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4.6.2018 AT RIVERCENTRE • SAINT PAUL

3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Autograph Session Begins Live TV coverage on NHL Network 4:15 p.m. Hobey Baker Memorial Award Hockey Humanitarian Award Announcement 4:45 p.m. • 2018 Hobey Baker Legend of • All-American Hockey Team College Hockey Award • National Rookie of the Year Award • 2018 Hobey Baker Memorial Award 78578 Announcement.qxp_Layout 1 4/3/18 10:38 AM Page 2

PAST HOBEY BAKER AWARD WINNERS 1981 – Neal Broten University of 1982 – George McPhee Bowling Green State Univ. 1983 – Mark Fusco Friday, April 6, 2018 • 5:00 p.m. Harvard University 1984 – Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth 1985 – – University of Denver Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Henrik Borgström 1986 – Sophomore - Forward - Helsinki, Finland Harvard University A big skilled winger, Borgström had a banner season and was honored by 1987 – University of North Dakota the NCHC as their Player of the Year, Forward of the Year and First Team 1988 – all-conference. Additionally, he led the conference in scoring and pro- vided defending national champion Denver with 11-game and eight- 1989 – Lane MacDonald game streaks. Borgström sits tied for fourth in the nation in scoring Harvard University 1990 – and tied for ninth in goals. He finished the season with 23 goals and 29 Michigan State University assists for 52 points in 40 games. Along the way, Henrik scored eight 1991 – power play goals and had 14 multiple point games. His freshman season College was equally magnificent garnering 43 points and All American honors. 1992 – Scott Pellerin Off the ice, Henrik spent considerable time assisting local youth hockey 1993 – programs in the Denver area. He recently signed a pro contract with the University of Maine team that drafted him in the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, the 1994 – Panthers. Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth 1995 – Bowling Green State Univ. Ryan Donato – Harvard University 1996 – Junior - Forward - Boston, University of Minnesota 1997 – It’s been a wild season for scoring whizz Ryan Donato. Bagging 26 goals University of Michigan in just 29 games for Harvard, Ryan also helped Team USA at the 2018 Win- 1998 – Boston University ter Olympics leading the team in scoring with five goals and an assist. A 1999 – powerful skating two-way center, he was named the ECAC Player of the Univ. of New Hampshire Year and First Team all-conference. Donato got off to a rip-roaring start col- 2000 – Boston College lecting points in his first 14 games and finished the season with 26 goals 2001 – and 17 assists for 43 points in just 29 games. He ranked first in the nation Michigan State University averaging .9 goals per game and first in shots averaging 6.03 per game. 2002 – University of Minnesota A Sociology major, Ryan assisted with a couple of cancer fund-raisers and 2003 – a local school clean-up effort. Following his college season, Donato, a 2014 Colorado College second round draft pick of the , turned pro with his home- 2004 – Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth town Bruins and had seven points in his first seven games (4-3). 2005 – Colorado College – 2006 – University of Denver Junior - Forward - Braintree, Massachusetts 2007 – Ryan Duncan The nation’s leading scorer tore up this season leading the University of North Dakota 2008 – Kevin Porter conference in scoring on the way to being named Player of the Year and University of Michigan First Team all-conference. A complete, hard-working player, he saw spe- 2009 – cial teams duty and averaged almost 30 minutes per game. Twice named Boston University 2010 – National Player of the Month (Jan. & Feb.), Gaudette was also named University of Wisconsin winner of the Walter Brown Award given to the top American born player 2011 – in New England. He played almost all season with another Hobey Baker 2012 – Jack Connolly top ten candidate , and scorched opposing goalies for 30 Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth goals and 30 assists for 60 points in 38 games. He produced 20 multiple 2013 – Drew LeBlanc point games and also led the nation in power play points (27) and points St. Cloud State University 2014 – Johnny Gaudreau per game, averaging 1.58 per outing. A Communications major, Boston College Gaudette was active in a variety of community service projects including 2015 – cancer fund-raisers, on-campus move-in weekend and reading at local elementary schools. A 2015 fifth Boston University 2016 – Jimmy Vesey round draft pick of the , Adam recently signed a pro contract with the Canucks. Harvard University 2017 – University of Denver www.hobeybaker.com 78578 Announcement.qxp_Layout 1 4/3/18 10:38 AM 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 United States. 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 78578 Announcement.qxp_Layout 1 4/3/18 10:38 AM Page 4

he , affectionately known as “The X,” is a multi-purpose arena that Topened in 2010 in , the capital of Minnesota. It has an official capacity of 17,954 and is home to the NHL’s . It previously hosted the NCAA Frozen Four in 2002 and 2011. Hanging on the walls of the concourse areas are hockey jerseys from every high school in Minnesota, also known as the “State of Hockey.” Photos courtesy of Visit Saint Paul 78578 Announcement.qxp_Layout 1 4/3/18 10:38 AM Page 5

Hockey Humanitarian Award

Friday, April 6, 2018 • 4:15 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: Camil Blanchet Sidney Peters Senior, Forward, Bowdoin College Redshirt Senior, , University of Lauren Spring (Swanzey, N.H.) Minnesota (Geneva, Ill.) Senior, Forward, The Ohio State University In addition to being a forward on the ice for the Sidney Peters’ contributions on the ice, in the class- (Kelowna, British Columbia) Polar Bears over the last four years, Camil Blanchet has room, and in the community at the University of Min- Spring has spent four years being a leader both on been an exemplary member of the Bowdoin commu- nesota over the past five seasons are immeasurable. A and off the ice for the Ohio State women’s ice hockey nity. The McKeen Common Good Center representa- major in kinesiology with a biology minor, Peters also is team. She’s played in every game the team has had tive to the Bowdoin Student Government, he is a certified Emergency Medical Technician. She has since first putting on the Scarlet and Gray in 2014, and responsible for all communications with the student logged over 830 volunteer hours with various commu- is on pace to reach the top-10 in games played by a body. He has taken the initiative on numerous service nity outreach activities during her Gophers career, in- Buckeye in program history. In addition to playing in efforts including the hockey team’s Cerebral Palsy cluding a self-described life-changing trip to Haiti with every game, she was named a co-captain of the team Fundraiser Game, a fundraiser in conjunction with the Project Medishare where she spent eight days volun- prior to the 2017-18 season. Her leadership, however, football team for the American Cancer Society, and teering at Haiti’s only critical care and trauma hospital. extends beyond the ice. She made a “Soles for Souls” arranging 24 volunteers to assist with the “Race the Her volunteer efforts also include serving as the head trip to Ecuador with other OSU student-athletes in May Runway” half-marathon, a local road race that benefits goalie coach for Hockey Ministries International in to distribute shoes to those in need. She’s also helped numerous organizations, including Veterans No Chicago for two years, combining her love of the sport organize the team for Meals on Wheels events, leads Boundaries and Coastal Humane Society. Blanchet has with her faith. Wise beyond her years, Peters brings a grade school team activities and has played an impor- also been a point-person for the “Breaking the Bubble” grounded perspective to the Gophers’ locker room and tant role in other Columbus-area community service initiative on campus, where he recruited 25 student- is the first to say that, while she loves the sport, there is initiatives. Lauren lives her life in a selfless manner, al- athletes to participate in community service leadership more to life than hockey. Her teammates describe her ways working toward the best thing for the team and training. A graduate of Deerfield Academy, Blanchet is as compassionate, dedicated, and thoughtful. Peters community around her. an Academic All-NESCAC honoree majoring in Neuro- plans to attend medical school with hopes to go into science. the military and eventually work for the Air Force. Courtney Pensavalle Luke Rivera Past Recipients: 2017 Danny Divis and Justin McKenzie, Senior, Forward, Yale University Junior, Forward, SUNY Fredonia Saint Michael’s College (Winchester, Mass.) (Pacific Palisades, Calif.) 2016 Chris Dylewski, U.S. Air Force Academy Pensavalle exemplifies what it means to be a stu- Rivera came to Fredonia on a mission. The Pacific 2015 Brittany Ammerman, University of Wisconsin dent-athlete, active as a Division I varsity athlete and Palisades, Calif. native, has seen his mother, Dana, bat- 2014 Jeffrey Reppucci, Holy Cross involved in a variety of ways around campus. The Yale tle back from a stroke that had left her paralyzed from 2013 Tucker Mullin, Saint Anselm College senior hockey forward is a member of the acapella head to toe. He had seen her undergo surgeries and 2012 Aleca Hughes, Yale University singing group composed of Yale student-athletes, the rehab and get better and make speaking appearances 2011 Brooks Dyroff, Boston College Unorthojocks. Pensavalle also currently serves as the to motivate other stroke survivors. Inspired by his 2010 Ethan Cox, Colgate University lead drive coordinator for the Mandi Schwartz Marrow mom, Luke approached Head Coach Jeff Meredith and 2009 Missy Elumba, Northeastern University Registration Drive, partnered with Be the Match. She asked to start a Stroke Awareness Game the following 2008 Will Bruce, Williams College manages and executes the yearly spring drive in honor season. Camouflage red jerseys were ordered, a date 2007 Kristin Savard, Yale University of former Yale teammate Mandi Schwartz. She is ded- was picked, and donations were solicited. The first 2006 Eric Leroux, Princeton University icated to helping grow support for the annual White event raised nearly $10,000, the second another 2005 Sarah Carlson, Boston College Out For Mandi game, as well as Be the Match and the $10,000 for The Foundation of Kaleida Health. Even 2004 Chanda Gunn, Northeastern University Mandi Schwartz Foundation. The drive has led to over though Luke missed the entire 2017-18 season with 2003 Sam Paolini, Cornell University 30 lives saved and over 6,400 unique people being an injury, he remained part of the team and its com- 2002 Rocky Reeves, Buffalo State College added to the bone marrow registry. The sociology munity engagement. Said Coach Meredith: “Luke’s 2001 Jason Cupp, University of Nebraska-Omaha major has also excelled in the classroom with a 3.9 GPA work in the Stroke Awareness Game is testament to 2000 Jim Leger, University of Maine and multiple ECAC Hockey All-Academic selections. who he is as a young man and the level of care he has. 1999 Kristine Pierce, Rochester Institute of Technology Since his arrival in Fredonia he has wanted to make a 1998 Erik Raygor, University of Wisconsin difference in our community, and he truly has.” 1997 Blake Sloan, University of Michigan 1996 J.P. McKersie, Boston University The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation made a $500 donation to the charity most important to each finalist. The award recipient’s designated charity will receive an additional $2,500 contribution. These gifts are made possible through the generous support of the award's partners and donors. “In the end it’s not how many times you touch the puck, but how often you touch a life.”

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The American Hockey Coaches Association is pleased to present the 2017-2018 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 Matthew Galajda – Cornell University Jimmy Schuldt – St. Cloud State University Freshman - Goalie - Aurora, Ontario Junior - Defense - Minnetonka, Minnesota Matthew Galajda (Ga-lie-da) exploded on the scene quickly The lone defenseman in the Hobey top ten, Schuldt (Shult) establishing him as one of the best goalies in the nation. He is a complete player at both ends of the rink with high-end finished the season sporting the best goals against average in offensive skills. Named to the NCHC all-conference First the nation with an impressive 1.51 mark. He’s received a Team, he was a finalist for Player of the Year and Offensive plethora of post season awards including: ECAC Goalie and Defenseman of the year. Possessing a canon of a , Rookie of the Year, inclusion on both the league First Team Schuldt’s eight power play goals helped elevate him to third all-conference and All Rookie teams, received three Ivy in the nation in points by a defenseman. The two-time team League honors including Ivy League Player of the Year and captain helped guide the Huskies to #1 in the nation. was a finalist for ECAC Player of the Year. • Had 10 goals, 28 assists for 38 points in 40 games – had • His final record was 21-5-2 in 29 games – goals against average 1.51 leads the 22 power play points nation • Finance major with 3.74 GPA – NCHC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete Award • Had 9 shutouts to lead the nation – save percentage of .939 is third in nation winner • Hotel Administration major – had a shutout streak of over 227 minutes, 13th • Volunteers with Special Olympics programs and coaches Dynomites inner city longest in NCAA D1 history program Dylan McLaughlin – Canisius College Dylan Sikura – Northeastern University Junior - Forward - Lancaster, New York Senior - Forward - Aurora, Ontario A skillful, puck possession scoring threat has made As a linemate of Hobey Hat Trick finalist Adam Gaudette, McLaughlin (Ma-Glock-lin) one of the top forwards in the Northeastern possessed the top one-two offensive punch nation. The Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year and confer- in the nation, terrorizing goalies everywhere. Presently ence scoring champion has vaulted to eighth in the national third in the nation in scoring, Sikura is known as a cre- scoring charts. The talented playmaker got off to a fast start, ative playmaker but tops the nation in power play goals collecting points in 15 of his first 16 games. His 31 assists in with 14. He finished second in conference scoring to 37 games ranks him seventh in the nation. Gaudette and was named First Team all-conference. The • Had 17 goals, 31 assists for 48 points in 37 games – only Huskies assistant captain, like Gaudette, logged almost five minor penalties all season 30 minutes of ice time per game. • Economics major – 1.30 points per game is sixth in nation • Had 22 goals, 32 assists for 54 points in 35 games – fifth in nation in assists • Active in cancer fundraisers and several community outreach programs • Chicago draft (6th round) and signed with the Blackhawks – averaged 5.06 shots per game, second in nation Cale Morris – University of Notre Dame • Criminal Justice major – active in a variety of community service efforts Sophomore - Goalie - Larkspur, Colorado After reaching the Frozen Four last season, how would the C.J. Suess – Minnesota State University Irish find another goalie to replace Cal Peterson? Meet Cale Senior - Forward - Forest Lake, Minnesota Morris. He stepped right in to lead Notre Dame to the regu- What a shining final season for two-year captain C.J. Suess lar season and playoff conference titles as first year members (cease). After capturing the WCHA regular season scoring of the Big Ten. Morris sits first in the nation in save percent- title, he was named Offensive Player of the Year, First Team age at .945 and first in wins with 26. He was named First all-conference and the circuit’s Player of the Year. A diligent Team all-conference, Goalie of the Year and Big Ten Player of two-way center and a key faceoff man, Suess helped guide the Year. Not bad after playing just one period as a freshman. the Mavericks to the regular season title. C.J. was an impres- • His record is 26-7-1 in 35 games – goals against average is sive 56.9% on the faceoff and was ninth in the nation in 1.91 - has four shutouts shooting percentage at 22.4%. • Has started 31 straight games heading into the Frozen Four – had a 16-game • Had 22 goals, 21 assists for 43 points in 40 games – win streak twelfth in the nation in goals • Business major – volunteered with a pediatric Christmas party and autograph • Winnipeg draft (5th round) and signed with the Jets – Management major party • Assists with Kiwanis Holiday Lights and local pond hockey tournament Colton Point – Colgate University Sophomore - Goalie - North Bay, Ontario Make no mistake Colgate’s success was due to Point’s spec- tacular play in . In 16 of the 33 games he played, he had 30 or more saves including a 51-save effort in shutting out Harvard. After leading Team Canada to a gold medal in the World Junior Championship game, Point returned to campus the next day and shut out Princeton. He was a final- ist for the ECAC Player of the Year Award after earning Second Team all-star recognition. • His final record was 16-12-5 in 33 games – goals against average (1.74) and save percentage (.944) are both second in the nation – collected six shut outs • Dallas draft (5th round) – participates in Colgate’s Adopt-A-Classroom program

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

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The HOBEY BAKER FOUNDATION would like to THANK these great partners who have helped make this event possible, and to honor our 2018 Hobey Hat Trick finalists.

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