For Immediate Release Contacts: Aaron Sickman (651) 602-6009 Sunday, March 8, 2020 Megan Kogut (651) 312-3439 Emily Yang (651) 602-6034

BLAKE BIONDI NAMED MINUTE MEN MR. HOCKEY AWARD WINNER HUDSON HODGES WINS FRANK BRIMSEK AWARD AS STATE’S TOP SENIOR

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Minute Men today announced that Blake Biondi from Hermantown High School is the recipient of the 36th annual Mr. Hockey Award, given to the outstanding senior high school boys’ hockey player in the state of Minnesota. Hudson Hodges from Moorhead High School received The Frank Brimsek Award, in recognition of Minnesota’s top senior goaltender.

Jay Hardwick (Warroad High School) and Wade Chiodo (Grand Rapids High School) received The Award, given to the Class A and Class AA high school coaches of the year. The Hendrickson Foundation was the recipient of the third annual Mr. Hockey Ambassador Award, given to an influential leader dedicated to the growth and development of hockey in Minnesota.

The Mr. Hockey Award is selected by a panel of Scouts, Junior Scouts/Coaches and selected media members from around the state. Finalists for this year’s award were: Jake Boltmann (Edina), Matthew Gleason (Cretin-Derham Hall), Luke Gramer (Moorhead), Wyatt Kaiser (Andover), Blake Perbix (St. Cloud Cathedral), Carsen Richels (Blaine), Nate Schweitzer (Benilde-St. Margaret’s), Grant Slukynsky (Warroad) and Ben Steeves (Eden Prairie). Carter Clafton (Grand Rapids) and Remington Keopple (Hill-Murray) were finalists for The Frank Brimsek Award this year.

Previous Mr. Hockey Award winners are: Bryce Brodzinski (2019), Sam Walker (2018), Casey Mittelstadt (2017), Riley Tufte (2016), Jake Jaremko (2015), Avery Peterson (2014), Grant Besse (2013), Justin Kloos (2012), (2011), Nick Bjugstad (2010), (2009), Aaron Ness (2008), Ryan McDonagh (2007), David Fischer (2006), Brian Lee (2005), Tom Gorowsky (2004), Nate Dey (2003), Gino Guyer (2002), Marty Sertich (2001), Paul Martin (2000), Jeff Taffe (1999), John Pohl (1998), Aaron Miskovich (1997), Dave Spehar (1996), Erik Rasmussen (1995), (1994), Nick Checco (1993), Brian Bonin (1992), (1991), Joe Dziedzic (1990), Trent Klatt (1989), Larry Olimb (1988), Kris Miller (1987), George Pelawa (1986) and Tom Chorske (1985).

Previous Frank Brimsek Award winners are: Charlie Glockner (2019), Atticus Kelly (2018), Jake Begley (2017), Nick Althaus (2016), Dyllan Lubbesmeyer (2015), Hunter Shepard (2014), David Zevnik (2013), Michael Bitzer (2012), Alex Lyon (2011), Zane Gothberg (2010), Casey O’Connor (2009), Joe Phillippi (2008), Reid Ellingson (2007), Austin Lee (2006), Alec Richards (2005), Matt Lundin (2004), Jon Anderson (2003), Josh Johnson (2002), Eric Aarnio (2001), Jake Brant (2000), Adam Laaksonen (1999), Adam Coole (1998), Kyle Kolquist (1997), Karl Goehring (1996) and Todd Kelzenberg (1995).

The 36th annual Mr. Hockey Awards Banquet was held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Grand Ballroom earlier today and hosted by Brian Bonin. The sponsor the Mr. Hockey Awards Banquet. The Mr. Hockey Award is hosted, coordinated, and presented by the Minnesota Minute Men. For more information please visit www.minnesotaminutemen.com.

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