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3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Autograph Session Begins Live TV coverage on NHL Network 4:10 p.m. Hobey Baker Memorial Award Hockey Humanitarian Award Announcement Presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management • 2017 Hobey Baker Legend of 4:40 p.m. College Hockey Award • All-American Hockey Team • 2017 Hobey Baker Memorial Award • National Rookie of the Year Award 75058 Announcement.qxp_Layout 1 3/31/17 3:48 PM Page 2

PAST HOBEY BAKER AWARD WINNERS 1981 – Neal Broten University of Minnesota 1982 – George McPhee Friday, April 7, 2017 • 5:00 p.m. Bowling Green State Univ. 1983 – Mark Fusco 1984 – Zach Aston-Reese – Northeastern University Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth 1985 – Senior - Forward - Staten Island, New York Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Whether its special teams play or five-on-five, Aston-Reese has been a 1986 – Scott Fusco Harvard University consistent and dominant performer this season. The Player 1987 – Tony Hrkac of the Year and First Team all-conference sniper is part of a three-way tie University of North Dakota for most points in the nation while topping all skaters in the country with 1988 – Robb Stauber University of Minnesota 31 goals. His balanced play included 31 goals and 32 assists for 63 points 1989 – Lane MacDonald in 38 games. He contributed 13 power play goals (tied for third in nation) Harvard University and added 4 short-handed tallies. His 1.66 points per game pace has him 1990 – Kip Miller Michigan State University tied for best in the nation. A Graphic Design major, Zach spends time 1991 – David Emma working with Boston area elementary schools by reading to students. He Boston College signed a pro contract with Pittsburgh and is playing in Wilkes-Barre (AHL). 1992 – Scott Pellerin University of Maine 1993 – University of Maine 1994 – Chris Marinucci Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Will Butcher – University of Denver 1995 – Bowling Green State Univ. Senior - Defense - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 1996 – The NCHC Player of the Year becomes the first defenseman since Hobey University of Minnesota 1997 – winner (2009) to become a hat trick finalist. Butcher is a com- University of Michigan plete player, equally efficient at both ends of the ice. His 36 points (on 7 1998 – goals and 29 assists) places him second in the nation in points by a 1999 – Jason Krog defenseman, while his plus/minus of +25 is ninth overall in the nation. His Univ. of New Hampshire outstanding season garnered honors as Offensive Defenseman of the Year 2000 – Mike Mottau in the NCHC and First Team all-conference for the second straight year. Boston College 2001 – Ryan Miller The Pioneers helped Denver to a regular season championship, Michigan State University and enters the Frozen Four ranked #1. Will is a Business major, a draft of 2002 – Jordan Leopold Colorado (5th round) and volunteers with Hockey Saves, assisting military University of Minnesota 2003 – Peter Sejna personal in playing hockey. Colorado College 2004 – Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth 2005 – Marty Sertich – Union College Colorado College Senior - Forward - Saugus, Massachusetts 2006 – Matt Carle University of Denver Sitting tied at the top of the nation in scoring with his fellow hat trick 2007 – Ryan Duncan finalist, Vecchione (VECK-ee-oh-nee) is the ECAC Player of the Year and University of North Dakota 2008 – Kevin Porter was a finalist for the Best Defensive Forward, proving his value as a 200 University of Michigan foot player. Also named First Team all-conference, he was second in the 2009 – Matt Gilroy nation in scoring and tied for second with four short-handed goals. Boston University 2010 – He culminated his Dutchmen career as the program’s all time points and University of Wisconsin assist leader. Vecchione finished with 29 goals and 34 assists for 63 points 2011 – in 38 games and tied for first averaging 1.66 points per game. Terrific on Miami University 2012 – Jack Connolly the draw, Mike was 61.8% on faceoffs, 4th best in the nation. He topped Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth the county in both multiple games (21) and game-winning goals 2013 – Drew LeBlanc (7). A History major, Mike is active in many local events and spearheaded St. Cloud State University 2014 – Johnny Gaudreau the efforts to serve Thanksgiving meals to the needy at a local YMCA. Boston College Vecchione signed a pro contract with the as a free 2015 – Jack Eichel agent. Boston University 2016 – Harvard University www.hobeybaker.com 75058 Announcement.qxp_Layout 1 3/31/17 3:48 PM Page 3

The Hobey Baker Story

obey Baker had all the attributes of a Plays Tonight.” Yet Hobey remained unaffected. Sam has had the cheek to develop a first-class Hfabulous athlete: a great physique, fan- Shouts of “Here he comes!” would greet his hockey player. We had always smiled a cynical tastic reflexes, instant coordination of hand and arrival onto the ice and continue throughout grin at the thought. A few minutes of Baker on eye, iron discipline, blazing courage. But he the games whenever he touched the puck. He the ice convinced the most skeptical. The blond was different. Hobey Baker was the college was simply a pleasure to watch. haired boy was a favorite with the crowd.” athlete supreme: The gentleman sportsman, In his era, Hobey Baker was universally rec- The winter of 1916 Hobey’s mind was on a the amateur in the pure sense, playing the game ognized as the best amateur hockey player in very different sort of competition. Believing for the sport, who never fouled, despised pub- the . At a time when low scoring American involvement in the World War was licity and refused professional offers. To this games were the rule, Hobey set new standards, close at hand, he took up flying. In 1917 Hobey day, he is offered as a striking example of the averaging more than four goals per game. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the Army. finest that America has produced. was penalized only twice in his college career. As a member of the famous Lafayette Es- Hobart Amory Hare Baker was born to an His speed and skills dazzled the audiences and cadrille, he was with the first group of Ameri- aristocratic Philadelphia family January 15, the press. The Boston Journal enthused, he “is can pilots sent to France. He was as 1892. At age eleven, he was enrolled at St. Paul’s without a doubt the greatest amateur hockey adventurous a pilot as he had been an athlete, School, the famous preparatory school in player ever developed in this country or chosen on occasion to exhibit aerial acrobatics Concord, New Hampshire, especially favored Canada. No player has been able to weave in with his friend Eddie Rickenbacker. In combat by the first families of Philadelphia for the and out of a defense, change his pace and di- flying, he found even more danger and training of their sons. Although remembered as rection, with the uncanny skill and generalship excitement than he had in contact sports — and industrious rather than brilliant, Hobey was of Baker. He is the wonder player of hockey.” Hobey needed both. He was officially credited always in the first third of his with bringing down three class and proved diligent and enemy planes and was deco- conscientious. rated with the Croix de Guerre St. Paul’s pride was its ice for “exceptional valor under hockey team. The school had fire.” introduced the sport to America Following the armistice, his only eight years before Hobey’s orders home in hand, Hobey an- arrival. Its teams were outstand- nounced to his fellow officers he ing and fared well against col- was going to take “one last flight lege and semi-professional clubs. in the old Spad.” His mates were Hobey Baker made the squad at quick to argue with the young age fourteen and was soon its captain who was challenging hero. the oldest tradition of the air This was the age of seven- service — never take a “last” man hockey—no forward pass- flight lest it be just that. But they ing or substitutions allowed. were not able to dissuade him Ironically, these seeming restric- and were even more upset tions best showcased Hobey’s when the plane he insisted on speed, stickhandling and en- flying was a borrowed one, just durance. Also, with someone out of the repair shop. like Hobey on the squad, the Tradition was not to be coach was free to experiment denied the final victory that with strategies and maneuvers. For example, he At a dinner following his senior year, he was gray, dismal day over Toul, France. Just a quar- aligned the two defensemen side by side rather crowned with the laurel “King of Hockey.” In ter mile out, the engine quit and the plane than the classical tandem positions of point and spite of all the well-deserved praise heaped crashed. Hobey Baker, age 26, died in the am- cover-point. Offensively, the standard rush line upon him, he was totally unspoiled by it and bulance a short time later. of four abreast, two wings and two forwards, he was modest almost to a fault. In 1919 he received a posthumous Army was altered so the left forward remained on the After his college years at Princeton Hobey citation from General Pershing for distin- center line from cage to cage and allowed the tried his hand in the real world of Wall Street guished service and exceptional gallantry. right forward (Hobey) to roam all over the ice. insurance and banking, then the family uphol- With his death in France, the old-fashioned These tactics, with the two forward positions stery business. But he was bored. What sus- virtues Hobey Baker personified took on renamed center and rover, were immediately tained him was playing for St. Nick’s, an legendary qualities. He was one of the first adopted by the hockey world. amateur team in Manhattan. His teammates Americans selected to the Hockey Hall of From St. Paul, spread to other were ex-Harvard, Yale and Princeton players Fame, in 1945. In 1973, the United States prep schools, and upon graduation, players and a few Canadians working in the city. How- in Eveleth, Minnesota took the game to the college level. And with it, ever, the rest of the league made no pretense of included Hobey Baker as a charter member. the fame of Hobey Baker. being anything but “semi-pros.” The Sports Bay and Chapel in the Cathedral While at Princeton, he was not only a legend In spite of the usual opponent tactic of “get of St. John the Divine in New York City was in hockey, but in football as well. He captained Baker,” Hobey continued his college tradition dedicated in 1951. Hobart Baker was one of the hockey team for two years and the football of making his way to the offender’s locker four men whose name was cut in the walls of team for one. As a punt returner, his coordina- room to shake hands after each contest. Baker’s the chapel to serve as a constant expression and tion and footwork allowed him to take chances aversion to fouling was not because he was reminder to all future generations of the high- and do things others wouldn’t dare. stoic or passive, he simply despised dirty play. est ideals of character and sportsmanship. Page after page was written about him in Hobey’s skills and daring did not diminish, No finer example of the true sportsman may the newspapers; fans would line up for hours and he continued his reign as king of amateur have ever been developed in American athlet- in advance to purchase tickets. Crowds in hockey. The press still found him refreshing ics. Whatever game he played he always evening dress would arrive by carriage or lim- and remarkable. Following a game with the played it first of all for the joy of the sport. ousines when the marquee read “Hobey Baker Stars, the Montreal Press commented, “Uncle 75058 Announcement.qxp_Layout 1 3/31/17 3:48 PM Page 4

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Hockey Humanitarian Award Presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Friday, April 7, 2017 • 4:10 p.m.

The Hockey Humanitarian Award is presented annually to the college hockey player that most personifies true community spirit through the selfless commitment of leadership, effort and time. Since 1996, the award has sought to recognize men and women in college hockey who give back to the community in the true humanitarian spirit. Past recipients have been recognized for developing and leading service efforts and energetic volunteerism to meet local and global needs. HERE ARE THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS: Anders Bjork Danny Divis at elementary schools, built retaining walls in El Sal- vador and Nicaragua, and he spent time in Mexico vol- JR Forward, University of Notre Dame SR Defenseman, Saint Michael’s College unteering while getting closer to fluency. Most (Mequon, Wis.) (Media, Pa.) recently, Goodwin taught an English course at a uni- Junior co-captain Anders Bjork has been an offen- Justin McKenzie versity in Cuba. These impressive efforts have led to sive force for the Fighting Irish as the team’s top scorer. Goodwin’s candidacy for the Senior CLASS Award. He was selected as a Hobey Baker Award Top 10 final- SR Forward, Saint Michael’s College ist in March. Both on and off the ice, Bjork has a unique (Hawthorne, N.J.) Mika Nervick ability to connect with fans of all ages, especially chil- As juniors, Divis and McKenzie co-founded Hope SR Forward, Quinnipiac University dren. Through that connection, Bjork has made a dif- Happens Here, promoting mental health wellness and (Lakeville, Minn.) ference in the Notre Dame community and beyond. awareness among college students, particularly stu- Mika Nervick embodies the highest standards of He has spent countless hours over the last two seasons dent-athletes. HHH promotes its mission during various personal character, scholarship and selflessness found just a few blocks south of the Compton Family Ice sporting events and provides posters with mental among college hockey’s best. Beyond the ice, Quin- Arena at the Perley Fine Arts Academy in South Bend, health tips and resources for each team’s locker room. nipiac University’s senior forward displays an unrivaled Ind., where he has worked closely with a third-grade Divis and McKenzie aim to spread this important mes- warmth, passion and sense of purpose as the team’s classroom, mentoring, teaching and befriending over sage by presenting it to local high school students. Community Service Coordinator. Her outreach to stu- 30 students. Always a willing listener who has become Their organization also speaks at local mental health dents, administrators and community leaders in sup- a permanent fixture in the classroom, Bjork has helped workshops and conventions. It’s not unusual to see a port of numerous causes, most notably the promotion teach important lessons about hard work, overcoming Saint Michael’s student wearing one of HHH’s "You Are of mental health awareness and the mentorship of at- adversity and bullying. Loved" T-shirts around campus; special jerseys created risk high school students, demonstrates a unique abil- for mental health awareness games are sold as fundrais- ity to think big, clearly communicate ideas and inspire Collin Delia ers. To date, they have raised over $4,000 for To Write people. During the past year, Nervick helped raise Love on Her Arms and the Movember Foundation. A JR , thousands of dollars and personally developed and ini- captain, Divis has been All-Conference two times and (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) tiated a department-wide mentorship program. Coor- earned the Northeast-10 Conference Scholar-Athlete Collin Delia has been an inspiration to his coaches, dinating over 50 Quinnipiac student-athlete Sport Excellence Award and Capital One Academic All- teammates and the Merrimack College community volunteers, Nervick oversees a program that addresses District as a junior. As an assistant captain and center, over the last three years. His sense of passion and hu- the issues of leadership, motivation and self-confidence McKenzie has been a unsung hero for the Purple mility is based in the knowledge that nothing in life, with over 100 at-risk students from a local high school. especially on the ice, is guaranteed. That mindset has Knights, a peer advocate for the campus’ Student generated enviable results: a civil engineering major, Support Network and a 10-time academic honoree. Past Recipients: Delia is a two-time Hockey East All-Academic Team David Goodwin 2016 Chris Dylewski, U.S. Air Force Academy selection. Over the last few years, Delia has become an 2015 Brittany Ammerman, University of important presence in the life of Lucas St. Onge, a SR Forward, Penn State University (St. Louis, Mo.) Wisconsin child who is challenged by several major medical 2014 Jeffrey Reppucci, Holy Cross issues. Lucas, 5, has beaten the medical odds through- Captain David Goodwin has been the face of Penn 2013 Tucker Mullin, Saint Anselm College out his life and Delia has become an extension of State hockey during his four years on campus: he is the 2012 Aleca Hughes, Yale University Lucas’ family. Delia is also part of Merrimack’s Student- leading scorer and first-ever 100-point player in pro- 2011 Brooks Dyroff, Boston College Athlete Advisory Committee and works with CRU and gram history. But, it is what Goodwin does outside the 2010 Ethan Cox, Colgate University Athletes in Action. He recently oversaw a project that arena that makes the biggest impact. A two-time Aca- 2009 Missy Elumba, Northeastern University involved the delivery of care packages to homeless demic All-Big Ten honoree, Goodwin impresses most 2008 Will Bruce, Williams College shelters in Boston. Delia has also led his teammates in by putting others first. Along with volunteering at spe- 2007 Kristin Savard, Yale University a number of community service initiatives, including cial needs schools and working one-on-one with men- 2006 Eric Leroux, Princeton University the Lazarus House in Lawrence, Mass., as well as the tally challenged students, Goodwin commits personal 2005 Sarah Carlson, Boston College Challenger Program via the Woburn Youth Hockey time during summers to travel to less fortunate coun- 2004 Chanda Gunn, Northeastern University Organization. tries to work in local communities. He has helped teach 2003 Sam Paolini, Cornell University 2002 Rocky Reeves, Buffalo State College The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation made a $500 donation to the charity most important to 2001 Jason Cupp, University of Nebraska-Omaha each finalist. The award recipient’s designated charity will receive an additional $2,500 contribution. 2000 Jim Leger, University of Maine These gifts are made possible through the generous support of the award's partners and donors. 1999 Kristine Pierce, Rochester Institute of Technology “In the end it’s not how many times you touch 1998 Erik Raygor, University of Wisconsin 1997 Blake Sloan, University of Michigan the puck, but how often you touch a life.” 1996 J.P. McKersie, Boston University

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The American Hockey Coaches Association is pleased to present the 2016-2017 CCM All-American Hockey Teams! The nation’s Division I men’s head coaches have cast their ballots and this year’s CCM All-American Hockey Teams are ready to be announced at “Friday Night at the Frozen Four.” The top players in the country will make up a First and Second Team in the East and also in the West. Perhaps your favorite player will be honored.

The Hockey Commissioners Association proudly presents the Tim Taylor Rookie of the Year Award and the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award! The commissioners of the nation’s six Division I ice hockey conferences have created two prominent national awards. The Tim Taylor Rookie of the Year Award, named after the late Yale University and U.S. Olympic coach, is chosen by a vote of the nation’s assistant coaches and recognizes the best first-year player in the country. The Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award is named in honor of a former Army hockey player who gave his life for his country in Afghanistan.

HOCKEY COACHES CARE The American Hockey Coaches Association has partnered with “Hockey Coaches Care,” a relief fund designed to help members of the amateur hockey community in times of need. If you know of anyone who might need assistance, or if you would like to make a donation, contact “Hockey Coaches Care,” c/o 7 Concord Street in Gloucester, MA.

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ADDITIONAL HOBEY BAKER TOP TEN FINALISTS Michael Bitzer – Bemidji State University Alexander Kerfoot – Harvard University Junior - Goalie - Moorhead, Minnesota Senior - Forward - West , The workhorse goalie for the Beavers has played more min- British Columbia utes than any other tender in the country. Along the way he Harvard has posted a Hobey finalist for the third straight established a WCHA record with a 1.40 goals against average year in Co-captain Alex Kerfoot. He helped guide the Crim- during conference games. Besides being the league goalie son to a tie for first in the ECAC standings and a number champion, Bitzer was named WCHA Player of the Year and three national ranking due to a current 18-game unbeaten First Team all-conference. His 1.71 overall goals against aver- streak entering the Frozen Four. A gifted playmaker, Kerfoot age leads the nation as do his six shutouts. has produced points in 12 of his last 14 games, including • His final record is 22-14-3 – already owns several career goals in eight of them. goalie records at Bemidji • Has 16 goals, 28 assists for 44 points in 35 games – has 8 • Has a goals against average of 1.71 and save percentage of power play goals .932 is third in the nation • Is a top ten finalist for the Senior Class Award – New Jersey draft (5th round) • Exercise Science major – volunteers as a gardener at a food shelf; assists youth • Economics major – volunteers in cleaning a local high school and in fund hockey raising events Anders Bjork – University of Notre Dame Tyler Sheehy – University of Minnesota Junior - Forward - Mequon, Wisconsin Sophomore - Forward - Burnsville, Minnesota Notre Dame’s assistant captain has paced the Fighting Irish The lone sophomore in this year’s class had a terrific sea- scoring charts all season with 52 points in 38 games, includ- son. He currently ranks eighth in the nation in scoring. ing a terrific playoff run of two goals and six assists in five Sheehy took home multiple conference awards including: games. A solid two-way player, Bjork scores goals at key Player of the Year, First Team Big Ten and conference times and has six game winners so far this season. Bjork is co-scoring champion. Sheehy’s efforts on the Gophers one of five finalists for the Hockey Humanitarian Award for top line helped Minnesota to their national record sixth his endless hours of volunteer time at a local elementary straight regular season championship and their record school where he is known as “Mr. B.” 37th appearance in the NCAA playoffs. • Has 21 goals, 31 assists for 52 points in 38 games – Boston • Had 20 goals, 33 assists for 53 points in 38 games – Bruins draft (5th round) had 19 multiple point games • Has 16 multiple point games so far – his plus/minus is +21 • His +21 plus/minus is 17th best in the nation – Business/Marketing major • Marketing major – volunteers with Perley Fine Arts Academy in South Bend, IN • Volunteers with Hope Day providing activities for children with severe medical conditions – Union College Junior - Forward - , Alberta Charles Williams – Canisius College Foo has proved to be one of the most consistent players in Senior - Goalie - Canton, Michigan the nation, picking up points in all but four of his 38 games. As the Golden Griffins soared to the Atlantic Hockey regular He established a school record with a 21-game point streak season title, they did it on the back of Williams who led the earlier in the season and ended the year with a nine-game circuit in goals against average and save percentage. He was point streak intact. Also highly impressive is his plus/minus named to the AHC Player of the Year, First Team all-confer- of +29, third best in the nation. ence and Goalie Champion. He presently leads the nation in • Had 26 goals (4th in nation), 36 assists (2nd nation) for save percentage at .943 while sitting second in goals against 62 points (4th nation) in 38 games average and is tied for first with six shutouts. • Was tied for 1st in ECAC scoring and led in assists – • His final record is 21-7-5 – goals against average is 1.82 – 20 multiple point games save percentage is .943 • Economics major – assisted in serving Thanksgiving meals at local YMCA • Played 20 games in four years at Ferris State – is a graduate transfer and is working on his master’s degree in Sports Administration – is vice president of Tyler Kelleher – University of New Hampshire his fraternity Senior - Forward - Longmeadow, Massachusetts • Signed a pro contract with Manchester of the ECHL Despite the Wildcats season being over, their sparkplug Tyler Kelleher moved into a three-way tie for the national scoring lead with 63 points in 40 games. An exceptional playmaker, he produced 39 assists to lead the nation. He earned the Hockey East scoring title averaging almost 1.7 points per game and had a total of 18 multiple point games to his credit while being named First Team all-conference. • Had 24 goals, 39 assists for 63 points in 40 games – 13 power play goals is third in nation • Had 75 assists in 77 games over the past two seasons – signed with Milwaukee (AHL) • Communications major – assists a child with a brain tumor in playing hockey

Mission Statement Promoting amateur hockey by recognizing and honoring outstanding U.S. male collegiate hockey players, legends of college hockey and high school boys and girls hockey players who epitomize the characteristics of Hobey Baker’s hockey skills, leadership, character, sportsmanship and scholastic achievement.

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