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64477 Cover.qxd:Layout 1 5/19/14 4:12 PM Page 1 64477 Cover.qxd:Layout 1 5/19/14 4:12 PM Page 2 THE MINNESOTA WILD CONGRATULATES THE 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER Johnny Gaudreau BOSTON COLLEGE The Minnesota Wild Organization is a proud partner of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:22 PM Page 1 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 . .Matt Gilroy 2009 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Recipient from Boston University LEGEND OF COLLEGE HOCKEY . .Jack Parker Former Head Hockey Coach, Boston University VIDEO OF 2014 PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCEMENT PRESENTATION OF THE COMMEMORATIVE RING . .McKenzie Kelly Assoc. Marketing Manager, Jostens PAST WINNER COMMENTS AND COACH INTRODUCTION . .David Emma 1991 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Recipient from Boston College COMMENTS BY WINNER’S COACH . .Jerry York Head Coach, Boston College PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD . .Dan Hoene 2014 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee Chair ACCEPTANCE . .Johnny Gaudreau 2014 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Recipient from Boston College CLOSING REMARKS . .Tom Hauser OVERTIME . .John’s Bar 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD 1 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:22 PM Page 2 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 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD PROGRAM PUBLISHED BY PRINTED BY Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee Carlson Print Group Eden Prairie, Minnesota LAYOUT & DESIGN, BANQUET PHOTOGRAPHER David Swanson ANNOUNCEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Len Redkoles Professional Team Photographer Mark Majewski, NHL/Philadelphia Flyers Boston College Athletic Communications Brian Kelley, ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY Boston University OF JOHNNY GAUDREAU Boston College Wally Shaver JACK PARKER PHOTOS www.hobeybakeraward.com Boston University 2 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:23 PM Page 3 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:23 PM Page 4 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, New Jersey 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 sports 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 next 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 4 2014 HOBEY BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:23 PM Page 5 We know a good investment when we see one. That’s why we’re a proud sponsor of Hobey Baker Memorial Award. The Columns Resource Group is pleased to support the important work of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. A strong partnership in making our community a better place to live and work. 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Mark J Heurung, Registered Representative(s) and Investment Adviser Representative(s) of NMIS. 64477 Program.qxd:250536 Hobey Baker 5/22/14 3:23 PM Page 6 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 captain 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 Boston Celtics 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 sport 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 Beanpot 1973, Parker led BU to a 19-6 finish that season and a win crowns.