver  wshaver@hobeybaker.com

St. Paul, Minn. — The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation is pleased to announce the Top Ten candidates for the 2026 award honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: Trey Augustine, Michigan State University; James Hagens, Boston College; TJ Hughes, University of Michigan; Gavin McKenna, Penn State University; Max Plante, University of Minnesota Duluth; Eric Pohlkamp, University of Denver; Hayden Stavroff, Dartmouth College; Charlie Stramel, Michigan State University; Felix Trudeau, Sacred Heart University; and Ethan Wyttenbach, Quinnipiac University.

The ten finalists were selected by voting from all 63 Division I college hockey head coaches and online fan balloting. This year’s Hobey Baker winner will be chosen from this group by the 30-member Selection Committee. An additional round of fan balloting will run from March 19–March 29 on the Hobey Baker website hobeybaker.com. Criteria for the award are: displaying outstanding skills in all phases of the game, strength of character on and off the ice, sportsmanship, and scholastic achievements. 

The Hobey Hat Trick (three finalists) will be announced on April 2, 2026, and the Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced on Friday April 10, 2026, during the Frozen Four weekend in Las Vegas, NV. The announcement will be televised live from the Park MGM on the NHL Network and streamed on the Hobey Baker website at 8:00 p.m. ET. 

Following, in alphabetical order, is a look at each finalist.

Trey Augustine – Michigan State University – Junior, Goalie, South Lyon, Michigan

One of the premiere goalies in college hockey, Augustine has backstopped the Spartans to three straight Big Ten regular season titles and two playoff titles. For the past two seasons, he has been named the conference Goalie of the Year and First Team all-conference, while getting a nod as a semi-finalist for the Mike Richter Award (top goalie) three straight years. Positionally sound and athletic, Augustine is great at game management.

• Current record is 23-8-1, goals against average 2.09, saves percentage .929, has 3 shutouts
• Three-time member of USA World Junior team – Detroit draft (2^nd round, 2023)
• Finance major with 3.89 GPA – very active in a variety of off-ice community activities

James Hagens – Boston College – Sophomore, Forward, Hauppauge, New York

A brilliant second season of college hockey witnessed Hagens soar to the top of the Hockey East scoring charts due to his creative offensive skills. In addition to his Hockey East scoring title, Hagens was named First Team all-conference and a finalist for the circuit’s Player of the Year. Heading into the Hockey East playoff tournament, Hagens is riding a 13-game point streak and has earned points in 28 of his 33 games to date.

• Has 23 goals, 22 assists for 45 points in 33 games – tied for fifth in nation in goals
• Average of 1.36 points per game is seventh best in the nation
• Boston draft (1^st round, 2025) – Communications major

TJ Hughes – University of Michigan – Senior, Forward, Hamilton, Ontario

Setting a remarkable standard of consistency, Hughes has averaged over a point per game in each of the past three seasons, becoming the Big Ten’s all-time points leader in conference games. Topping Michigan in scoring for the second straight season, the team captain was named First Team all-conference and the Big Ten Player of the Year. The top-ranked Wolverines enter the Big Ten’s championship game with Hughes tied for third in the nation in scoring.

• Has 19 goals, 31 assists for 50 points in 36 games – is 57.1% on faceoffs
• Is fifth in the nation in points per game (1.39) and fifth in assists
• Is a free agent – Sports Management major

Gavin McKenna – Penn State University – Freshman, Forward, Whitehorse, Yukon

The Nittany Lions freshman phenom dazzled with his fantastic playmaking ability enroute to the Big Ten scoring title, gaining 38 points in 24 games. McKenna also set the team record for assists in a season with 36, including one huge night when he had a goal and seven assists vs Ohio State, the most points in an NCAA game in 39 years. Besides the Big Ten scoring title, McKenna was named Second Team all-conference, Big Ten all-freshman team and was the circuit’s Freshman of the Year.

• Has 15 goals, 36 assists for 51 points in 34 games – is 3^rd in nation in shots (150)
• Average of 1.50 pts per game is 2^nd in the nation – is 2^nd in nation in points and assists
• Is draft eligible – was a member of Team Canada at 2026 World Junior Championship

Max Plante – University of Minnesota Duluth – Sophomore, Forward, Hermantown, Minnesota

The apple didn’t fall far from the Plante family tree. Max is a Hobey finalist just like his dad Derek was back in 1993 while also playing for the Bulldogs. Plante started the season on fire collecting points in 11 of his first 13 games and enters this weekend’s NCHC championship game ranking fifth in the nation in scoring. His outstanding second season in Duluth was rewarded with First Team all-conference honors, NCHC Forward of the Year and he is also a finalist for Player of the Year.

• Has 23 goals, 25 assists for 48 points in 37 games – has 8 power play goals
• Detroit draft (2^nd round, 2024) – brother Zam is his linemate at Duluth
• Has 14 multiple point games – Communications major and Scholar-Athlete

Eric Pohlkamp – University of Denver – Junior, Defense, Brainerd, Minnesota

Pohlkamp is the nation’s top scoring defenseman and his 17 goals so far is an NCHC record by a defenseman. That’s because he’s a prolific shooter, leading the nation with 166 shots (average 4.4 per game), 12 more than the next closest skater. With the NCHC championship game looming this weekend, Pohlkamp has been recognized as First Team all-conference, the NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year and is a finalist for the NCHC Player of the Year.

• Has 17 goals, 20 assists for 37 points in 38 games – has 5 power play goals
• Communications major, Marketing minor –San Jose draft (5^th round, 2023)
• Member of the U.S. Selects of NCAA players at the Spengler Cup tourney in Switzerland in December

Hayden Stavroff – Dartmouth College – Sophomore, Forward, Columbus, Ohio

An explosive skater and elite scorer, Stavroff has helped guide the Big Green to the ECAC championship tourney this weekend in Lake Placid, NY. Along the way, he leads the nation in goal-scoring (28) and is tied for 6^th in points, while averaging 1.47 points per game (3^rd in the nation). Stavroff is the ECAC Scoring Champion, First Team all-conference and Ivy League Player of the Year.

• Has 28 goals, 19 assists for 47 points in 32 games – has points in 9 of his last 10 games
• Has 5 power play goals, 5 winning goals and 13 multiple point games
• Free agent – volunteers with several youth oriented initiatives

Charlie Stramel – Michigan State University – Senior, Forward, Rosemount, Minnesota

Playing all four seasons of college hockey has certainly benefited Stramel. A complete two-way player, he uses his size well to win faceoffs, kill penalties and has become a dominant offensive force. After centering last year’s Hobey Baker Award winner, Isaac Howard, Stramel has been the driver of the Spartans to a number three NPI ranking. He was named First Team all-conference in the Big Ten.

• Has 19 goals, 25 assists for 44 points in 35 games – has points in 27 of 35 games
• Communications major – 7 winning goals leads nation; is 2^nd in nation plus/minus at +30
• Played his first two seasons at Univ. of Wisconsin – is 53.2% on faceoffs

Felix Trudeau – Sacred Heart University – Senior, Forward, Terrebonne, Quebec

An accomplished goal scorer with a deadly shot, Trudeau saved his best for his senior season and ended up second in the nation in goals (25) and first in power play tallies (12). The AHA Scoring Champion has helped guide his Pioneers into the AHA title game Saturday. The Atlantic Hockey America conference honored him as First Team all-conference, Forward of the Year and Player of the Year.

• Has 25 goals, 22 assists for 47 points in 38 games – tied 6^th in nation in points
• Is 2^nd in the nation in shots (154) – played his first two years at Univ. of Maine
• Free agent – has five game winning goals –

Ethan Wyttenbach – Quinnipiac University – Freshman, Forward, Roslyn, New York

What a debut season for Wyttenbach (Witt-en-bach) who climbed to the top of the national scoring charts, seven points ahead of the next closest player. Possessing superior scoring abilities, he is third in the nation in both goals and assists, while leading the nation in points per game at 1.53. He was named ECAC First Team all-conference and ECAC All- Rookie Team.

• Has 24 goals, 34 assists for 58 points in 38 games – has shooting percentage of 24%
• Calgary draft (5^th round, 2025) – has 6 power play goals and 4 winning goals
• Sport and Entertainment Management major 

Hobey Notes

• Candidates by conference: Big Ten – 4, NCHC – 2, ECAC – 2, AHA – 1, Hockey East – 1,
• By position: Forwards – 8, Defense – 1, Goalie – 1
• By class: Senior – 3, Junior – 2, Sophomore – 3, Freshman – 2
• By nationality: U.S. – 7 (Minn. – 3, NY – 2; 1 each Mich., Ohio,); Canada – 3 (Ont., Que., Yukon)

• Repeat Candidates: None
• Four schools have a finalist for the second straight year: Boston College, Denver, Michigan State, Penn State and two schools have for a third consecutive (BC, Denver)
• Six of the ten finalists have been NHL draft picks with two selected in the first round (Hagens, Stramel), three are free agents and one is draft eligible
• Visit hobeybaker.com or on Facebook at: facebook.com/TheHobey  

The Hobey Baker website also has the top ten video and in-depth bios.  The Hobey Baker Top Ten video is available in a High Definition format at www.hobeybaker.com/media 

The 2026 Hobey Baker Award winner will be honored along with this year’s Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey, Mike McShane, at the annual banquet and golf outing to be held in August in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. For more information visit the website at: hobeybaker.com. 

Upcoming Hobey Baker media releases are as follows:

• Hat Trick of three Finalists – Thu., April 2 at 4:15 p.m. ET
• Winner – Fri., April 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET – Live TV on NHL Network from the Park MGM in Las Vegas, NV; streamed at hobeybaker.com 

Coach McShane’s longest tenure was as head coach of the Norwich University Cadets for 23 seasons from 1995 to 2018 from where he retired. During his tenure behind the Cadets’ bench, McShane led Norwich to four NCAA National Championships and 12 Frozen Four appearances, establishing the program as a perennial national power at the NCAA Division III level.

McShane was recognized 11 times as New England Hockey Conference (NEHC)/ECAC East Coach of the Year and earned the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Ed Jeremiah Award, presented annually to the nation’s top coach, on five occasions—a testament to his impact both regionally and nationally. At Norwich, McShane compiled an extraordinary 498-130-38 record (.776 winning percentage).

Additional head coaching assignments to his extensive resume includes his first five seasons as head coach at St. Lawrence University (1980-1985) where he compiled a 93-65-6 record in Division I ECAC (.585 winning percentage). His next stop was with Providence College of Hockey East where over a nine-year run from 1985-1994, his Friars went 151-153-25 (.497 winning percentage). Overall, Mike McShane compiled a record of 742-348-69 (.670), placing him seventh among the winningest coaches in college hockey history.

Besides his many on-ice accolades as a head coach, McShane will be inducted into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame on April 25 as part of the class of 2026 in Vermont. Coach McShane will be honored along with this year’s Hobey Baker Award winner at the annual Hobey Baker Award banquet and golf outing this summer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Banquet and golf information will be available soon by visiting the Hobey website at: hobeybaker.com.

Key Hobey Baker announcement dates for 2026 include:

• Top Ten list of candidates: March 18
• Hobey Hat Trick of three finalists: April 2
• Hobey Baker Award announcement: April 10

The 2026 Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced from a field of three Hobey Hat Trick finalists on Friday, April 10, 2026 during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship in

Las Vegas, NV. The award ceremony will include several other Division I national awards including the Mike Richter Award, Hockey Humanitarian Award, National Rookie of the Year, National Unsung Hero and the East and West All American teams. The awards ceremony will be broadcast nationally on NHL Network and streamed live at hobeybaker.com. For more info on the Hobey Baker Award please visit www.hobeybaker.com.  To access the Hobey logo and trophy photos, please visit www.hobeybaker.com/media.

Williamson had left a strong imprint on the Minnesota and U.S. hockey scene. Moving to Minnesota after being raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Murray starred for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in the late 1950’s, becoming an All American in his senior season and team MVP.

A short semi-pro playing career led to his focus on coaching, beginning with the St. Paul Steers in the United States Hockey League. This led Williamson to several assignments as coach of U.S. national teams. He guided team USA in three World Championships (1967, 1969 and 1971). Two more national stints included the 1968 and 1972 USA Olympic Teams. The ’68 team finished sixth at the Grenoble, France Olympics, followed by a silver medal in the 1972 games in Sapporo, Japan.

A short semi-pro playing career led to his focus on coaching, beginning with the St. Paul Steers in the United States Hockey League. This led Williamson to several assignments as coach of U.S. national teams. He guided team USA in three World Championships (1967, 1969 and 1971). Two more national stints included the 1968 and 1972 USA Olympic Teams. The ’68 team finished sixth at the Grenoble, France Olympics, followed by a silver medal in the 1972 games in Sapporo, Japan.

In 1973, Murray helped form the Midwest Junior Hockey League, which in time, would become the highly recognized United States Hockey League, America’s top junior hockey league. Also that year, a new international tournament was formed that would become one of the great stages for future NHL’ers, the World Junior Hockey Championships, which will be coming to Minnesota for the 2025-26 tournament. Williamson was the first U.S. National Team coach in the tourney held in Leningrad, Russia.

Williamson was inducted into several Hockey Halls of Fame: U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame; Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame; the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame; and the University of Minnesota Athletic Hall of Fame. Murray became involved with the Hobey Baker Award shortly after its founding in 1981 at the Decathlon Athletic Club in Bloomington, Minnesota.

From all of us at the Hobey, our thoughts go out to the Williamson family. Thanks Murray, for all your legendary contributions to hockey in the U.S.

The highlight of the evening was the formal presentation of the 2025 Hobey Baker Memorial Award to Michigan State junior forward Isaac Howard. Howard, who was a force for the Spartans throughout the season, earned the prestigious honor as college hockey’s top player. He led the NCAA with an average of 1.41 points per game, scoring 26 goals and tallying 26 assists for a total of 52 points in 37 games. His impressive resume for the season also included being named the Big Ten Player of the Year and an AHCA/CCM West First Team All-American, cementing his place among the elite in the sport.

In addition to celebrating Isaac Howard, the banquet also paid tribute to the 2025 Legend of College Hockey, Dick Umile. Umile, a long-time and highly respected coach, was honored for his significant contributions to the game. His recognition underscores the Hobey Baker Award’s commitment to acknowledging not only the players who excel on the ice but also the individuals who have shaped the sport and its values. The combination of recognizing a rising star in Howard and a legendary figure in Umile made for a memorable and inspiring evening for everyone in attendance.

The junior forward from Hudson, Wisconsin has had a phenomenal season in helping guide the Spartans to the Big Ten conference regular season and playoff titles – both for the second straight season. Howard became a dangerous scoring threat every shift as he had the nation’s best points per game average, chiming in at 1.41 points per game. He finished his season with 26 goals and 26 assists for 52 points in 37 games. With just the national championship game to go, Howard sits fifth in the nation in scoring and is tied for third in goals.

Plenty of accolades followed including Big Ten Scoring Champion, First Team all-conference and the league’s Player of the Year. Additionally, he is a First Team All-American in the west. “Ike” as he is known around the team becomes the third Spartan to win the Hobey following goalie Ryan Miller in 2001 and forward Kip Miller in 1990.

Howard scored the majority of his goals at even strength but did add five power play tallies and notched four game winning goals. A prolific shooter, he fired 169 shots on goal to rank fifth in the country, while logging just over 19 minutes of ice time per game. He took only five minor penalties in his Hobey Baker season. Collecting points in 29 of his 37 games, Howard had 14 multiple point games including a four goal and one assist night versus Penn State.

After spending his freshman season at Minnesota Duluth, Howard transferred to the Spartans to continue his Communications Major. He was a first-round draft (31^st overall) of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2022. He spent two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program and earned multiple medals in U-18 and World Junior Championship competitions. He spends some off-ice time with the Spartans Triumph Together program assisting kids in Children’s Hospital.

Hobey Baker was the legendary Princeton (1914) hockey player known as America’s greatest amateur athlete over one hundred years ago. He redefined how the game was played with his coast-to-coast dashes in an era when hockey was contested by seven players and no forward passes. Baker, a member of the U.S. Army’s Air Corp, died testing a repaired aircraft at the end of World War I after he had completed his military service. The Hobey Baker Award criteria include displaying outstanding skills in all phases of the game, strength of character on and off the ice, sportsmanship, and scholastic achievements. Howard was selected from a group of ten finalists by a 30-member selection committee and online fan balloting.

NOTE: Members of the media can access a photo of Isaac Howard and the Hobey Baker trophy by visiting www.hobeybaker.com/media. Howard, along with the Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey, Dick Umile, will be honored at an upcoming banquet and golf tournament August 7, in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. For more information on the Hobey or to access photos, please visit www.hobeybaker.com/media.

Complete Run Down of all Award Winners:

•             Hobey Baker Memorial Award – honoring college hockey’s top player
  • Michigan State forward Isaac Howard
•             Mike Richter Award – honoring college hockey’s top goaltender
  • Boston College goalie Jacob Fowler
•             Hockey Humanitarian Award – honoring college hockey’s top citizen athlete
  • St. Lawrence forward Sarah Thompson
•             Derek Hines Award – honoring the nation’s unsung hero
  • Michigan defense Jacob Truscott
•             Tim Taylor Award – honoring the nation’s rookie of the year
  • Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson
•             All-American Teams – First and Second teams from College Hockey Coaches Assoc.

• First Team East
  • Jacob Fowler, SO, Boston College – (Melbourne, FL) – Goalie
  • Mac Gadowsky, SO, Army West Point – (San Diego, CA) – Defense
  • Cole Hutson, FR, Boston University – (North Barrington, IL) – Defense
  • Ryan Leonard, SO, Boston College – (Amherst, MA) – Forward
  • Ayrton Martino, SR, Clarkson University – (Toronto, ON) – Forward
  • Cole O’Hara, JR, University of Massachusetts – (Richmond Hill, ON) – Forward
• First Team West
  • Trey Augustine, SO, Michigan State University – (South Lyon, MI) – Goalie
  • Zeev Buium, SO, University of Denver – (San Diego, CA) – Defense
  • Sam Rinzel, SO, University of Minnesota – (Chanhassen, MN) – Defense
  • Alex Bump, SO, Western Michigan University – (Prior Lake, MN) – Forward
  • Jack Devine, SR, University of Denver – (Glencoe, IL) – Forward
  • Isaac Howard, JR, Michigan State University – (Hudson, WI) – Forward
• Second Team East
  • Albin Boija, SO, University of Maine – (Sundsvall, Sweden) – Goalie
  • Eamon Powell, GR, Boston College – (Marcellus, NY) – Defense
  • Trey Taylor, JR, Clarkson University – (Richmond, BC) – Defense
  • Liam McLinskey, SR, College of the Holy Cross – (Pearl River, NY) – Forward
  • Joey Muldowney, SO, University of Connecticut – (Lake View, NY) – Forward
  • Gabe Perreault, SO, Boston College – (Hinsdale, IL) – Forward
• Second Team West
  • Alex Tracy, SO, Minnesota State University – (Chicago, IL) – Goalie
  • Matt Basgall, JR, Michigan State University – (Lake Forest, IL) – Defense
  • Jake Livanavage, SO, University of North Dakota – (Phoenix, AZ) – Defense
  • Aiden Fink, SO, Penn State University – (Calgary, AB) – Forward
  • Artem Shlaine, GR, Arizona State University – (Moskva, Russia) – Forward
  • Jimmy Snuggerud, JR, University of Minnesota – (Chaska, MN) – Forward