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THE WILD CONGRATULATES THE 2014 MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER

Johnny Gaudreau

BOSTON

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Thirty-Fourth Annual Awards Banquet THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014

VIDEO OF HOBEY BAKER 2014 TOP TEN FINALISTS

INTRODUCTION ...... Tom Hauser Master of Ceremonies

NATIONAL ANTHEM ...... Jared Oxborough

WELCOME AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...... Jim Nichols Hobey Baker Memorial Foundation President

WELCOME FROM THE MINNESOTA WILD ...... John Maher Minnesota Wild Vice President, Brand Marketing & Communications

INVOCATION ...... Pastor Howard Skulstad

DINNER

HOBEY BAKER VIDEO

INTRODUCTION OF THE LEGEND OF COLLEGE HOCKEY ...... 2009 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Recipient from University

LEGEND OF COLLEGE HOCKEY ...... Former Head Hockey Coach,

VIDEO OF 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT

PRESENTATION OF THE COMMEMORATIVE RING ...... McKenzie Kelly Assoc. Marketing Manager, Jostens

PAST WINNER COMMENTS AND COACH INTRODUCTION ...... 1991 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Recipient from

COMMENTS BY WINNER’S COACH ...... Head Coach, Boston College

PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD ...... Dan Hoene 2014 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee Chair

ACCEPTANCE ...... 2014 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Recipient from Boston College

CLOSING REMARKS ...... Tom Hauser

OVERTIME ...... John’s Bar

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

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Foundation Message

On behalf of the Hobey Baker Memorial Hobey’s gravesite in West Laurel Hill Cemetery in suburban Award Foundation, I extend to you a warm Philadelphia. Once again, the Hobey Baker Operating Committee welcome to the 34th Annual Awards Din- under the direction of Wally Shaver was totally responsible for ner. Once again, we honor the Legend of televising our entire Announcement Show on Comcast Cable Hobey Baker in celebrating the accomplish- locally and on the NHL Live Network. It was awesome! ment of our recipient Johnny Gaudreau and Special thanks are accorded to the NHL for their continued the coaching career of Jack Parker. We are financial support of Hobey for 20+ years. We are very much appre- pleased that you have joined us tonight at ciative of the Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Wild Founda- this prestigious event to celebrate excel- tion for their continued financial support and for the leadership Jim Nichols lence in College Hockey. and vision of Matt Majka. The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation has just com- Because of the generosity of RBC Wealth Management, API pleted a most memorable and exciting year. The year commenced Corporation, Matt Gilroy, Talmer Bank & Trust, The Dasburg with a phenomenal fundraising effort that was spearheaded by Foundation, Devils, and Warrior Hockey our “Hobey Past Chair Hans Skulstad with the proceeds specifically ear- Baker High School Character Award” program continues to ex- marked toward the complete renovation of our website. The end pand and flourish. Thank you to McKenzie Kelly of Jostens and results are absolutely terrific and kudos are due our new Execu- James Kolar of PriceWaterhouseCoopers for their tremendous ef- tive Director, Jill Wagner and Team Hobey. forts and support of our award. In early March 2014, we executed an Exclusive Master License We also thank this year’s Chair Dan Hoene and Vice Chair Agreement with DMSM Marketing, a very special media John Russo. The effort, passion, and dedication of these people marketing agency located in New York. We are extremely excited and our committee make this award and banquet a prestigious about working very closely with them over the several and memorable event. years in building our “Hobey Brand” and “High School Character Finally, I thank the Foundation Directors for their volunteer Award.” time and efforts to make the Hobey Baker Memorial Award The Hobey Baker Award Announcement was hosted at the bigger and better every year. 2014 Frozen Four’s Loews Millennium Ballroom in Philadelphia, Thank you and please join me in celebrating two more of Pennsylvania. Not only is Philadelphia considered the birthplace College Hockey’s finest. of Hobart Amory Baker, it is his final resting place. Prior to the announcement Jill Wagner and Team Hobey developed a won- Jim Nichols, President derful and very moving “Laying of the Wreath Ceremony” at Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation

Message from the Committee Chairman

It was my honor to present the Hobey hockey program, the Hollydell Hurricanes, are similar to the spirit Baker Memorial Award to Johnny Gaudreau of the Hobey Baker Award. As stated in the Hollydell mission on April 11, 2014 in the Millennium Ball- statement “...we teach the importance of teamwork and responsi- room at the Loews Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. bility. We accept this responsibility to direct, teach and mold our There were 800 people crowded into the athletes to become the best possible players and individuals on and room. Many were there to witness the cere- off the ice.” mony because Johnny grew up just across As the 34th Hobey Baker recipient, Johnny Gaudreau represents the river in New Jersey. It was expected all that is good in the game of hockey. It has been my esteemed Johnny would be the winner as he had again honor to be this year’s Chairman. Dan Hoene led college hockey in scoring and was a As we all know...character matters. gentleman both on and off the ice. But while Johnny’s college play was what decided the honor, it’s important to look back at what Dan Hoene got him there. It is no coincidence that the values of Johnny’s youth 2013-2014 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee Chair

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Legend of College Hockey

Jack Parker coached the Boston University Terriers to three national championships in three different decades; 1978, 1995 (shown above) and 2009. Jack Parker By Brian Kelley, Assistant Athletic Director, Boston University

ne of the top coaches in the history of varsity teams that combined for a 72-22-4 Ocollegiate sports, Jack Parker – a name record and a pair of NCAA tournament ap- that became synonymous with Boston Uni- pearances. versity – wrapped up his 40-year tenure as A team as a senior, Parker wore head coach of the Terriers’ men’s hockey the No. 6 jersey for a reason outside of hock- team in March of 2013. ey, as he idolized legend Bill Parker spent nearly 50 seasons at BU as Russell while growing up. Earlier this year, either a player or a coach, leaving behind a Parker’s No. 6 became just the second number lasting legacy of success. No hockey coach – joining Travis Roy’s No. 24 – to be retired has recorded more victories at one school, as by BU. Parker’s career win total of 897 ranks third all- Upon graduation, he began his coaching time amongst NCAA Division I coaches. career at Medford High School before coming A three-time recipient of the Spencer Pen- back to the BU program as an assistant coach. rose Award (NCAA Div. I Hockey Coach of the Year), Parker helped guide the team to consecutive NCAA cham- Parker holds the record for NCAA tournament appear- pionships in 1971 and 1972 – the first national titles by any ances as a coach with 24. He led the Terriers to national at BU. championships in three different decades (1978, 1995, Promoted to the head-coaching role in December of 2009) to go along with 11 conference titles and 21 1973, Parker led BU to a 19-6 finish that season and a win crowns. over Harvard in the third-place game of the NCAA tour- Parker became associated with the BU hockey program nament. He never looked back, turning BU into college in 1963, when he arrived on campus as a freshman. The hockey powerhouse that provided hundreds of student- Somerville native and Catholic Memorial High School athletes the opportunity to reach their fullest potential standout was a sparkplug at center for the 1966-68 Terrier both on and off the ice. Continued on page 28

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897 WINS • 3 NCAA TITLES • 11 CONFERENCE TITLES • 21 BEANPOTS • 2 HOBEY BAKER WINNERS

Congratulations to Jack Parkerarker on beingbeing named a HobeyHobey Baker LegendLe of College Hockey

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CONGRATULATIONS JOHNNY!

LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING YOU SHINE IN THE NHL WITH AND AGAINST OTHER FORMER COLLEGE HOCKEY STARS.

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CONGRATS! #26 NIC DOWD SENIOR - FORWARD | HUNTSVILLE, ALA. 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD HAT TRICK FINALIST

Division I All-American First Team NCHC Student-Athlete of the Year NCHC Defensive Forward of the Year All-NCHC First Team NCHC Scholar-Athlete Team

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JOHNNY GAUDREAU On Friday, April 11, Johnny Gaudreau accepted the Award from Hobey Baker Chairman Dan Hoene. The announcement took place at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel during the 2014 NCAA Frozen Four. The NHL Network provided live TV and webcast coverage to an international audience. 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:23 PM Page 10

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2014 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Recipient Johnny Gaudreau

ave you ever heard the term ‘Larry From 1988 to 1990, BC’s famed ‘HEM HBasketball’? Or ‘Teddy ’? Line’ consisting of , David Emma What about ‘Johnny Hockey’? By now, and Marty McInnis wreaked havoc on oppos- you should have. ing teams. Together as a line, the trio totaled It’s seldom a diminutive, lanky figure in 363 points in 82 games played, averaging 4.43 any sport would warrant a nickname that points per game. Despite a much smaller inherently dons one the very best. But if sample size, the formidable line of Gaudreau, you have ever seen Johnny Gaudreau play Arnold and Hayes amassed 134 points in just hockey, it is apparent something special is 26 games together, averaging 5.15 points per transpiring. game. It was not too long ago Gaudreau was “I credit all of my success this past season being dismissed for his slight, 5-foot-8 to both Billy and Kevin, along with the rest of frame. Whether it was elite travel teams, my teammates,” Gaudreau said. “The game hockey festivals or even the 2012 World becomes a lot easier when you have two of Junior Team, many thought Gaudreau college hockey’s best players on your line.” would never be able to perform at such a Despite what that line accomplished, smallish stature…until that first collegiate Gaudreau fully completed the clean sweep of was scored in the Ice Breaker Champi- awards in 2013-14. onship at ’s Engelstad Arena as an Eagle. Along with becoming Boston College’s third Hobey Baker “My first thought when I saw this goal was WOW!”, then Memorial Award recipient on April 11, joining David Emma sports information director Tim Clark said. “After seeing him (1991) and (2000), the Carneys , N.J., native dance around the ice like this in his first scoring play, I knew won every award he was eligible for. Now a two-time First- Boston College was in for something special.” Team All-American and Player of the Year, Gaudreau’s freshman year was indeed special, meshing with Gaudreau also won the Walter Brown Award (presented annual- a talent-laden roster and finishing just one point off the team lead ly to the best American-born college hockey player in New (behind current New York Ranger ) by posting 21 England), Leonard Fowle Award (’s MVP presented goals and 23 assists. by the New England Hockey Writers) and the “My first year was definitely a memorable one,” Gaudreau Award (New England’s best forward). said. “I know I’ve collected many individual awards in my time Gaudreau’s trophy case is not spilling over because he is sim- at Boston College, but none were as memorable as hoisting that ply magnetic to watch. His 80-point campaign in 2013-14 is the national championship with my teammates in Tampa.” third-best individual season in Boston College history and the Immediately, Gaudreau’s skill and inventiveness helped his most of any college hockey player since ’s 82-point famed coach, Jerry York, hoist his third national title in five performance with Colorado College in 2002-03. Coach York has years. never led a player with these kinds of . Gaudreau’s 80 “His ability to make other players better, his hockey sense and points in a season falls just three points shy of the school record hockey IQ are right off the charts,” York said. “Those are just a set by (28-55-83) in 1986-87. few of the qualities that make Johnny so special. People talk “It is truly an honor to even be considered amongst historic about his size, but he plays with tons of grit and protects the puck Boston College icons like Gionta, Emma, Stevens and Guerin,” very well. He battles and competes whatever the situation may Gaudreau said. be. He’s going to play 60 full minutes to the best of his ability.” After one national championship, three Beanpot trophies and As a sophomore, Gaudreau returned with a vengeance and a laundry list of individual honors, Gaudreau opted to turn pro- led all of college hockey in scoring with 51 points, averaging 1.46 fessional and sign with the Flames. points per game. For his exploits, Gaudreau would win his first But before donning a new sweater, Gaudreau left a signifi- of two Hockey East Player of the Year awards and made his cant imprint on the Boston College hockey program. In just three Hobey Baker debut as a Hat Trick Finalist in . years wearing the maroon and , Gaudreau accrued 175 This past season, Boston College’s storied history archives points in just 119 games played, including 78 goals and 97 assists. were rewritten. He leaves a top-10 scorer in program history, only “Johnny is not the loudest guy, but he definitely leads by ex- one of two within that group to do so in three seasons. ample every day,” centerman said. “He is extremely As fate would have it, Gaudreau was flown out to Vancou- humble and he is always willing to help a teammate out, ver from the Hobey Baker ceremony to play in his first NHL whether it’s off the ice or on the ice.” game for Calgary on April 13, 2014. His first NHL resulted Gaudreau joined forces with Arnold and right winger Kevin in the Flames’ only goal of the night. Hayes to piece something together that has not been seen on The It looks like this ‘Johnny Hockey’ thing might stick. Heights in some time. Story courtesy of Mark Majewski, Assistant Director, Athletic Communications, Boston College 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD 11 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:23 PM Page 12 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:23 PM Page 13

2014 HOBEY HAT TRICK FINALISTS

GREG CAREY ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY Senior – Forward Hamilton, A repeat Hobey Baker top ten finalist, Carey can now include a Hobey hat trick finalist to his resume. Last year, he led the nation in goals and this year he fin- ished tied for second in the nation in assists (39) and first in power play points (31). Carey has led the Saints in scoring four straight years and repeats as scoring champion in the ECAC. He scored 18 goals and 39 assists for 57 points in 38 games and finished third in the nation in scoring. For the second straight year he was First Team all-conference in the ECAC and added co-Player of the Year honors and was also a finalist for Student-Athlete of the Year. Carey was named a First Team All-American following Second Team honors a year ago. He has been an All- Academic student all four years majoring in history with a 3.68 GPA. He signed profes- sionally as a free agent with the Phoenix Coyotes. Carey has been a member of the school’s advisory committee on athletics and participates with the Saints Kids Club and helped organize the annual Teddy Bear toss.

NIC DOWD ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY Senior – Forward Huntsville, Alabama Renowned as a solid two-way player, Dowd was a big part of St. Cloud State clinching the first ever NCHC regular season title. Dowd, captain of the Huskies fol- lows in the footsteps of ex-teammate Drew LeBlanc, last year’s Hobey Baker Award winner. Dowd was honored with three league awards: First Team all-con- ference, Defensive Forward of the Year and Scholar- Athlete of the Year. He finished second on the Huskies in points, scoring 22 goals and 18 assists for 40 points in 38 games and finished tied for eighth in the nation in goals. Effective on the man-advantage, Dowd bagged 10 power play goals tying him for fifth in the nation and chipped in with five game winning goals, including the winner in St. Cloud’s West Regional semifinal. Dowd signed professionally with the team that drafted him the (7th round). Dowd is a bio-medicine major carrying a 3.61 GPA. He has worked with the school’s Student Advisory Council and assists with new student move-ins, organized the Locks of Love campaign last year with his team- mates and has helped out with the local Humane Society.

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ADDITIONAL TOP TEN FINALISTS

JOSH ARCHIBALD UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-OMAHA Junior – Forward – Brainerd, Minnesota A dangerous offensive threat, Archibald became the first ever scoring champion of the new NCHC recording 32 points in 24 conference games. His constant ability to score goals saw him finish third in the nation in goal scoring (29) in 37 games. Named First Team all-conference, he was named the circuit’s Player of the Year and Forward of the Year. His coach , also coached his dad Jim at North Dakota. • Had 29 goals, 14 assists for 43 points in 37 games – had 6 game-winners and 8 power play goals – named First Team All-American • General Studies major – regular visitor to Children’s Hospital and Adopt A Fam- ily • Pittsburgh draft pick (6th round) and signed a pro contract after the season.

RYAN DZINGEL STATE UNIVERSITY Junior – Forward – Wheaton, Illinois Led the new in points with 24 in 20 games; overall, he led the conference in points, tied for the lead in goals and was third in assists. Among the many offensive categories he topped the circuit in power play points with 18. A First Team all- conference performer, Dzingel can dangle with the best of them and had 13 multiple point games. He was also named First Team All-American. • Had 22 goals, 24 assists for 46 points in 37 games, tied for 12th in the nation in scoring • Communications major – draft pick (7th round) and signed a pro contract after the season • Active in community events visiting James Cancer Hospital, a Buckeye Buddy and assisting youth hockey teams.

SHAYNE GOSTISBEHERE UNION COLLEGE Junior – Defense – Margate, The smooth, puck-handling defenseman helped Union to their first national championship. That followed ECAC regular season and playoff titles. Gostisbehere topped all college hockey players in the Hobey Baker fan ballot. An assistant captain, Gostisbehere ranked fourth in the nation in points by a defenseman (34) and topped the Dutchmen in shots on goal. He earned several league honors including First Team all-conference and was co-Player of the Year and co-Defensive Defenseman in the ECAC, as well as First Team All-American honors, following his Second Team nomination last year. • Had 9 goals, 25 assists for 34 points in 42 games – was 3rd in ECAC in points by defense • Philadelphia draft pick (3rd round) and signed a pro contract after the season – History major • Community work includes serving Thanks- giving meals, trash pickup, book drive.

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KEVIN HAYES BOSTON COLLEGE Senior – Forward – Dorchester, A linemate of Gaudreau, Hayes finished second in the nation in points and more than tripled his goal output from the previous season. His plus-minus of +34 was third in the nation as he av- eraged more than one and a half points per game. Hayes collect- ed points in 12 straight outings mid-season, and was named the MVP of the historic Beanpot Tournament. He was fifth in the na- tion in goals and fourth in assists. • Had 27 goals, 38 assists for 65 points in 40 games – had 6 game-winning goals • Chicago draft pick (1st round) – Communications major – does school visits and assists with Christmas toy drive • Recorded points in 32 of 40 games – named First Team all-conference and First Team All-American.

CJ MOTTE Junior – Goalie – St. Clair, Michigan The newly remodeled WCHA found Ferris atop the league thanks to Motte and his 28 wins, tying him for the national lead. Ferris was ranked in the top five in the country for 15 weeks, propelled by a 16-game unbeaten streak and Motte didn’t lose a game in the first half of the season. A First Team all-conference selection, Motte has helped Ferris to two regular season titles in three years. • Had a record of 28-9-3 with 5 shutouts - .928 save percentage was 11th in the nation • Had a goals against average of 2.17 – honored as WCHA Defensive Player of Week 6 times • Construction Management major – active in several communi- ty causes visiting schools, helping with cancer fund raisers and part of the team leadership initiative.

JOEL RUMPEL UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Junior – Goalie – Swift Current, Saskatchewan Coming back from an early season injury, Rumpel turned the Badgers into Big Ten contenders and helped them win the Big Ten playoff title. Named Second Team all-conference, he defined consistency throughout the season becoming the backbone of Wisconsin’s stingy team defense. Rumpel finished second in the conference in goals against average and save percentage. • Had a record of 21-6-1 with two shutouts – had a goals against average of 2.07 • .929 save percentage was tied 6th in nation – led WCHA last year with same .929 SP • Personal Finance major – Children’s Hospital visits, Adopt-A-Player program.

ADAM WILCOX Sophomore – Goalie – South St. Paul, Minnesota Numerous conference honors were awarded to Wilcox including Big Ten Player of the Year, Goalie of the Year and First Team all- conference. He finished fourth in the nation in goals against average and second in save percentage, he was instrumental in the Gophers 16-week stay atop the national rankings. In 28 of 38 games played, he allowed two goals or less. Wilcox was also named a Second Team All-American. • Had a record of 26-6-6 with four shutouts – his .932 save percentage was 2nd in nation • Goals against average of 1.97 was 4th in nation – first in Big Ten in GAA and SP • Has posted top two single season goals against averages in 93-year Gopher history – is a Tampa Bay draft (6th) – Business major with 3.46 GPA – helps with Defend the Blueline.

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CONGRATULATIONS JOSH ARCHIBALD

2014 HOBEY BAKER AWARD Top 10 Finalist

From the University of Nebraska Omaha and the UNO Blue Line Club

Nick Leddy’s path to the NHL went through Minnesota High School Hockey

LEAVE A LEGACY Graduated from Eden Prairie High School

Nothing Compares Minnesota High School Hockey

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Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee

The Hobey Baker Committee is comprised of volunteers and admini stered by a Chairperson who oversees the committee and its activities. Several sub-committees have been established to handle the specifics of the award, including publicity, tickets, policies, procedures, advertising, website and social media.

Dan Hoene John Russo Steve Shepard Northwestern Mutual John P. Russo CH Robinson Financial Network Attorney at Law 2014 Secretary 2014 Chairman 2014 Vice Chairman

Chris Bonnell Paul Cronin Alex Doehr Tom Hauser Bob Hoene Capella University Resultants for Business Inc. Talmer Bank KSTP-TV Hoene & Worrell, P.A.

Travis Kaufenberg Joseph Kurr Trevor Larsen Peder Melin Scott Pollack TST Media Deluxe UnitedHealth Group Wells Fargo Passamaquoddy Consulting Ticket Committee Chairman

Alex Rogosheske Larry Schultz Wally Shaver Dan Stromquist Keven Truhler Rogosheske, Pugh, Ramsey County Attorney’s Broadcasting/Marketing Stromquist P.A. Larson Allen, LLP & Atkins LLC Office PR Committee Chairman 50/50 Raffle Chairman

Not Pictured Bill Gullickson MGK Company

Felicia Palmer Wilson Palmer Advisors, LLC

Kurt VonSteinbergs Mike Wagner Gary Wahman Steve Wendorf Troy Wiebler Wells Fargo Ross Capital Honeywell Wendorf & Assoc. Mkt. Merrill Lynch Merchandise Chairman Social Media Chairman

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Hobey Baker Foundation

n 1991, the senior members of the Memorial Award and related properties. traits. Each head coach selects the recipi- I Hobey Baker Memorial Award Com- The Foundation has the respon - ent from their team that most exemplifies mittee (“Committee”) determined that a sibility to maintain the quality and the character and sportsmanship of Hobey Foundation should be formed to ensure integrity of the Annual Award and Baker himself. This year The Hobey the continuedprotection and growth of Banquet, as well as, the Hobey Baker Baker Memorial Award Foundation hon- this prestigious award. The direction was Brand. The Foundation’s primary charge ored about 950 recipients in 20 states. taken, the research was performed and is to ensure the long-term stewardship, Next year we are targeting all 46 states the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foun- success and expansion of the Hobey with high school hockey and 2400 teams. dation (“Foundation”) was legally esta- Baker Brand. At an average of 17 players per team that blished. In 1992, the Foundation became To accomplish these goals, the Foun- means 40,000+ players. a reality and is formally governed by a dation undertakes the following major The Foundation also introduced The Board of Directors. actions: Hobey Baker Society. This group consists Today, the Committee reports 1. Develop strategic vision for the annu- of individuals dedicated to financially directly to the Foundation. Membership al award and new events; supporting the activities of Hobey Baker. in the Foundation is open to current and 2. Develop and maintain partnerships It should be noted that the Hobey past Chairmen of the Committee, Past with entities whose interests and Baker Foundation is indebted to all the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Winners, goals are aligned with Hobey Baker’s; volunteers that make up the Foundation Past Hobey Baker Memorial Award Leg- 3. Negotiate contracts to carry out the and Committee. Not only is their contri- ends of Hockey, and others as determined mission and approved activities of bution in the numerous hours given to by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Hobey Baker. making the Award a success, but their The Foundation possesses ownership contributions are also financial. This year over all rights to the Hobey Baker The Hobey Baker Foundation’s efforts we were just shy of 100% participation in to create more exposure for our award the financial support of the Foundation. include the continued expansion of the The Foundation is a non-profit orga- Hobey Baker High School Character nization; therefore donations to the Award program. This program was start- Foundation are tax deductible, as is a ed in 2004 with the mission to promote portion of the cost of your ticket to character and sportsmanship at the high tonight’s Banquet. school level by recognizing boy and girl hockey players that exemplify those

Jim Nichols Jill Wagner Eide Bailly, LLP MMI Consulting Foundation Board of Directors 2003 Committee Chairman Executive Director Foundation President Not Pictured: , Honorary Director; Murray Williamson, Honorary Director

Jon Doehr Jack Almquist Lance Madson Jack Carlson Doug Faust Gary Haugen Dal Holmberg BlackTorch Capital, LLC Smith, Schafer and Boulay, Heutmaker, Thomsen & Nybeck P.A. Casey, Menden, Nascent Surgical LLC Holmberg Environmental 2004 Committee Chairman Associates, Ltd. Zibell & Co. P.L.L.P. 2001 Committee Chairman Faust & Nelson P.A. 2010 Committee Chairman Products Corp. Foundation Vice President 1991 Committee Chairman 2009 Committee Chairman 1990 Committee Chairman 1996 Committee Chairman Foundation Treasurer Foundation Secretary

Jim Martin Kevin Milbery Kevin Moquist Wally Olson Hans Skulstad Catie Tobin Cy Laurent Carlson Print Group Hagemeyer N.A. Moquist Thorvilson Kaufmann AbelConn, LLC Minnesota Center for Sports RBC Wealth Management Advisor to Senior Mgmt. 2008 Committee Chairman 2006 Committee Chairman Kennedy & Pieper LLC 2012 Chairman and the Mind 2011 Committee Chair ALL PROfessional, Inc 2005 Committee Chairman 2013 Committee Chairman 1982 Committee Chairman Honorary Director 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD 19 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:23 PM Page 20

Each of the three Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalists was presented a framed copy of this poster at the Hobey Baker Award Announcement in Philadelphia. The special edition print was created by graphic designer David Swanson.

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Hobey Trophy s a symbol of excellence, it had to be outstanding, sturdy. A skater stopping quickly, sending ice shavings A and the Hobey Baker Memorial Award trophy turned flying, his stick and skates forming a three-point base, was out to be just that. The trophy itself represents art and selected. athletics at their best. This pose, photographed from a variety of angles, was Forty pounds of bronze and clear, etched acrylic, 16 broken down in painstaking detail. A charcoal inches high, detailed down to a stitched jersey and let- drawing of the nascent trophy was unveiled at tered stick, the trophy is classic sculpture. the East-West All Star Hockey Game The figure was sculpted by internationally luncheon on April 1, 1980 at the St. Paul Civic renowned Bill Mack of Bloomington, Minn., Center, where the Decathlon Club publicly whose unique style of relief sculptor is collected announced its award intentions. worldwide. He has produced sculptors of many Mack turned the drawings into a stick Hall of Fame athletes including Kareem Abdul- figure, soon covered by clay, then plaster baked Jabbar, Arthur Ashe, Peggy Fleming, Lyle Alzado in the Decathlon ovens. Finally out came the and recently the Harmon Killebrew statue at Target finished product — the statuary bronze Field in . trophy — college hockey’s symbol of In creating the Hobey Baker Award, his individual excellence. painstaking process began with the search The original trophy was for a model. That model turned out to be unveiled at the first award Steve Christoff, who starred at Richfield banquet April 1, 1981 at (Minn.) High School, the University of the Decathlon. The origi- Minnesota, with the 1980 U.S. Olympic nal casting is on display in hockey team and in the National the , Hockey League. St. Paul, Minn. Each win- Fifty different skating poses were ner has also been present- photographed and analyzed. Practical ed a trophy, as have the and artistic considerations were taken schools they represented. into account. The award had to be

Hobey Balloting Award Criteria ach head hockey coach at accredited NCAA Division I schools Ereceives one ballot. Coaches are asked to pick the top three 1) Candidates must exhibit players in their league and the top three players in the nation. These strength of character both on are two separate rankings of three players each — a player may be and off the ice. listed in both rankings and a coach may vote for his own player. 2) Candidates must contribute College hockey fans can nominate their favorite players as well to the integrity of the team through on-line balloting (hobeybakeraward.com) that counts as and display outstanding skills 1% of the total vote. Ballots from the coaches and fans are tabu- in all phases of the game. lated by the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the top 10 candidates are named. 3) Consideration should be given The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Selection Committee and to scholastic achievement and online voters will then select the Hobey Hat Trick (top three sportsmanship. finalists) and the winner. The Selection Committee consists of 23 4) Candidates must comply with members who represent print media, electronic media, NHL scouts, all NCAA rules: be full time college hockey coaches and officials. The committee is balanced students in an accredited NCAA geographically. Selection Committee terms are three years, except college or university; and com- for officials who serve five years. Members may be reappointed. plete 50 percent or more of the season.

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2014 Hobey Baker Award Announcement

As the NCAA Frozen Four moved to and streamed on .com, Governor Philadelphia, Penn. a special opportunity Rendell began. presented itself to the Hobey Baker Introductory videos provided a Award committee. In the city where glimpse into the life of the award’s name- Hobey Baker was born and buried, a sake, Hobey Baker. Past Hobey recipients more formal award announcement was chimed in with what the award has in store and the Millennium Ballroom in meant to them for this very select group the Loews Hotel provided an intimate of college hockey standouts. As the backdrop to honor college hockey’s top award show entered its final segment, player. Additionally, former Pennsylvania Governor and Hobey Baker committee chair Dan Hoene opened the Philadelphia major, Ed Rendell served as announcement tightly sealed envelope and announced Johnny Gaudreau host. as the 2014 Hobey Baker Award recipient, the third time a The Hobey Hat Trick of three finalists took their cen- Boston College player was so honored, joining Mike Mot- ter stage seats while families, coaches and 800 invited tau and David Emma as Eagle Hobey winners. guests and media looked on, ready for the ceremony to Despite a tough loss the night before in the national crown the 34th Hobey recipient. Candidates Johnny semifinals, the Eagles team stayed in town to see if their Gaudreau of Boston College, of St. Lawrence star player could claim some hardware. Following the and Nic Dowd of St. Cloud State anxiously fidgeted. Tele- award show conclusion, the entire BC team surrounded vised locally on The Comcast Network and Comcast their Hobey winner and congratulated Gaudreau on his as well as internationally live on NHL Network upcoming career as a Calgary Flame.

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The Hobey aker BStory

obey Baker had all the at- H tributes of a fabulous ath- lete: a great physique, fantastic reflexes, instant coordination of hand and eye, iron discipline, blazing courage. But he was different. Hobey Baker was the col- lege athlete supreme: The gentleman sportsman, the amateur in the pure sense, playing the game for the sport, who never fouled, despised publicity and re- fused professional offers. To this day, he is offered as a striking example of the finest that America has produced. Hobart Amory Hare Baker was born to an aristocratic Philadelphia family Jan- uary 15, 1892. At age eleven, he was en- rolled at St. Paul’s School, the famous preparatory school in Concord, New Hampshire, especially favored by the first families of Philadelphia for the training of their sons. Although standard rush line of four abreast, two wings and two forwards, remembered as industrious rather than brilliant, Hobey was was altered so the left forward remained on the center line from always in the first third of his class and proved diligent and cage to cage and allowed the right forward (Hobey) to roam all conscientious. over the ice. These tactics, with the two forward positions St. Paul’s pride was its team. The school had in- renamed center and rover, were immediately adopted by the troduced the sport to America only eight years before Hobey’s hockey world. arrival. Its teams were outstanding and fared well against college From St. Paul, ice hockey spread to other prep schools, and and semi-professional clubs. Hobey Baker made the squad at age upon graduation, players took the game to the college level. And fourteen and was soon its hero. with it, the fame of Hobey Baker. This was the age of seven-man hockey—no forward passing While at Princeton, he was not only a legend in hockey, but or substitutions allowed. Ironically, these seeming restrictions in football as well. He captained the hockey team for two years best showcased Hobey’s speed, stickhandling and endurance. and the football team for one. As a punt returner, his coordina- Also, with someone like Hobey on the squad, the coach was free tion and footwork allowed him to take chances and do things to experiment with strategies and maneuvers. For example, he others wouldn’t dare. aligned the two defensemen side by side rather than the classical Page after page was written about him in the newspapers; tandem positions of point and cover-point. Offensively, the fans would line up for hours in advance to purchase tickets.

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Crowds in evening dress would The winter of 1916 Hobey’s arrive by carriage or limousines mind was on a very different sort when the marquee read “Hobey of competition. Believing Ameri- Baker Plays Tonight.” Yet Hobey can involvement in the World remained unaffected. Shouts of War was close at hand, he took “Here he comes!” would greet his up flying. In 1917 Hobey was arrival onto the ice and continue commissioned a lieutenant in the throughout the games whenever Army. As a member of the he touched the puck. He was sim- famous , he ply a pleasure to watch. was with the first group of Amer- In his era, Hobey Baker was ican pilots sent to France. He was universally recognized as the best as adventurous a pilot as he had amateur hockey player in the been an athlete, chosen on occa- . At a time when sion to exhibit aerial acrobatics low scoring games were the rule, with his friend Eddie Ricken- Hobey set new standards, averag- backer. In combat flying, he ing more than four goals per found even more danger and game. He was penalized only excitement than he had in contact twice in his college career. His sports - and Hobey needed both. speed and skills dazzled the audi- He was officially credited with ences and the press. The Boston bringing down three enemy Journal enthused, he “is without a planes and was decorated with doubt the greatest amateur hock- the for “excep- ey player ever developed in this tional valor under fire.” country or Canada. No player has Following the armistice, his been able to weave in and out of orders home in hand, Hobey an- a defense, change his pace and di- nounced to his fellow officers he rection, with the uncanny skill was going to take “one last flight and generalship of Baker. He is in the old Spad.” His mates were the wonder player of hockey.” At quick to argue with the young a dinner following his senior year, captain who was challenging the he was crowned with the laurel oldest tradition of the air service— “King of Hockey.” In spite of all never take a “last” flight lest it be the well-deserved praise heaped just that. But they were not able upon him, he was totally un- to dissuade him and were even spoiled by it and he was modest more upset when the plane he in- almost to a fault. sisted on flying was a borrowed After his college years at one, just out of the repair shop. Princeton Hobey tried his hand in Tradition was not to be de- the real world of insurance and banking, then the nied the final victory that gray, dismal day over Toul, France. Just family upholstery business. But he was bored. What sustained a quarter mile out, the engine quit and the plane crashed. Hobey him was playing for St. Nick’s, an amateur team in Manhattan. Baker, age 26, died in the ambulance a short time later. His teammates were ex-Harvard, Yale and Princeton players and In 1919 he received a posthumous Army citation from Gen- a few Canadians working in the city. However, the rest of the eral Pershing for distinguished service and exceptional gallantry. league made no pretense of being anything but “semi-pros.” With his death in France, the old-fashioned virtues Hobey In spite of the usual opponent tactic of “get Baker,” Hobey Baker personified took on legendary qualities. He was one of the continued his college tradition of making his way to the first Americans selected to the , in 1945. In offender’s locker room to shake hands after each contest. Baker’s 1973, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth, Min- aversion to fouling was not because he was stoic or passive, he nesota included Hobey Baker as a charter member. simply despised dirty play. The Sports Bay and Chapel in the Cathedral of St. John the Hobey’s skills and daring did not diminish, and he continued Divine in was dedicated in 1951. Hobart Baker his reign as king of amateur hockey. The press still found him was one of four men whose name was cut in the walls of the refreshing and remarkable. Following a game with the Stars, the chapel to serve as a constant expression and reminder to all Montreal Press commented, “Uncle Sam has had the cheek to future generations of the highest ideals of character and sports- develop a first-class hockey player. We had always smiled a manship. cynical grin at the thought. A few minutes of Baker on the ice No finer example of the true sportsman may have ever been convinced the most skeptical. The blond haired boy was a developed in American athletics. Whatever game he played he favorite with the crowd.” always played it first of all for the joy of the sport.

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College Hockey Legend Jack Parker Continued from page 6 Nearly 70 of Parker’s former players at BU have gone on to play in the . That group includes 10 who played more than 800 games in their NHL careers and six who have raised the . The list of the NHL standouts who were developed by Parker includes names such as , , Shawn McEachern, and Scott Young. Earlier this year, Team USA's Kevin Shattenkirk became the 24th BU player who was coached by Parker to play for his country at the . One of Parker's proud- est moments came in 1980 when former Terriers , Dave Silk, Jack O'Callahan and Jim Craig were key members of the `Miracle on Ice' team that won the gold medal in Lake Placid. Parker was instrumental in helping BU raise the funds to build , which became the Terriers’ new state-of-the-art home in 2005 and remains one of the pre- mier facilities in college sports nearly 10 years later. The rink was dedicated to Parker and there are plans to proud- ly display a statue of him in front of the arena in the near future. Parker was inducted into the BU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994 and earned a spot in the Beanpot Hall of Fame a year later. In 2010, the NHL presented Parker with its for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.

Above: (Top) - Winning the 1979 Beanpot trophy with captain Jack O’Callahan - just one of 21 Beanpot titles under Parker. (Middle) - On April 11, 2009, Parker won his 30th NCAA tournament game and the national championship. (Bottom) - Until his retirement in 2013, Parker had been either a player, assistant coach or head coach at Boston University his entire adult life with the exception of one year coaching at Medford High School. Left: Parker coached two Hobey Baker Award winners: Chris Drury in 1998 and Matt Gilroy in 2009 (pictured left). He also coached nine other Hobey Baker Award finalists.

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With the Frozen Four and the announcement of this year’s winner of the Hobey Baker Award in Hobey’s home town, it seemed fitting to visit his final resting place and pay our respects. A delegation of Hobey Baker Foundation volunteers, as well as Hobey’s grandnephew Nicholas Morse and wife Fayrl, assembled at Hobey’s gravesite in the West Laurel Hill Cemetery. As the fol- lowing poem, which is engraved on his tombstone, was read Chairman Dan Hoene and President Jim Nichols placed a wreath on the grave. The Morse’s also placed long stem red roses. Taps were played at the conclusion of the ceremony.

“You seemed winged, even as a lad, With that swift look of those who know the sky It was no blundering fate that stooped and bade You break your wings, and fall to earth and die, I think some day you may have flown too high, So that immortals saw you and were glad, Watching the beauty of your spirit’s flame, Until they loved and called you, and you came.”

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Hobey Baker Exhibit on Display at the Xcel

Roger Godin, Minnesota Wild Cura- tor, maintains the official Hobey Baker Foundation exhibit at Gate Four in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, just out- side the Bud Light Blue Line Bar. The exhibit honors the current recipient with his jersey and head/shoulder portrait. Seen here is Jack Connolly the 2012 win- ner from the University of Minnesota- Duluth. Also on display are jerseys and head/shoulder portraits of five past win- ners while the remaining honorees are represented with their head/shoulder portraits. Elsewhere in the exhibit is the trophy itself accompanied by Hobey Baker’s biography, as well as presenta- tions on the Legends of College Hockey and Foundation committee mem bers. Plan on paying a visit on your next trek to the X.

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History of the Hobey Baker Award Named for the outstanding collegiate hockey player in the U.S.A.

By Charles R. Bard, CEO, Decathlon Athletic Club

n February of 1978, I attended the Downtown Athletic Club, and further Club Managers Convention in Los financial information on the Wooden Angeles at the Los Angeles Athletic Award. Since the Heisman originated in the Club. Following the convention I was 1920s, it was difficult to compare with their Iasked by Duke Llewellyn, Athletic Director years of experience and major sponsors. Their of the LAAC and the Administrator of the 1978 banquet was held at a hotel in town, Wooden Award, to stay over a couple of nights which seated 1200 people at $125 a plate. Their and attend the US Open at the Riviera Country big expense, which would not be a problem for Club. us, was the expense of bringing in past That Sunday eve ning following the Open, Duke winners. They actually had a two-tiered head table asked me to dine with him at the LAAC. Following with all the past winners on the first tier. dinner, Duke gave me a tour of the facility I continued to research the two awards and in the process revealed their plans for and attended two of the Heisman Award the Wooden Award created to honor the banquets as the guest of Director Riska. I outstanding collegiate player of attended both VIP receptions and began to the year. He related their beginning, how the trophy was formulate my plan for a similar award for hockey. designed, their early successes and failures. He discussed how In the fall of 1979, following a very successful sports ban- they patterned the Award after the Heisman Award, and I im- quet at the DAC, Wally McCarthy suggested we should have mediately suggested that the Decathlon Club could do the a second sporting event each year. With the hockey award in same thing for hockey. Duke agreed and said what better mind I felt it was now time to discuss the concept. I asked place than Minnesota. We discussed their financial difficul- Russ Chance, Chairman of the Entertainment Committee, to ties, their expenses, and their revenues. Their banquet was meet with me. When I expressed my interest in a collegiate held at the Club where space was limited. hockey award, Russ agreed. We discussed the financial After returning I began looking into the feasibility of start- arrangements necessary, and I told Russ that I would pursue ing a similar award for hockey at the DAC. At that time we sponsors to make the award self-sustaining if he would chair were going through our first major expansion program at the the first event, and he agreed to do so. He also agreed to bring DAC and every program had to be self-sustaining. In the fol- it to the Board of Directors for their approval. lowing months I gathered financial material for the Heisman Over the next several months I pursued potential Award from Rudy Riska, Athletic Director of the New York sponsors and succeeded in getting commitments from Ralph

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Greig of Pepsi Bottling Company and Joe Lapinsky, President allowed me to bring the scrapbook back to Minnesota with of Northwest Airlines, for some form of financial backing. I me. Jim Thaxton’s Sports Film & Talent Company duplicated also lined up Jim Thaxton, President of Sports Films & Talent, the entire scrapbook which allowed us to have all the pic- to do the filming of the potential finalists. tures, stories, and headlines we now have in our possession. I then began to establish an organizational committee of While in New York I also contacted a number of media club members who were interested in sports and the concept people to get their input and support for the award. I met of a collegiate hockey award. The first members of the personally with Mark Mulvoy, hockey editor for Sports committee were Walter Bush, Jim Thaxton, Russ Chance, Illustrated at that time, and with Judy Weiss in the New York Pinky McNamara, George Konik, Murray Williamson, Grady office of Hockey News. On the phone I talked with Tom Alderman, Ralph Greig, and Ron Fletcher. Murray and Charlie Halpin of Hockey News in , and I asked John Justice, Athletic Director of the DAC, to draw Larry Klein of Sport Magazine. They were all very helpful up a format for the award. John went to work on a plan to es- and supportive of such an award. I also spent more time with tablish the criteria as to who would do the voting to select the Rudi Riska while in New York, and received more of the candidates, how to arrive at a top ten, and finally, the winner. background on the Heisman Award. At this point I felt we needed someone to actually be in charge From there I solicited suggestions, recommendations, of the award itself, and I appointed Patty Riha, editor of the support and approval from Dennis Poppe and William Hunt DAC Discus magazine, to be the award coordinator. The of the NCAA, Hal Trumble of the Amateur Hockey Associa- three of us put our final touch on the format and then pre- tion, , Harvard hockey coach and Executive sented it to the Organizational Committee for final approval. Director of the National Association of Collegiate Directors By this time our Committee had grown in size as we felt the of Athletics, Lefty Smith, Notre Dame Hockey coach and need for more help on the various committees within the President of the American Hockey Coaches Association, Organizational Committee. We broke the Committee’s along with W.C. Stryker. The next step was to establish an assignments as follows, calling it the Planning Committee. Advisory Committee of well recognized and respected Next came the choice for a name for the award. hockey icons and legends that we felt could add their exper- I asked Walter Bush how I could get a list of the Hockey Hall tise and prestige to the award. With the help of Walter Bush, of Fame members. Walter said he would send me a list of the and the member of the Organizational Committee, a com- names in the Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame and suggested I mittee was formed that consisted of Thayer Tutt, Bob Ridder, contact Roger Godin who was then in charge of the U. S. Don Clark, Bill Cleary and Snooks Kelly. Walter Bush would Hockey Hall of Fame. Roger sent me his list and I began to serve as the Chairman of this committee. This committee study the biographies of the names in the two Halls of Fame. was responsible for overseeing the Award and for selecting a After reviewing all of the inductees, I settled on four names 13-person selection committee that would ultimately name that impressed me the most. They were Frankie Brimsek, the winner. Moose Goheen, , and of course Hobey Baker. A network of all college coaches in the NCAA, divisions Even though I had come up with the four final names for the I, II and III, was established to determine the top ten candi- Committee’s review, I had already made up my mind. I was dates. They all voted for the three best players in their so enamored with Hobey that I secured all of the information estimation. The votes of the coaches determined who the on him that I could, even contacting W.C. Stryker, the Direc- top 10 finalists would be. Our problem during the first couple tor of Athletic Relations at , where of years was that we, in an attempt to be all-inclusive, gave Hobey attended and performed. equal weight to Divisions II and III, and ended up with too When I attended the next Committee meeting I brought many players from those divisions in the top 10. Following the four names for consideration, but only brought the bio on this, the 13-man selection committee would select the Hobey. It was a tough decision for a few because the other ultimate winner. This selection committee would be made up three candidates were all from Minnesota. In fact, John of equal representation from the East and the Midwest. One Mariucci was my neighbor in Bloomington. My input pre- person would be designated to represent the daily news- vailed however, and the Committee voted unanimously for papers, the magazines, the electronic media, the American Hobart Amory Baker. Hockey Association, the NHL scouts, and the Hockey I contacted Bill Stryker at Princeton and learned there Coaches Association, thus creating twelve members. The were relatives of Hobey’s in New York, Princeton, and Decathlon Chairman of the Committee was the thirteenth believe it or not, two in St. Paul, Minnesota. There were two member, and would only vote in the event of a tie. Members nephews in New York that were the sons of Hobey’s brother, were to serve two-year terms. After two years new members Thornton. One was Alfred Baker, a senior editor at Time were appointed by the Advisory Committee. Magazine, and the other was Hobey Baker, Creative Director The first Hobey Baker Award winner, , was at General Mills. One cousin, Lewis Baker Cuyler lived in announced at the DAC before a very sparse media audience Princeton and the two cousins living in St. Paul were on March 20, 1981. The Award banquet was held at the Mrs. Benjamin Griggs and Mrs. Charles Amos. Decathlon Athletic Club on March 30, 1981. Attired in black I traveled to New York and Princeton to meet those rela- tie, the head table featured Gordie Howe as guest speaker. tives and secure their permission for the use of Hobey’s The Master of Ceremonies was the legendary Ray Scott and name. Nephew Hobey had in his possession an elaborate the long awaited event was a complete sell out. scrapbook that Hobey’s mother had compiled. He graciously

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Hobey Baker Chairmen

ack in 1980 Chuck Bard was CEO and Past Chairmen B General Manager of the Decath lon Club in Bloomington, Minn., and came up 1981 Russ Chance 1998 Dave Jones with the idea to honor the top men’s 1982 Cy Laurent 1999 John Rendall collegiate hockey player in the U.S. His 1983 Ron Marien 2000 Don Gorowsky concept came to fruition with the creation of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. A 1984 Gary Gandrud 2001 Jack Carlson committee was formed to oversee the oper- 1985 Jeff Mack 2002 Les Larson ations of the award and each year is guided 1986 Mark Chronister 2003 Jim Nichols by a new Committee Chairman. These 1987 Steve Moosbrugger 2004 Jon Doehr pillars of strength guide the award project 1988 Tom Berkelman 2005 Kevin Moquist through all phases of the operation includ- 1989 Bill Velin 2006 Kevin Milbery ing budgeting, public relations, marketing, banquet and selection process. Countless 1990 Doug Faust 2007 Bruce Kubes hours are spent in a volunteer role to make 1991 Jack Almquist 2008 Jim Martin the annual event the best it can be. We 1992 Burt Dahlberg 2009 Lance Madson salute these past Committee Chairs for their 1993 Greg Schwarck 2010 Gary Haugen dedication in creating and preserving the 1994 Russ Mattson 2011 Catie Tobin outstanding qualities the Hobey Baker 1995 Dave Lindberg 2012 Wally Olson Award represents. 1996 Dal Holmberg 2013 Hans Skulstad 1997 George Konik Legends of College Hockey

ach year, the Hobey Baker Award Past Legends ECommittee also honors one of the all-time great contributors to the game of 1981 John “Snooks” Kelly 1998 college hockey. Without question, this out- 1982 1999 John MacInnes standing group of individuals have each left 1983 John Mariucci their own valuable trademark on the 1984 2000 Bob Johnson collegiate game. They have led the way in all aspects of the game from playing to 1985 Herb Gallagher 2001 Bob Peters coaching and even creating the rules. It is 1986 2002 Sid Watson through the great efforts of these people 1987 Murray Murdoch 2003 Charles “Lefty” Smith that hockey fans everywhere can enjoy 1988 Cliff “Fido” Purpur 2004 today’s exciting college hockey. 1989 Jim Fullerton 2005 Murray Williamson 1990 2006 Ralph “Cooney” Weiland 1991 Jack Riley 2007 Ed Saugestad 1992 John “Connie” Pleban 2008 1993 Bill Cleary 2009 Don Roberts 1994 2010 1995 2011 1996 2012 1997 2013

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Past Hobey Baker Award Recipients 1981-2013

1981 — Neal Broten 1985 — University of Univ. of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Scored 71 points in 41 games as a freshman WCHA leading scorer in 1984 and 1985 … and 71 points in 36 games as a sophomore … helped the Bulldogs to WCHA regular season scored game-winning goal in Minnesota’s 4-3 titles in 1984 and 1985, as well as second- and win over North Dakota in the 1979 NCAA third-place NCAA finishes, respectively, in those Championship game … member of the 1980 gold seasons … All-WCHA first team in ’84 and ’85, as medal-winning U.S. Olympic hockey team … well as league and team Most Valuable Player in selected by the in the ’85 … scored at least one point in 52 of 53 games 1979 NHL Entry Draft … received the North between December ’84 and March ’85, including Stars’ Bill Masterton in ’84 and ’86 … spent 15 seasons a school-record 33 consecutive games … two time All-American … with the Stars franchise (Minnesota and Dallas, 2 stints) before being UMD’s season point record holder with 49 goals and 60 assists for 109 traded to the in February of 1995 … won the Stanley points in 1985 … his 1.94 points per game average is a Bulldog career Cup with the 1995 Devils, becoming the second Hobey winner to do so record … played professionally for the from 1985- … his number was retired by the after 17 years in the NHL 89 … he spent four seasons coaching at Western Michigan Univ. and … Neal currently resides in River Falls, Wisconsin. now is an assistant coach at the Univ. Minnesota Duluth while continu- ing to work for Northwestern Mutual Life … Bill lives in Duluth with 1982 — George McPhee wife Molly and three children. Bowling Green State Univ. Falcons Held Bowling Green school record of 267 1986 — points in 153 games … was named CCHA Player Crimson of the Year, All-America first team and First Team Captured the scoring title during All Star in 1982 … was the first CCHA player to his freshman, junior and senior years … reigns as earn All-Academic honors three years in a row the Crimson’s all-time scoring leader with 240 (1979-82) … was CCHA’s all-time leading scorer points … four-time, first team All-Ivy and three- with 114 goals and 153 assists … BGSU freshman time All-ECAC selection … named the Ivy point record with 88 in 1979 … first Falcon League Player of the Year in 1985 and ’86 … first hockey number retired and was elected to the BGSU Athletic Hall of player to be named ECAC Player of the Year Fame in 1987 … played seven NHL seasons with the twice, in ’85 and ’86 … received All-American and New Jersey Devils … retired from hockey in 1989 and received his honors in ’85 and ’86 … played for Team USA with his brother Mark, law degree from Rutgers University in 1992. … George was vice president during the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia and with 1989 and general manager of the for 17 seasons. Hobey winner Lane MacDonald during the in Calgary, … Scott graduated from Harvard in 1986 with a degree 1983 — in economics and is the owner of Bedford Sports Center in Massachusetts. Harvard University Crimson Holds Harvard record for most career goals by 1987 — a defenseman (44), most points by a defenseman in a season (46) and most career points by a de- Univ. of North Dakota Fighting Sioux fenseman (135) … an all-America first team and WCHA Player of the Year in 1987 … helped all-Ivy League selection in 1981, ’82 and ’83 … the Fighting Sioux to the WCHA regular season received Harvard’s John Tudor Memorial Cup in and playoff titles in 1986-87 … named NCAA 1980, ’82 and ’83 for his qualities of sportsman- Tournament MVP in 1987 as North Dakota ship, leadership and team co-operation … a claimed the national championship … set an member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic hockey team … played 80 games dur- NCAA record for most points in a season with ing two NHL seasons with the … Mark graduated 116 in 1986-87 on 46 goals, 70 assists in 48 games from in ’90 and is the CEO of Aspen Technology. … set WCHA season mark for assists with 70 in 1986-87 … scored 64 goals and added 108 assists for 172 career points in 1984 — 84 games with the Fighting Sioux … selected by the St. Louis Blues in the second round of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft … spent 20 years playing pro Univ. of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs hockey retiring in 2005 from the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL … Holds the Bulldog career record for most goals spent parts of 14 years in the NHL with St. Louis (4 years, 2stints), by a defenseman with 43 from 1980-84 … named Quebec Nordiques (2 years), San Jose, Chicago, Dallas, , NY UMD’s Rookie of the Year in 1981 … named the Islanders, Anaheim (2 years) and Atlanta (2 years) … After retiring in 2005 WCHA’s Most Valuable Player, WCHA All-Acad- following two seasons with Milwaukee in the AHL, Hrkac was coaching emic and all-WCHA first team in 1984, when he Concordia University in Wisconsin before the playing bug reignited. helped lead the Bulldogs to their first WCHA reg- Hrkac returned to play with Houston of the AHL for 12 games in 2008-09 ular season title and a second-place finish in the and 17 games in 2009-10. NCAA championship … was a charter member of the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame (1991) … selected by Montreal in the Continued on page 42 1981 NHL entry draft, Kurvers played for the Canadiens, , New Jersey Devils, , , and Anaheim Mighty Ducks in a 11-year NHL career … retired after a stint in the Japanese professional league … Tom currently is the senior advisor to the general manager for the Tampa Bay .

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1988 — 1991 — David Emma University of Minnesota Golden Gophers First to receive the Hobey … 1988 All-time leading scorer in Eagle history with WCHA Player of the Year … helped the Golden 239 points in 147 games … led BC in career goals Gophers to WCHA regular season titles in 1988 with 112 and assists with 127 … 1991 Hockey and 1989, as well as a NCAA runner-up finish in East Player of the Year and scoring champion … 1989 … received Minnesota’s John Mariucci Most selected by USA Hockey as the New England Valuable Player Award in 1988 … set Golden Go- Amateur Hockey Player of the Year … named pher single season records for games played (44), 1991 Male Athlete of the Year by members of the minutes played (2,621), saves (1,711) and shutouts Rhode Island sports media … member of Hockey (5) in 1987-88 … holds Golden Gopher career records for games played East All-Academic team in 1990 and 1991 … his jersey was the first (98), minutes played (5,717), wins (73) and save percentage (.906) … hockey sweater to be retired by BC … earned a silver medal with Team named All-WCHA first team and All-America first team in 1988 … named USA during the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle … played for Team WCHA Goaltender of the Year in 1988 and 1989 … retired from profes- USA again during the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France … sional hockey in 1998 after a ten-year pro career including stints in four selected by the New Jersey Devils in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft … seasons in the NHL with the LA Kings and Buffalo … Robb currently graduated from BC in 1991 with a degree in finance and marketing and operates Robb Stauber’s Goalcrease training center in the Twin Cities. was a member of the Dean’s List. David is retired from pro hockey after a ten-year pro career primarily in the minors including a three-year run 1989 — Lane MacDonald with Klagenfurt of the Austrian A league. David had NHL stints with Harvard University Crimson New Jersey, Boston and Florida. Named to the All-ECAC first team in 1987 and 1989 … a two-time first team All-America selection 1992 — … a NCAA All-Tournament selection when the University of Black Bears Crimson captured the school’s first NCAA Cham- Second all-time scorer in Maine history with pionship in 1989 … named Most Valuable Player of 223 points … Third in career goals with 106, third the 1987 ECAC Championship Tournament and in career assists with 117 and second in career 1989 ECAC Player of the Year … set the Harvard games with 167 … holds Maine record for career career goal mark with 111 tallies and finished power play goals with 47 … first player in second in career points with 225 … played for Team USA during the 1988 Maine’s history as a Division I program to score Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta … selected by the in 100 goals and record 100 assists … named 1992 the third round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft … graduated from Harvard in Hockey East Player of the Year and Most Valu- 1989 with a degree in economics … turned down a contract offer from the able Player of the Hockey East Championship Tournament … a member Hartford Whalers to play professional hockey in Switzerland … returned to of Team Canada during the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle … selected Harvard in 1990-91 and spent one season as an assistant coach at Harvard by the New Jersey Devils in the third round of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft … currently resides in Boston, working in the venture capital industry, after … Scott is retired from hockey after a twelve-year pro career. He spent receiving his MBA at . parts of ten seasons playing in the NHL with New Jersey, St. Louis, Minnesota Wild, Carolina, Boston, Dallas and Phoenix. 1990 — Michigan State University Spartans 1993 — Named the Spartans Rookie of the Year after University of his freshman season at MSU … led the nation in Only freshman to win the Hobey … notched scoring as a junior with 77 points in 47 games … 25 goals and 75 assists for 100 points in 39 games helped the Spartans to CCHA regular season and during his only full season of college hockey … playoff titles in 1989 and 1990 as well as a league helped the Black Bears to an impressive 42-1-2 playoff title and NCAA runner-up finish in 1987 overall record, along with NCAA and Hockey … named first team All-America and All-CCHA East titles, in 1992-93 … won the 1992-93 first team in 1989 and 1990 … named 1990 Hockey East scoring title with 15 goals and 48 CCHA Player of the Year after leading the league in scoring with 48 goals assists in conference play, a record for a freshman and 53 assists … named MSU’s Most Valuable Player and Outstanding … had a Hockey East record 23-game scoring streak and a school record Senior in his final season with the Spartans … selected by the Quebec 31-game scoring streak in 1992-93 … helped Team Canada to a silver Nordiques in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft … Kip retired from hockey in medal finish in the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway and 2007 after a seventeen-year pro career. He spent parts of 14 years in the a gold medal at the world hockey championships later that same year … NHL with the Quebec Nordiques, Minnesota North Stars, San Jose, New Picked fourth overall by Anaheim in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, Paul York Islanders, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Anaheim and Washington. He had spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Ducks. That was two different stints with both Pittsburgh and the Islanders. Miller resides followed by a single season in Colorado, two seasons with Nashville and in East Lansing, Mich. where he has several business interests. three seasons with the St. Louis Blues. Completing 15 NHL campaigns, Kariya has averaged a point per game in his lengthy pro career and won the Lady Byng Trophy twice as the NHL’s most gentlemanly player. He retired after sitting out the 2010-11 season with post-concussion syndrome. Join us on Friday, April 10, 2015 during the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts for the announcement of the 2015 Hobey Baker Award Winner. The University of Minnesota’s Neal Broten was the first Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner in 1981.

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1994 — 1998 — Chris Drury Univ. of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Boston University Terriers WCHA leading scorer in 1993-94 with 30 Drury’s Hobey Baker campaign included 28 goals and 31 assists for 61 points … helped the goals and 29 assists averaging 1.5 points per Bulldogs to the WCHA regular season title in game. The senior captain was named First Team 1992-93 … All-WCHA first team and league All-America for the second consecutive season, Most Valuable Player in 1993-94 … All-WCHA the Hockey East Player of the Year for the second second team and runner-up for league scoring consecutive season, the Hockey East Defensive title in 1992-93 (finished second to linemate and Player of the Year and to the All-Hockey East 1993 Hobey finalist Derek Plante) … named USA Team for the third consecutive season. The all- Hockey’s College Hockey Player of the Year in 1994 … played in a team- time leading goal scorer at BU with 116, Drury was the first Terrier to record 149 consecutive games during his four seasons at UMD … capture the Hobey. Drury went from college right to the NHL where he notched a team-record nine game-winning goals in 1992-93 … was spent his entire career with four teams. He began with the team who selected by the New York Islanders in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft … Chris drafted him, the , and was named the 1999 NHL is retired from pro hockey after a ten-year career in minor pro hockey Rookie of the Year. After a four-year stint with the Avs, Drury played including single season stints in Japan, Germany and Sweden. one season in Calgary, three seasons in Buffalo and completed his fourth season with the New York Rangers in 2010-11 – a season limited due to 1995 — injury and retired in August of 2011. In 12 NHL seasons, Drury scored 20 Bowling Green State Univ. Falcons or more goals on nine occasions and played in a total of 1027 NHL games CCHA Player of the Year during the 1994-95 recording 704 total points. season … led the Falcons offensively as a senior with 35 goals and 34 assists for 69 total points … 1999 — became only the third player in league history to University of New Hampshire Wildcats be named a unanimous All-CCHA first team The first Hobey Baker recipient from the Uni- selection and a unanimous CCHA All-Academic versity of New Hampshire, the senior centerman team selection in the same year … was a three- finished conference play with 20 goals and 53 time member of the CCHA’s All-Academic team points in 20 games, averaging 2.2 points per game. … his jersey became only the second hockey sweater retired by BGSU, Krog became the first Hockey East player since after that of 1982 Hobey winner George McPhee … a member of the 1993 Hobey recipient Paul Kariya to break 50 Dean’s List majoring in business (management information systems) and points in conference play. The Wildcats captain maintained a 3.29 GPA … was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the sixth led all scorers nationally in a number of categories round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft … Brian is retired from pro hockey through 38 games including points (79), goals (32), assists (47), points per after a ten-year pro career with Buffalo (five seasons), Tampa Bay (three game (2.08), goals per game and assists per game. The unanimous selec- seasons), Pittsburgh (one and half seasons) and Columbus. tion as the Hockey East Player of the Year, Krog was also a Hobey Baker 1996 — finalist in 1998. Jason completed his 15th season of pro hockey and has University of Minnesota Golden Gophers spent time with five NHL teams (NY Islanders, Anaheim, Atlanta, NY Rangers and Vancouver), seven AHL teams plus a two-year stint in Bonin became only the second Gopher hock- Europe. Krog spent two seasons with the of the AHL ey player to be named a First-Team All-American through 2011, and is now in his third season with HV71 Jonkoping of the in back-to-back seasons, after John Mayasich in Swedish elite league. 1954 and 1955 … led the WCHA in scoring as both a junior and a senior, and was named the 2000 — Mike Mottau league’s player of the year in 1995 and 1996 sea- sons … led the nation in regular season scoring as Boston College Eagles a senior and finished with 34 goals and 47 assists Mottau became the second Boston College for 81 points. His 216 career points rank him among the top six scorers in player to win the Hobey, doing so in his senior Minnesota history … Bonin carried himself just as well in the season as captain of the Eagles. A sound two-way as on the ice, carrying a 3.17 overall GPA as a chemistry major … was a defenseman, Mike was named Hockey East ninth round pick (211th overall) of the in the 1992 Defensive Defenseman of the Year, a First Team NHL Entry Draft … Brian is retired from professional hockey and work- All Star and was Co-Player of the Year in the ing in the financial industry in the Twin Cities. He spent five seasons league. He recorded 44 points in 42 games playing minor pro hockey in the AHL and IHL and two seasons with played, setting BC and Hockey East records for Langnau in the Swiss A league. career points by a defenseman. Additionally, Mike set two other school records, most games played and most assists, surpassing former Hobey 1997 — Brendan Morrison winner David Emma. A Communications major, Mottau won the Walter Wolverines Brown Award for the second straight year as the top American-born The first Hobey Baker Recipient from the player in New England. After spending seven seasons toiling in the University of Michigan, Morrison led the nation , Mike’s perseverance paid off as he completed in both regular season scoring (26-52-78) and three seasons with the New Jersey Devils and was in his second season assists (1.32 per game)… was on the ice for more with the NY Islanders in 2011-12 before being traded late season to the than 50% of Michigan goals … in leading the . He spent the 2012-13 season with San Antonio and Wolverines to the 1997 CCHA title and a berth in Toronto of the AHL, and in the summer of 2013, signed with the Florida the NCAA Championship, Morrison was named Panthers, his sixth NHL franchise. the CCHA Player of the Year for the second con- Continued on page 44 secutive season … shattered school records for total points (261) and total assists (164) ranking him among the Top 10 all-time point leaders in NCAA history with 283 … scored the overtime, winning goal in the 1996 NCAA Championship title game … Hobey Baker Finalist and All-Amer- Visit the Hobey Baker ica selection three straight years … was a second round pick (3rd overall) of the New Jersey Devils … Brendan has enjoyed an illustrious pro career ONLINE STORE at beginning with New Jersey (three seasons), Vancouver (seven seasons), Anaheim, Dallas and Washington. 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2001 — 2004 — Michigan State University Spartans Univ. of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Miller became just the second goaltender to Lessard, the Bulldogs’ alternate captain, be- win the Hobey Baker Award doing so in only his came the seventh Bulldog to be named a Hobey sophomore season. He led the nation in all major Baker finalist. Lessard came away with top goalie categories including wins (31), goals honors in the WCHA by securing a spot on the against average (1.32), shutouts (10) and set an All-WCHA First Team and claimed the illustrious NCAA record for saves percentage (.950). His honor of WCHA Player of the year for 2003-04. two-year total of 18 shutouts also set an NCAA Lessard helped the Bulldogs advance to the career shutout record. Ryan’s outstanding year Frozen Four for the first time in 11 years. He was was capped with six CCHA post season awards including Player of the rewarded for his efforts by being named to the NCAA Midwest All- Year and Best Goaltender honors. The business major set several team Regional Tournament Team. He led the nation in points (61) and in goals and CCHA records along the way helping guide his Spartans to the #1 (30). He was the WCHA co-scoring leader with 19 goals and 20 assists in national ranking heading into the NCAA Frozen Four Championship league play. He also ranked tied for second in the NCAA in power play Tournament. In 2001-02, Miller was again a Hobey Baker top ten finalist goals with 12. Lessard ranked fourth in the NCAA in points per game at while garnering CCHA MVP honors for the second straight year and 1.46. His prolific goal scoring helped secure UMD to its highest (second) being named Goalie of the Year for the third straight season, adding eight and the best regular season finish (23-10-4) in 11 years. Not withstand- more shutouts to his NCAA career shutout record (26). Miller spent his ing his scoring ability, he was a +22 plus-minus on the season. first twelve NHL seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, but was traded in After spending his first five years of pro hockey split between the March of 2013 to the St. Louis Blues. He also backstopped the United NHL (Dallas, Tampa Bay) and several AHL teams, Junior spent one States to a silver medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and is widely season playing in Europe and the 2010-11 season with in the recognized as one of the NHL’s top . ECHL. He has retired from pro hockey and resides in his hometown of St. Joseph deBeauce, Quebec. 2002 — University of Minnesota Golden Gophers 2005 — Capping a remarkable four-year career, the Colorado College Tigers Golden Gophers captain was named Minnesota’s After becoming the second Colorado College fourth Hobey winner, then went on to help his player in three years to win the Hobey Baker team to it’s fourth NCAA championship. A Award as a junior, Marty Sertich returned for one Hobey finalist two straight seasons, Leopold more year with the Tigers in 2005-06. As a senior posted 48 points in 44 games to lead all defense- he was again named a Hobey Baker finalist. He man in the nation in scoring. The mobile blue- finished his CC career with 121 assists and 182 liner scored 20 goals, assisted on another 28 and points to rank seventh and tied for 12th, respec- tallied 8 power play goals in his super season. Jordan established two tively, on the school’s all-time charts. The 2004- team records by a defenseman: most goals in a season (20) and in a career 05 first-team All-American and national scoring champion played in 166 (45) while finishing third in team points his senior season. For the second consecutive games for the Tigers without ever missing one, collecting at straight year, Leopold was the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year and least one point in 108 of them, including 30 of 42 in his final campaign. a First Team All Star. A two-time All American, Leopold is in his eleventh He was involved in 35 game-winning goals during his four years with the NHL season spending three seasons each with Calgary and Colorado; a team, scoring 11 and helping to set up 24. He recorded 53 multiple-point split season with the and the Pittsburgh Penquins; and games. Marty spent his first two seasons of pro hockey with Iowa of the after two complete seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, was traded midway AHL followed by two seasons with the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL. through the 2012-13 season to St. Louis where he is in his second season Sertich then played two seasons in Switzerland and is now playing for with the Blues. Iserlohn in Germany. 2003 — Peter Sejna 2006 — Matt Carle Colorado College Tigers Pioneers The nation’s leader in points and goals is only The two-time defending national champions the second Hobey candidate from Europe. His didn’t make it a three-peat however, their out- consistency was amplified by the fact he recorded standing captain Matt Carle gained a boatload of points in all but one game. In 42 contests, the awards. Finishing second in WCHA conference Tiger sniper bagged 36 goals, 46 assists and 82 scoring and first in assists, Carle was named the total points. His 15 power play goals ranked third league’s Player of the Year as well as the Defen- in the nation and his eight game winners were sive Player of the Year – a first in league history. tied for second. The WCHA Player of the Year He was also named First Team All Star for the helped CC to its first regular season title since 1996. Peter recorded 27 second consecutive season. Finishing with 53 points in 39 games (11-42), multiple point games en route to the top of the college hockey scoring list. Carle led the nation in assists and led the nation’s defensemen in points Sejna signed as a free agent spending four years in the St. Louis Blues and assists. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Matt turned pro after system and played 49 NHL games. He then headed to Europe and has his junior season and is in his eighth full NHL season having played for spent the past seven seasons playing in the Swiss A League with Zurich San Jose, Tampa Bay, four seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers and was (3 seasons), Davos (2 seasons) and is currently in his second season with reacquired by Tampa for last season where he led the defense in points Rapperswil-Jona. and icetime in the lockout shortened season, and now, is in his second season with the Lightening. Carle is closing in on 700 career NHL games and 300 career points.

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2007 — 2009 — Matt Gilroy Univ. of North Dakota Fighting Sioux Boston University Terriers It is uncommon for a collegiate player in only Electing to forego a pro career following his his sophomore season to be nominated to receive junior season, Matt Gilroy returned to Boston the Hobey Baker Award, and rarer still to claim University to complete his education, captain the the prize. North Dakota forward Ryan Duncan BU Terriers for his senior season and play on the became only the third sophomore player in the same team as his freshman brother Kevin. All 27 years of the Hobey to be recognized as college things considered, Gilroy’s decision proved mon- hockey’s top player. The high scoring forward umental. Boston University’s dominating season from Calgary, Alberta helped the Fighting Sioux culminated with a national championship and to their third straight NCAA Frozen Four appearance. In 43 games, the Matt won the school’s second Hobey Baker Award (Chris Drury in diminutive Duncan (5’8 and 155 pounds) scored 31 goals, second best in 1998). The Terriers were ranked No. 1 for a large portion of the season, the nation, and had 26 assists for 57 points planting him fourth in the winning the Hockey East regular season and playoff titles. The senior de- nation in scoring. Those efforts helped North Dakota to an awesome fenseman produced 37 points in 45 games on 8 goals and 29 assists to fin- second half of the season as the Sioux completed their season on a ish tied for second in the nation amongst defensemen. 17-4-4 run as one of college hockey’s hottest teams. Along with the A management studies major, Matt became the first defenseman in Hobey, Duncan was named WCHA Player of the Year, First Team Hockey East history to earn First Team all-star honors three times. He WCHA and a first team West All American. A pro hockey free agent, was also named the winner of the Walter Brown Award as the best Duncan is a business major and a WCHA All Academic student-athlete American-born college player in New England. Initially a walk-on at BU, with a 3.20 GPA. Ryan returned for his final two seasons at North Gilroy concluded his career playing in 145 consecutive games. Growing Dakota and upon graduation, spent two seasons with Salzburg of the up in North Bellmore, NY, Matt helps his family run a summer basket- Austrian Elite League. He spent the 2011-12 season with Portland in the ball league on , volunteers with the Autism Speaks program AHL and returned to Salzburg for the 2012-13 season and this year, is and was a driving force behind the “Starr of the Game” benefit to honor playing for Munich in the German elite league. long-time BU booster Meryl Starr Herman. Matt wore number 97 to honor his deceased brother Timmy. Gilroy originally signed as a free 2008 — Kevin Porter agent with the New York Rangers where he spent two seasons. In the summer of 2011, he signed as a free agent with the University of Michigan Wolverines and was traded mid-season to the . Last season, Gilroy Porter is a senior forward who almost single- returned to the Rangers organization splitting time with the NHL and handedly helped Michigan to their national AHL farm club in . He signed an off-season deal with the record 23rd Frozen Four. Last spring in two Florida Panthers in the summer of 2013. games at the East Regional, Porter had a hand in six of the seven Michigan goals bagging five goals and one assist, including four goals in a 5-1 win 2010 — over Niagara. He finished second in the nation in Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers points and goals with 33 goals, 30 assists for 63 Certainly the family bloodlines don’t hurt, points in 43 games. Porter was tied for second in the nation with 15 but Blake Geoffrion established himself as one of power play goals; recorded 18 multiple-point games and had a plus- the nation’s premiere players. The tri-captain of minus of +33. His steady, consistent two-way play didn’t go unnoticed the Badgers was a complete player and helped as he was named the CCHA Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Wisconsin to the national championship game. league’s Best Defensive Forward. The First Team CCHA honoree was Utilized in all situations, the senior forward from named the Hockey Commissioners January National Player of the Brentwood, Tenn., Geoffrion skated a regular Month. From Northville, Michigan, Porter was a draft pick of Phoenix. A shift, received ample special teams time on both General Studies major, Kevin spent time with visits to Mott Children’s power play and killing, took key faceoffs (where he was a Hospital and volunteered for various Make-A-Wish Foundation activi- remarkable 59% on faceoffs) and had an amazing shooting percentage of ties. Kevin spent his first two pro seasons split between Phoenix of the 23%. Geoffrion was named MVP of the West Regional and overall NHL and San Antonio of the AHL, then was traded in March 2010 to the recorded 28 goals and 22 assists in 40 games, ranking third in the nation Colorado Avalanche, playing three seasons there, then was signed by in goal scoring and led the country with 15 power play goals. Finishing Buffalo as a free agent in 2012 and is in his second season with the Sabres second in the WCHA scoring race and topping the conference in goals organization, captaining their AHL affiliate Rochester during the lock- and power play goals, he was selected as a First Team all-star. And the out of 2012. family bloodlines? His dad Danny, granddad Bernie “Boom Boom” and his great grandpa Howie Morenz all played for the . Boom Boom and Howie are both enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame and have nine Stanley Cups between them. A Consumer Science Major, Geoffrion spent time off the ice visiting UW Children’s Hospital, was a mentor to a cancer patient and a Peer Leader lending assistance to UW students. He was a second round draft pick of the and spent time between Nashville and Milwaukee of the AHL; played for both teams again last season before being traded to the Montreal Canadiens having spent time in the NHL and with Hamilton in the AHL. Geoffrion suffered a head injury 10 games into the 2012-13 season with Hamilton and has retired from hockey. He is presently scouting for the . Continued on page 46

The grandnephews of Hobey Baker, Christo and Nickolas Morse attended the Announcement Ceremony during the Frozen Four in Philadelphia.

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HighTower Naples 2011 — Sports Management RedHawks A wealth management practice Andy Miele (pronounced mee-lee), outpaced built for professional athletes, everyone in college hockey piling up 71 points in by professionBM athletes. just 39 games played, the most points in Division I hockey in eight years. His closest competitor Congratulations to was 11 points behind. Overall, Miele scored 24 Johnny Gaudreau 2014 goals and 47 assists becoming the first Miami RedHawk to win the Hobey. The senior from Hobey Baker Award Winner! Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, won the CCHA conference scoring title posting 16 goals and 40 assists for 56 points in 28 league games, an average of two points per game and the most points in conference play in 19 years. Amazingly, his 40 assists were more than the second place player had total points, a first in league history. His 47 assists in all games led the nation by six assists. Miele earned CCHA Player of the Year honors and a First Team all-star berth. He had multiple point efforts in 22 of the 39 games he played in – an incredible model of consistency. An American Studies major with a Coaching minor, Miele joined the U.S. National Team for the IIHF World Championship in last spring. He signed a pro contract with the Phoenix Coyotes as a free agent and just completed his third season with the Phoenix organization, finishing third in AHL scoring for Portland.

2012 — Jack Connolly Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs As captain of the defending national champi-

ons, Jack Connolly had a fantastic season win- ® ® ® ning the WCHA scoring title, being named a First David Emma, CFP , AIF , CRPC Office: 239-330-3041 Team all-star for the third straight season and [email protected] capped it off as the league’s Player of the Year. A 5150 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 402 three-time All American, Connolly was second in Naples, FL 34103 the nation in points and assists accumulating 20 Toll free: (888) 780-9777 goals and 40 assists for 60 points in 41 games. www.hightoweradvisors/naples NAPLES Connolly never missed a college game, having played in 166 straight. Amazingly, he was held pointless in consecutive games only twice in his illustrious four-year career and punctuated it with a team record 22-game point streak in his Hobey Baker season. Tremendous skill as a playmak- ing center defined Jack’s game as he had an innate ability to see the ice and make smooth, intelligent puck decisions. The hometown hero is active in community endeavors helping with trash clean-up in the Adopt-A-Highway program, visiting Duluth hospitals, volunteering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and working with various cancer fund-raisers. He was a Communications major with a 3.3 GPA. Hockey runs deep in the Connolly family as Jack’s older brother Chris, was the captain and second leading scorer University the same season. Jack signed a pro contract and has played for Farjestad BK of Sweden’s Elite League the past two seasons.

2013 — Drew LeBlanc St. Cloud State University Huskies The Hobey Baker winning year for Drew LeBlanc was truly an amazing one. Following a horrific broken leg injury the prior season prompting a medical redshirt, LeBlanc returned for a fifth season to captain the Huskies. The masterful playmaking center from Hermantown, Minnesota had an outstanding season leading the nation with 37 assists in 42 games while con- tributing 13 goals for 50 total points (seventh in the nation). His creative playmaking skills while on offense were matched by his diligent efforts in his own defensive zone, helping St. Cloud State to a share of their first WCHA regular season title and their first ever appearance in the NCAA Frozen Four championship. LeBlanc’s magical season helped him attain a first in the 52-year history of the WCHA – named both the Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year and the WCHA Player of the Year. He took on an added academic load to complete his Math Education degree by student teaching all season long. He has been active in community outreach programs assisting new students on campus with move-ins, helping out at local hockey clinics and participating in a variety of team functions throughout his career at St. Cloud State. A pro hockey free The Official Printer of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award agent, LeBlanc signed with the Chicago Blackhawks and spent the 2013- 14 season with Rockford of the AHL

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A salute to some of our past award winners: 1. George McPhee (’82), Scott Fusco (’86), Neal Broten (’81), Kip Miller (’90), Mark Fusco (’83), Lane McDonald (’89), Bill Watson (’85); 2. George McPhee (’82) and Neal Broten (’81); 3. Jack Connolly (’12) with Chairman Gary Haugen; 4. Neal Broten (’81), Brian Bonin (’96), Robb Stauber (’88); 5. Ryan Miller (’01); 6. Jordan Leopold (’02); 7. Tom Kurvers (’84); 8. Kevin Porter (’08); 9. Matt Gilroy (’09); 10. Bill Watson (’85); 11. David Emma (’91).

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Name School Pos. Hometown Name School Pos. Hometown 2013 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2008 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Drew LeBlanc St. Cloud State University F Hermantown, Minnesota Kevin Porter University of Michigan F Northville, Michigan Johnny Gaudreau* Boston College F Carneys Point, New Jersey * Boston College F Oxford, Michigan * Quinnipiac University G White Bear Lake, Minnesota Ryan Jones* F Chatham, Ontario Greg Carey St. Lawrence University F Hamilton, Ontario Lee Jubinville Princeton F Edmonton, Alberta Carsen Chubak Niagara University G Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Simon Lambert Rochester Institute of Technology F St. Therese, Quebec Austin Czarnik Miami University F Washington, Michigan Jean-Philippe Lamoureux University of North Dakota G Grand Forks, North Dakota Kyle Flanagan St. Lawrence Academy F Canton, New York St. Cloud State University F Lake Forest, California University of North Dakota F High River, Alberta Michigan State University G Livonia, Michigan Danny Kristo University of North Dakota F Eden Prairie, Minnesota T. J. Oshie University of North Dakota F Warroad, Minnesota Ryan Walters University of Nebraska Omaha F Rosemount, Minnesota Kevin Regan University of New Hampshire G South Boston, Massachusetts

2012 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2007 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Jack Connolly University of Minnesota Duluth F Duluth, Minnesota Ryan Duncan University of North Dakota F Calgary, Alberta Spencer Abbott* University of Maine F Hamilton, Ontario David Brown* G Stoney Creek, Ontario Austin Smith* Colgate University F Dallas, Eric Ehn* Air Force Academy F Dexter, Michigan Brian Dumoulin Boston College D Biddeford, Maine Drew Bagnall St. Lawrence University D Oakbank, Manitoba Troy Grosenick Union College G Brookfield, Wisconsin Boston University G Shorewood, Minnesota University of Michigan G Sterling Heights, Michigan Nathan Davis Miami University F Rocky River, Ohio Tim Kirby Air Force Academy D Austin, Minnesota Bobby Goepfert St. Cloud State University G Kings Park, New York Torey Krug Michigan State University D Livonia, Michigan T. J. Hensick University of Michigan F Howell, Michigan Justin Schultz University of Wisconsin D West Kelowna, B. C. David Jones Dartmouth College F North Vancouver, B. C. Reilly Smith Miami University F Mimico, Ontario University of Nebraska-Omaha F Portage, Michigan

2011 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2006 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Andy Miele Miami University F Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Matt Carle University of Denver D Anchorage, Alaska * Boston College F Greenwich, Connecticut Chris Collins* Boston College F Fairport, New York * University of North Dakota F Edmonton, Alberta Brian Elliott* University of Wisconsin G Newmarket, Ontario Carter Camper Miami University F Rocky River, Ohio Andy Greene Miami University D Trenton, Michigan Jack Connolly University of Minnesota Duluth F Duluth, Minnesota Greg Moore University of Maine F Lisbon, Maine Gustav Nyquist University of Maine F Malmo, Sweden Scott Parse University of Nebraska-Omaha F Portage, Michigan Chase Polacek Rensselear Polytechnic Institute F Edina, Minnesota University of Minnesota F Grand Forks, North Dakota Justin Schultz University of Wisconsin D West Kelowna, B. C. Marty Sertich Colorado College F Roseville, Minnesota Paul Thompson University of New Hampshire F Derry, New Hampshire Brett Sterling Colorado College F Pasadena, California Paul Zanette Niagara University F Nobleton, Ontario T.J. Trevelyan St. Lawrence University F Mississauga, Ontario

2010 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2005 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Blake Geoffrion University of Wisconsin F Brentwood, Tennessee Marty Sertich Colorado College F Roseville, Minnesota Bobby Butler* University of New Hampshire F Marlboro, Massachusetts David McKee* Cornell G Irving, Texas Gustav Nyquist* University of Maine F Malmo, Sweden Brett Sterling* Colorado College F Pasadena, California University of Denver G Cole Harbor, Nova Scotia Reid Cashman Quinnipiac University D Red Wing, Minnesota Mark Olver Northern Michigan University F Burnaby, British Columbia Patrick Eaves Boston College F Faribault, Minnesota Chase Polacek Rensselear Polytechnic Institute F Edina, Minnesota Dov Grumet-Morris Harvard University G Evanston, Illinois Rhett Rakhshani University of Denver F Huntington Beach, California T.J. Hensick University of Michigan F Howell, Michigan Miami University G Celina, Ohio Colin Murphy Michigan Tech University F Fort McMurray, Alberta G Spruce Grove, Alberta Jordan Sigalet Bowling Green State University G Surrey, British Columbia Brendan Smith University of Wisconsin D Mimico, Ontario Tuomas Tarkki Northern Michigan University G Rauma, Finland

2009 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2004 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Matt Gilroy Boston University D North Bellmore, New York Junior Lessard University of Minnesota Duluth F St. Joseph deBeauce, Quebec * G Aldergrove, British Columbia * Brown University G Saint Jerome, Quebec Colin Wilson* Boston University F Winnipeg, Manitoba Zach Parise* University of North Dakota F Faribault, Minnesota Louie Caporusso University of Michigan F Woodbridge, Ontario Keith Ballard University of Minnesota D Baudette, Minnesota Chad Johnson University of Alaska Fairbanks G Calgary, Alberta University of North Dakota F Blaine, Minnesota Zane Kalemba Princeton University G Saddle Brook, New Jersey Derek Edwardson Miami University F Morton Grove, Illinois Jacques Lamoureux Air Force Academy F Grand Forks, North Dakota Thomas Pöck University of Massachusetts-Amherst D Klagenfurt, Austria Jamie McBain University of Wisconsin D Faribault, Minnesota Steve Saviano University of New Hampshire F Reading, Massachusetts David McIntyre Colgate University F Pefferlaw, Ontario Jim Slater Michigan State University F Lapeer, Michigan Viktor Stalberg University of Vermont F Gothenberg, Sweden Tony Voce Boston College F Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * Runner-up 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD 47 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:24 PM Page 48

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Name School Pos. Hometown Name School Pos. Hometown 2003 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1998 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Peter Sejna Colorado College F Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia Chris Drury Boston University F Trumbull, Connecticut * Ferris State University F Regina, Saskatchewan Chad Alban* Michigan State University G Kalamazoo, Michigan Dave LeNeveu* Cornell University G Fernie, British Columbia Dan Boyle Miami University D Ottawa, Ontario Ben Eaves Boston College F Faribault, Minnesota Ray Giroux Yale University D North Bay, Ontario Chris Higgins Yale University F Smithtown, New York Eric Healey Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute F Hull, Massachusetts John-Michael Liles Michigan State University D Zionsville, Indiana Jason Krog University of New Hampshire F Fernie, British Columbia Zach Parise University of North Dakota F Faribault, Minnesota Mark Mowers University of New Hampshire F Whitesboro, New York Tom Preissing Colorado College D Rosemount, Minnesota Bill Muckalt University of Michigan F Williams Lake, British Columbia Joe Tallari Niagara University F Thunder Bay, Ontario University of North Dakota D Kerrobert, Saskatchewan R.J. Umberger F Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Mike York Michigan State University F Waterford, Michigan

2002 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1997 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Jordan Leopold University of Minnesota D Golden Valley, Minnesota Brendan Morrison University of Michigan F Pitt Meadows, B.C. * St. Cloud State University F Fort St. John, British Columbia Chris Drury* Boston University F Trumbull, Connecticut Darren Haydar* University of New Hampshire F Milton, Ontario Jason Blake University of North Dakota F Moorhead, Minnesota Ryan Carter Iona College F Ft. Nelson, British Columbia University of Minnesota D Bloomington, Minnesota Marc Cavosie Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute F Cohoes, New York Mike Harder Colgate University F St. Adolphe, Manitoba Rob Collins Ferris State University F Kitchener, Ontario University of Michigan F Barrie, Ontario Wade Dubielewicz University of Denver G Invermere, British Columbia Randy Robitaille Miami University F Nepean, Ontario Jim Fahey Northeastern University D Milton, Massachusetts Martin St. Louis University of Vermont F Laval, Quebec Ryan Miller Michigan State University G East Lansing, Michigan Colorado College F Eagle River, Alaska Doug Murray Cornell University D Dromma, Sweden Todd White F Kanata, Ontario

2001 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1996 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ryan Miller Michigan State University G East Lansing, Michigan Brian Bonin University of Minnesota F White Bear Lake, Minn. * Boston College F Rochester, New York Jay Pandolfo* Boston University F Burlington, Massachusetts * University of North Dakota F Grand Forks, North Dakota Keith Aldridge Lake Superior State University D Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Erik Anderson St. Lawrence University F Plymouth, Michigan Mike Crowley University of Minnesota D Bloomington, Minnesota University of New Hampshire G Anchorage, Alaska Chris Drury Boston University F Trumbull, Connecticut Jeff Hamilton Yale University F Englewood, Ohio Peter Geronazzo Colorado College F Trail, British Columbia University of Wisconsin F Calgary, Alberta Brendan Morrison University of Michigan F Pitt Meadows, British Columbia Andy Hilbert University of Michigan F Howell, Michigan Burke Murphy Saint Lawrence University F Gloucester, Ontario Kent Huskins Clarkson University D Almonte, Ontario Eric Perrin University of Vermont F Laval, Quebec Jordan Leopold University of Minnesota D Golden Valley, Minnesota Martin St. Louis University of Vermont F Laval, Quebec

2000 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1995 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Mike Mottau Boston College D Quincy, Massachusetts Brian Holzinger Bowling Green State University F Parma, Ohio Steve Reinprecht* University of Wisconsin F Edmonton, Alberta Chris Imes* University of Maine D Birchdale, Minnesota Mike Comrie University of Michigan F Edmonton, Alberta Brian Bonin University of Minnesota F White Bear Lake, Minnesota Ty Conklin University of New Hampshire G Anchorage, Alaska Greg Bullock Univ. of Massachusetts-Lowell F Cambridge, Ontario Jeff Farkas Boston College F Williamsville, New York Anson Carter Michigan State University F Scarborough, Ontario Brian Gionta Boston College F Rochester, New York Mike Grier Boston University F Holliston, Massachusetts Shawn Horcoff Michigan State University F Castlegar, British Columbia Jay McNeill Colorado College F Cranbrook, British Columbia Joel Laing Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute G Maryfield, Saskatchewan Brendan Morrison University of Michigan F Pitt Meadows, British Columbia Andy McDonald Colgate University F Strathroy, Ontario Brian Mueller Clarkson University D Liverpool, New York Jeff Panzer University of North Dakota F Grand Forks, North Dakota Martin St. Louis University of Vermont F Laval, Quebec

1999 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1994 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Jason Krog University of New Hampshire F Fernie, British Columbia Chris Marinucci Univ. of Minnesota Duluth F Grand Rapids, Minnesota Mike York* Michigan State University F Waterford, Michigan Craig Conroy* Clarkson University F Potsdam, New York Jason Blake University of North Dakota F Moorhead, Minnesota Dean Fedorchuk Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks F Winnipeg, Manitoba Hugo Boisvert Ohio State University F St. Eustache, Quebec Neil Little Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute G Medicine Hat, Alberta Brian Gionta Boston College F Rochester, New York Sean McCann Harvard University D North York, Ontario Jeff Hamilton Yale University F Englewood, Ohio David Oliver University of Michigan F Courtenay, British Columbia Eric Heffler St. Lawrence University G Williamsville, New York Jamie Ram Michigan Technological Univ. G Scarborough, Ontario Steve Kariya University of Maine F North Vancouver, B.C. Dwayne Roloson Univ. of Massachusetts-Lowell G Simcoe, Ontario Michel Larocque Boston University G Dieppe, New Brunswick Steve Shields University of Michigan G North Bay, Ontario Brian Swanson Colorado College F Eagle River, Alaska Brian Wiseman University of Michigan F Chatham, Ontario * Runner-up 48 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:24 PM Page 49

Name School Pos. Hometown Name School Pos. Hometown 1993 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1988 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Paul Kariya University of Maine F North Vancouver, B.C. Robb Stauber University of Minnesota G Duluth, Minnesota Greg Johnson* University of North Dakota F Thunder Bay, Ontario Mark Vermette* Lake Superior State University F Cochenour, Ontario Harvard University F Trumbull, Connecticut Phil Berger Northern Michigan University F Dearborn, Michigan Mark Kaufmann Yale University F West Vancouver, B.C. Rejean Boivin Colgate University F Ste-Foy, Quebec Jim Montgomery University of Maine F Montreal, Quebec David Capuano University of Maine F Cranston, Rhode Island Derek Plante Univ. of Minnesota Duluth F Cloquet, Minnesota Bowling Green State Univ. F Waterford, Ontario Lake Superior State University F Ann Arbor, Michigan Mike Golden University of Maine F Reading, Massachusetts David Sacco Boston University F Medford, Massachusetts Steve Johnson University of North Dakota F Grand Forks, North Dakota Brian Savage Miami University F Sudbury, Ontario Pete Lappin Saint Lawrence University F St. Charles, Illinois Bryan Smolinski Michigan State University F Genoa, Ohio Paul Ranheim University of Wisconsin F Edina, Minnesota

1992 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1987 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Scott Pellerin University of Maine F Shediac, New Brunswick Tony Hrkac University of North Dakota F Thunder Bay, Ontario Daniel Laperriere* Saint Lawrence University D Laval, Quebec Wayne Gagne* Western Michigan University D Toronto, Ontario Scott Beattie Northern Michigan University F Kimberly, British Columbia Boston University F Puslinch, Ontario Duane Derksen University of Wisconsin G Morden, Manitoba Gary Emmons Northern Michigan University F Winnipeg, Manitoba Denny Felsner University of Michigan F Mount Clemens, Michigan University of Wisconsin F Downers Grove, Illinois D Cranston, Rhode Island Craig Janney Boston College F Enfield, Connecticut Greg Johnson University of North Dakota F Thunder Bay, Ontario Boston College D Cheshire, Connecticut Darrin Madeley Lake Superior State University G Holland Landing, Ontario Lane MacDonald Harvard University F Mequon, Wisconsin Larry Olimb University of Minnesota F Warroad, Minnesota Cornell University F Whitby, Ontario Jean-Yves Roy University of Maine F Rosemere, Ontario Tom Sasso F Everett, Massachusetts

1991 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1986 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ David Emma Boston College F Cranston, Rhode Island Scott Fusco Harvard University F Burlington, Massachusetts Brad Werenka* Northern Michigan University D Two Hills, Alberta Dan Dorion* Western Michigan University F Astoria, New York Scott Beattie Northern Michigan University F Kimberly, British Columbia Mike Donnelly Michigan State University F Livonia, Michigan Peter Ciavaglia Harvard University F Snyder, New York Gary Emmons Northern Michigan University F Winnipeg, Manitoba Jim Dowd Lake Superior State University F Bricktown, New Jersey Dallas Gaume University of Denver F Innisfall, Alberta Denny Felsner University of Michigan F Mount Clemens, Michigan Boston College F East Bridgewater, Mass. Greg Johnson University of North Dakota F Thunder Bay, Ontario Univ. of Minnesota Duluth F West Vancouver, B.C. Joe Juneau Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute F Pont Rouge, Quebec Norm Maciver Univ. of Minnesota Duluth D Thunder Bay, Ontario Shawn McEachern Boston University F Waltham, Massachusetts Scott Sandelin University of North Dakota D Hibbing, Minnesota Jean-Yves Roy University of Maine F Rosemere, Ontario Providence College G Warwick, Rhode Island

1990 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1985 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kip Miller Michigan State University F Lansing, Michigan Bill Watson University of Minnesota Duluth F Powerview, Manitoba * Boston College D Southboro, Massachusetts Scott Fusco* Harvard University F Burlington, Massachusetts Rick Bennett Providence College F Springfield, Massachusetts Providence College F East Providence, Rhode Island Rob Blake Bowling Green State University D Simcoe, Ontario Dave Fretz Clarkson University D Toronto, Ontario Nelson Emerson Bowling Green State University F Waterford, Ontario Hubie McDonough Saint Anselm College F Manchester, New Hampshire David Emma Boston College F Cranston, Rhode Island University of Minnesota F Hibbing, Minnesota Dave Gagnon Colgate University G Essex, Ontario Kelly Miller Michigan State University F Lansing, Michigan Joe Juneau Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute F Pont Rouge, Quebec Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute F Schomberg, Ontario Russ Parent University of North Dakota D Winnipeg, Manitoba Craig Simpson Michigan State University F London, Ontario Dave Shields University of Denver F Calgary, Alberta Ray Staszak University of Illinois-Chicago F Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1989 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1984 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lane MacDonald Harvard University F Mequon, Wisconsin Tom Kurvers University of Minnesota Duluth D Bloomington, Minnesota Robb Stauber* University of Minnesota G Duluth, Minnesota Cleon Daskalakis* Boston University G Canton, Massachusetts Allen Bourbeau Harvard University F Teaticket, Massachusetts Jon Casey University of North Dakota G Grand Rapids, Minnesota Greg Brown Boston College D Southboro, Massachusetts Paul Donato Babson College F Arlington, Massachusetts David Capuano University of Maine F Cranston, Rhode Island Dan Dorion Western Michigan University F Astoria, New York Nelson Emerson Bowling Green State University F Waterford, Ontario Gates Orlando Providence College F LaSalle, Quebec Bruce Hoffort Lake Superior State University G North Battleford, Saskatchewan Joel Otto F Elk River, Minnesota Kip Miller Michigan State University F Lansing, Michigan Ohio State University F Exeter, Ontario Bobby Reynolds Michigan State University F Fenton, Michigan Jean Roy Bowdoin College D Lewiston, Maine Boston College F N. Weymouth, Massachusetts Steve Smith Colgate University F Peterborough, Ontario * Runner-up 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD 49 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:24 PM Page 50

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Name School Pos. Hometown Name School Pos. Hometown 1983 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1981 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Mark Fusco Harvard University D Burlington, Massachusetts Neal Broten University of Minnesota F Roseau, Minnesota Randy Velischek* Providence College D Montreal, Quebec Steve Ulseth* University of Minnesota F Roseville, Minnesota Scott Bjugstad University of Minnesota F New Brighton, Minnesota Sandy Beadle Northeastern University F Regina, Saskatchewan Bob Brooke Yale University F West Acton, Massachusetts Steve Bozek Northern Michigan University F Castlegar, British Columbia Mike Carr University of Massachusetts-Lowell F Burlington, Ontario Steve Carroll Mankato State University G Edina, Minnesota Bryan Erickson University of Minnesota F Roseau, Minnesota Mark Hentges College of Saint Thomas F New Hope, Minnesota Brian Hills Bowling Green State Univ. F Windsor, Ontario Tom Lawler F Andover, Massachusetts Kurt Kleinendorst Providence College F Grand Rapids, Minnesota Bill Provencher Bowdoin College G Lewiston, Maine James Patrick University of North Dakota D Winnipeg, Manitoba Ed Small Clarkson College D Ottawa, Ontario Ron Scott Michigan State University G Guelph, Ontario Rick Strack SUNY-Plattsburgh G Lake Placid, New York

1982 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ * Runner-up George McPhee Bowling Green State University F Guelph, Ontario Ron Scott* Michigan State University G Guelph, Ontario Ed Beers University of Denver F Merritt, British Columbia Steve Cruickshank Clarkson University F Mississauga, Ontario Bryan Erickson University of Minnesota F Roseau, Minnesota Brian Hills Bowling Green State University F Windsor, Ontario Paul Lohnes University of Massachusetts-Lowell D Woburn, Massachusetts Kirk McCaskill University of Vermont F Phoenix, Arizona John Newberry University of Wisconsin F Victoria, British Columbia Dave Poulin University of Notre Dame F Mississauga, Ontario In Loving Memory of C. David Jones Character • Commitment • Teamwork • Persistence 1998 Committee Chairman

Selflessness • Academic Excellence • Sportsmanship Dave Jones was an early and active member of the “The team before me.” Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee and These are the values that the the Hobey Baker Hobey Baker Foundation Memorial Award promotes and recognizes Foundation. He was Chairman of the with the Hobey Baker High Committee in 1998 when School Character Award. Started Chris Drury of Boston in 2003 and supported by high College was the Hobey winner. He was active in school coaches, this award is bringing a number of new members to the presented to the player on each High School team Committee. He spent many years on the Board of that most exemplifies the values and traits of Hobey Directors of the Foundation, including service as Baker himself. its Secretary. His dedication to the Hobey Baker Award was clearly shown as he continued to attend Committee and Foundation meetings even though his health was failing. Dave was Vice President of Marketing for the Minnesota North Stars. Dave Hobey Baker High School Character Award was also a very strong supporter of women's BY THE NUMBERS: collegiate hockey, as two of his daughters were pioneers in that sport. His smile, spirit, incite, and In 2013-14, 950 awards of recognition have dedication to Hobey Baker will be greatly missed. been presented to boy and girl hockey players in 20 participating states. We will miss you, Dave.

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Drew was joined by his parents, Paula and Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton honored Guy LeBlanc of Hermantown, Minnesota. LeBlanc for his accomplishments.

2012 Award Winner Jack Connolly spoke Drew LeBlanc accepted the Hobey Baker Memorial Comments were made by LeBlanc’s coach, on behalf of past winners. Award trophy at the 2013 Awards Banquet. of St. Cloud State University.

Award winners from left to right: Bill Watson (’85), Robb Stauber (’88), Guests enjoyed a delicious meal followed by the Award presentation at Drew LeBlanc (’13), and Jack Connolly (’12). the 2013 Award Banquet.

Master of Ceremonies Tom Hauser interviewed This exquisite ice sculpture adorned Former coach at Wisconsin and Colorado College LeBlanc after he was presented with the trophy. the hors d’oeuvre table prior to the Jeff Sauer was honored as the 2013 Legend of formal banquet. College Hockey by Chairman Hans Skulstad.

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