Aces sign Hobey Baker Award finalist Sep 4, 2008
The 24-year-old was a 2008 Hobey Baker Award finalist -- given to college hockey's most outstanding player -- as he led North Dakota to the Frozen Four and lost one of his last 20 regular-season starts. The native of Grand Forks, N.D. finished his college career second all-time in North Dakota history with an impressive 2. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mike Guentzel Joins Colorado College Hockey Staff Sep 4, 2008
Guentzel coached the Gophers' defensemen for the last nine years under head coach Don Lucia, helping to produce five All-Americans including 2002 Hobey Baker Award winner Jordan Leopold. He earlier was associate head coach there under Doug Woog. (Wcha.com)
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2008 Unveiled Aug 13, 2008
The nine-time NHL All-Star starred two seasons (1984-86) at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he scored 52 goals and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award his sophomore season ... Leetch played one season (1986-87) of college hockey at Boston College and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. (Wcha.com)
The Fives: From presidents to the infamous, Little Leaguers make their mark on the world Aug 11, 2008
Long before he became one of the best clutch players in the NNHL, before he won a Stanley Cup championship or a Hobey Baker Award for being the best player in collegiate hockey. The president may not have been good enough to lead his team to the Little League World Series, but he became one of the most important figures ever to appear at the event. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
HOCKEY: Oshie ready to make splash in NHL Jul 23, 2008
With the likes of Jonathan Toews - a first-round draft choice of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2006 - and Ryan Duncan, who won the Hobey Baker award in 2007, Oshie treated UND fans to countless highlights ... His junior year he was a first-team All-American and Hobey Baker nominee. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Canucks sign center Krog Jul 15, 2008
The 1999 Hobey Baker Award winner as the NCAA's best player also played with Anaheim and the. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Tim Army Signs Multi-Year Extension Jul 13, 2008
" As the Friars continue to acclimate themselves to Army's fast-paced, aggressive style of hockey, eight members of the team in 2007-08 recorded career highs in scoring, led by (27 points), who recorded the most points by a Friar defenseman since All-American had 29 points during the 2003-04 season. Prior to his arrival at Providence, Army spent three seasons with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. While with the Pirates, he posted a 99-89-32-20 mark in 240 games behind the... (Friars.com)
Sharks trade Carle to Lightning Jul 6, 2008
-- San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Carle of Anchorage was traded Friday to the Tampa Bay Lightning as part of a multi-player deal, ending a frustrating West Coast stint for the former winner of the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's best player. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Busy Sharks deal away Carle, Rivet Jul 5, 2008
He won the Hobey Baker Award at Denver University as the NCAA's top hockey player, but hasn't yet starred in the NHL.. Besides getting Rivet from San Jose, the Sabres traded former Sharks right wing Steve Bernier to the Canucks for a third-round pick in the 2009 draft and a second-round selection in 2010. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Boyle Waives No-trade Clause, Headed To San Jose Jul 5, 2008
Carle was a standout at Denver University and won the Hobey Baker Award as the top U.S. collegiate player in 2006. Drafted 47th overall by San Jose in 2003, he has posted 16 goals and 47 assists in 151 NHL games. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bolts trade D Boyle to Sharks for Carle, picks Jul 5, 2008
He won the Hobey Baker Award at Denver University as the NCAA's top hockey player, but hasn't yet starred in the NHL.. The deal's most painful component for the Sharks is the loss of Wishart, a first-round draft pick two years ago. (ESPN -- NHL)
Michigan State Announces Major Athletic Award Winners Jun 22, 2008
He earned All-America and Academic All-America honors, and was named a finalist for the Hobey Baker and Sullivan Awards ... In 2007-08, he put together one of the most decorated campaigns in school history; the netminder was a Hobey Baker finalist, a Second-Team All-America selection, the CCHA First-Team goaltender, and the CCHA Scholar-Athlete of the Year. (Msuspartans.com)
Coyotes still young Jun 19, 2008
" Young players on the Coyotes are fortunate in the fact that the veterans, led by captain Shane Doan, readily accept them and do their best to guide them through the rocky spots. Now, Winnik and other young players are part of that group - even though they are about the same age, or younger, than are some of the newcomers. Three key additions to the Coyotes are Kevin Porter, this season's winner of the Hobey Baker Award as the top college player, his Michigan teammate Chad Kolarik; and Brett... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Former Rapid City star set to take next step Jun 19, 2008
The Crunch will be coached by Chris Marinucci, a 1994 Hobey Baker Award winner at Minnesota-Duluth who also reached the NHL for a short time. The squad will play 40 to 50 games, with many of them coming against teams from Canada, where women s junior programs are more prevalent. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Finley to return for UND hockey Jun 12, 2008
Duncan two seasons ago won the Hobey Baker award as the best player in college hockey. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Krog named AHL playoff MVP Jun 11, 2008
Krog, 32, won the Hobey Baker Award at New Hampshire in 1999 and appeared in the Calder Cup finals with Bridgeport in 2002 and the Stanley Cup finals with the Anaheim Ducks in 2003. Yet he still hasn t found a permanent NHL home. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Lerg Earns Academic All-America Honors Jun 11, 2008
In 2007-08 alone, he was a Hobey Baker finalist, a second-team American Hockey Coaches Association/RBK All-American, a first-team All-CCHA selection, and Player of the Year finalist. Most recently, he was named the Michgian College Athlete of the Year and was one of five finalists for the AAU's Sullivan Award, honoring the top amateur athlete in the United States. (Msuspartans.com)
Jordan Pearce And Adrienne Nott Selected To ESPN The Magazine's/CoSIDA District Five First Team All-Academic At-Large Squad May 25, 2008
A Hobey Baker Award candidate in `06-'07 and `07-'08, Van Guilder was a finalist for the Lowes Senior CLASS Award. He scored the winning goal in the NCAA West Regional versus Michigan State that sent the Irish to the Frozen Four, picking up all-tournament team and most valuable player honors for the NCAA West Regionals. (Und.com)
Five Earn Academic All-District honors from CoSIDA/ESPN Magazine May 23, 2008
Lerg's list of accomplishments this season was lengthy - he was a Hobey Baker finalist, a second-team AHCA All-American, a first-team All-CCHA selection, and Player of the Year finalist. Most recently, he was named the Michgian College Athlete of the Year and was one of five finalists for the AAU's Sullivan Award, honoring the top amateur athlete in the United States. (Msuspartans.com)
UND HOCKEY: Duncan will stay May 17, 2008
LOADING May 17, 2008 - 04:06:00 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - Ryan Duncan, the winner of the 2007 Hobey Baker award, has told the University of North Dakota he will return for his senior season rather than sign a free agent pro contract. The 5-foot-6, 159-pound forward from Calgary needs just 20 points to move into the top 20 in all-time scoring at UND. He currently ranks 38th with 133 points. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Oshie gets welcomed into the NHL May 15, 2008
high school standout and Hobey Baker candidate at UND had rejected an offer last summer from St. Louis, the team that drafted him in the first round and 24th overall in 2005 ... "Oshie is the first player to leave UND early this offseason. Losing underclassmen is something to which the Fighting Sioux program has become accustomed. In each of the last eight summers, the Sioux have lost at least one player early to the pros.Toews and defenseman Brian Lee - classmates of Oshie at UND - turned pro... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
T.J. Oshie is Latest WCHA Player to Leave Early May 14, 2008
This past season Oshie was an American Hockey Coaches Association first team West All-American and first team All-Western Collegiate Hockey Association forward, and he was also a Top 10 Hobey Baker Memorial Award finalist. Oshie is one of just 15 players in school history to be named a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, awarded annually to college hockey's best player. (Wcha.com)
Brian Renfrew Promoted to Associate Head Hockey Coach May 10, 2008
Under Renfrew's tutelage, has emerged as one of college hockey's top netminders and was a Hobey Baker finalist. Lerg has posted some of the best numbers not only in school history (he ranks among the all-time top 10 in 10 different career and season categories) but also in NCAA Tournament history, ranking sixth in career victories. (Msuspartans.com)
Spartan Hockey Promotes from Within May 10, 2008
Renfrew has been a major component in the development of Spartan goalie and Hobey Baker Award nominee , who ranks sixth in NCAA tournament history in career victories. In addition to mentoring goalies, Renfrew is involved with recruiting, coaching defenseman and other day-to-day duties, such as game-day strategy and video analysis. (SpartansInsider.com)
Sabres Ink Gerbe May 8, 2008
The Hobey Baker Award finalist, who is a diminutive 5-foot-5 and 165 pounds, led the Eagles to the NCAA title last season. A 2005 draft pick of the Sabres, Gerbe tallied five goals and three assists in the Frozen Four, earning Most Outstanding Player honors as BC won the championship with a 4-1 win over Notre Dame, in which he scored twice. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Gerbe To Forego Senior Season To Pursue Pro Career May 8, 2008
Gerbe earned All-America first-team honors and was a runner-up for the Hobey Baker Award. The Oxford, Mich. (Bceagles.com)
INCH: Top 10 teams for 2009 May 7, 2008
The defensive corps is a steady, if unspectacular, group led by Patrick Mullen; it'll be bolstered by a couple recruits with familiar names -- David Carle, brother of 2006 Hobey Baker Award winner Matt Carle, and John Lee, whose brother, Brian, was a standout at North Dakota ... It starts with a couple of very good players in Jubinville (12-27--29), a Hobey Baker finalist and ECAC Hockey and Ivy League player of the year, and goalie Kalemba (2. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Most Valuable Athlete May 6, 2008
Kevin regan Men's Hockey Senior GoalieRegan was named a Hobey Baker finalist, a first team All American, Hockey East Player of the Year (unanimous selection), and selected to the All-Hockey East First Team. He posted a 2. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Women's Ice Hockey Welcomes Ten for 2008-2009 Season May 2, 2008
The Pioneers will welcome the addition of 5'6" defenseman Jennifer Burroughs (Raleigh, NC). Burroughs was a member of the Midget AA Boys team and was their top scoring defenseman. Burroughs has also competed on the national level for USA Hockey and has attended the National Development Camp. Jamie Mey (Middletown, RI) will bring speed and quickness to the Pioneer defense. She played her high school hockey for St Georges School in Newport, Rhode Island. Mey is a three sport athlete including... (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Avs knew risks going in with Forsberg May 2, 2008
At this time a year ago, he was finishing his junior season at Dartmouth, where he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. "I've been getting the puck in good spots at full speed," said Jones, who has registered 14 shots on goal. (Rocky Mountain News)
2007-08 Season Another Successful One for Men's WCHA and 10 Member Teams May 2, 2008
Three players from the WCHA were named among the Top 10 finalists for the annual Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Home to a record 13 Hobey winners overall, the WCHA was represented by North Dakota senior goaltender Jean-Philippe Lamoureux, St. Cloud State sophomore forward Ryan Lasch, and North Dakota junior forward T.J. Oshie. (Wcha.com)
Bemidji State Women's Hockey Announces Four New Additions to 2008-09 Class Apr 19, 2008
Brittany DeBoer (D, 5'11", Spring Lake Park, Minn./Spring Lake Park HS) Played in the North Suburban Conference at Spring Lake Park High School...Had a winning record (39-38-3) over last three years...All-Conference member...Earned her team's own Hobey Baker Award...All-Conference Honorable Mention in softball...Lettered all four years in hockey...Lettered three years in both softball and tennis...Member of the National Honor Society and the honor roll...Earned an academic letter and was a... (Wcha.com)
Eagles Capture NCAA Championship Apr 18, 2008
Twenty-four hours after missing out on the Hobey Baker award, the nation's leading scorer led Boston College to the NCAA hockey championship that had eluded the talent-laden Eagles the last two seasons. Gerbe scored twice and added two assists in B.C.'s 4-1 win over Notre Dame at the sold-out Pepsi Center as the Eagles finally hoisted the trophy after losing in the title game to Wisconsin in 2006 and Michigan State last year. (Bceagles.com)
Eight Spartans Honored At Annual Hockey Banquet Apr 16, 2008
Putting together one of the most decorated campaigns in school history, the netminder was a Hobey Baker finalist, a Second-Team All-America selection, the CCHA First-Team goaltender, and the CCHA Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In addition, he was a finalist for the prestigious James E. Sullivan Award as the nation's top amateur athlete, as well as a finalist for CCHA Player of the Year honors. (Msuspartans.com)
Michigan Newsstand - April 15 Apr 16, 2008
Detroit News Wire Services The Coyotes signed Michigan's Kevin Porter , winner of the Hobey Baker Award as the nation's top college hockey player, on Monday. Antoine Pitts The Ann Arbor News Questions about nearly every facet of the University of Michigan hockey team dominated the discussion prior to the 2007-08 season. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Men's Hockey: Four Wildcats named All-Americans Apr 15, 2008
He was named a Hobey Baker finalist, Hockey East Player of the Year, New England's Most Valuable Player, Walter Brown Award winner (given annually to the top American born college hockey player in New England) and selected to the All-Hockey East First Team. He posted a 2. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Hockey Today Apr 15, 2008
Phoenix signed forward Kevin Porter, winner of the Hobey Baker Award as the nation's top college hockey player, on Monday. Porter, 22, completed his senior season at Michigan and was second in NCAA Division I scoring with 33 goals and 33 assists in 43 games. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Gerbe finally gets trophy he wanted Apr 13, 2008
That's when the sign went up in the sold-out Pepsi Center, a young woman held up a placard proclaiming: "Gerbe for Hobey Baker! We demand a recount!". Gerbe, one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award that went to Michigan's Kevin Porter Friday night, said he never had his eyes on that prize ... "Jeff Jackson, coach of the Irish, was as dazzled as the spectators."As much respect as I have for Kevin Porter," Jackson said, "if they named the Hobey Baker after this weekend, they may have... (Boston Globe)
Boston College Wins NCAA Hockey Title Apr 13, 2008
Twenty-four hours after missing out on the Hobey Baker award, the nation's leading scorer led Boston College to the NCAA hockey championship that had eluded the talent-laden Eagles the last two seasons. . (Herald Sun)
Championship Timeline Apr 13, 2008
Hockey's Nathan Gerbe Named Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick Finalist April 2, 2008 Boston College junior forward Nathan Gerbe has been named one of three Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick finalists, according to an announcement made by the committee on Wednesday evening. APRIL 2008. (Bceagles.com)
Chicago Blackhawks Sign Forward Nathan Davis Apr 13, 2008
In his Junior season (2006-07), Davis was one of the 10 finalists for the prestigious Hobey Baker Memorial Award which is awarded to the Top Collegiate Hockey Player each season. He was also named to the RBK/American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) West All-America Second Team and All-Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) Second Team honors. (Muredhawks.com)
George DohrmannVIEWPOINT Apr 13, 2008
Earlier, children and parents lined up to touch the Hobey Baker Award, which sat on a table off the lobby of the Grand Hyatt. There are kids everywhere, most sporting the sweater of his or her favorite school. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Albright: BC's season lives on with national championship Apr 13, 2008
"As much respect as I have for [Michigan's] Kevin Porter, if they named the Hobey Baker after this weekend, they may have changed their mind," Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson said. "[Gerbe] was a tremendous player on the weekend and on the biggest stage. He's dynamic, and God bless the small guy because he plays fearless.". (ESPN -- College Sports)
Albright: Jackson, York vying for third titles Apr 13, 2008
In order to do that, Notre Dame (27-15-4) also will have to find a way to slow down a high-powered BC (24-11-8) attack -- one that scored six goals against North Dakota on Thursday, led by Hobey Baker finalist Nathan Gerbe's hat trick. "He's a tremendous player," Jackson said of the BC junior, who has 33 goals. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Ehn Named Top Performer at Skills Competition Apr 13, 2008
The most decorated hockey player in school history, Ehn was a Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalist last season and concluded his career with 146 points in 133 career games. Ehn missed 14 games from Jan. 19-March 17 with a leg injury this season. (Airforcesports.com)
Gerbe-led Eagles beat Irish to title Apr 13, 2008
By John Connolly Sunday, April 13, 2008 - Updated 2h ago Text size. DENVER - The names came filtering down. (Boston Herald)
BC Beats Notre Dame 4-1 in WCHA-less NCAA Final Apr 13, 2008
Gerbe, a 5-foot-5 sparkplug who had scored three goals and one assist when the Eagles routed North Dakota 6-1 in the semifinal, wound up with five goals and three assists - eight points out of 10 scored by BC - to win the tournament's most outstanding player award, easily making up for not being named Hobey Baker Award winner on Friday. That award went to the high-scoring Kevin Porter of Michigan, who led the nation in scoring with 33-29--62. (Wcha.com)
BC Tops Notre Dame To Win NCAA Title Apr 13, 2008
Gerbe was on the ice a day after finishing second to Michigan's Kevin Porter for the Hobey Baker Award. He had a hat trick in the semifinals against North Dakota before contributing to each BC goal in the title game. (Click2Houston, TX)
Porter beats out BC's Gerbe for Hobey Baker Award Apr 12, 2008
Porter, not Gerbe, wins Hobey Baker. University of Michigan forward Kevin Porter was awarded the Hobey Baker trophy last night, given to the best college hockey player ... DENVER - Boston College junior forward Nathan Gerbe had a hat trick and an assist in Thursday night's 6-1 victory over North Dakota in the national semifinals and was a finalist in the Hobey Baker Award balloting, but Michigan senior forward Kevin Porter, who was the CCHA Player of the Year, took home the award yesterday for... (Boston Globe)
Vukovic to compete in NCAA Skills Challenge Friday evening. Apr 12, 2008
The Frozen Four Skills Challenge begins at 9 eastern, and will be preceded by the Hobey Baker Memorial Award at 7:30 PM, and the Hockey Humanitarian Award at 8:05 PM. The Frozen Four Skills Challenge and the Hobey Baker Award ceremony will both be shown live on ESPNU.. . (Msuspartans.com)
Jeff Lerg Earns All-American Honors Apr 12, 2008
Lerg was the first team All-CCHA selection by the coaches and was a Hobey Baker finalist this season as well. He backstopped the Spartans to the NCAA Regional Final for the third straight season, and compiled a 2. (Msuspartans.com)
Michigan's Porter named top college hockey player Apr 12, 2008
Porter wins Hobey Baker award as nation's top college hockey player - MSNBC Wire Services - nbcsports ... Porter wins Hobey Baker award as nation's top college hockey player ... DENVER (AP) -Michigan's Kevin Porter won the Hobey Baker Memorial Award on Friday night, a day after his team was eliminated in the semifinals of the Frozen Four. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Carney's OT goal draws Wild even with Avs Apr 12, 2008
Avalanche D Jordan Leopold, a Hobey Baker winner and star at the University of Minnesota, was a healthy scratch for the second straight game. Wild LW Aaron Voros started in place of Mark Parrish, who is out with a head injury. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Right chemistry has Boston College on the brink of a title Apr 12, 2008
" Boston College blitzed North Dakota in the semifinals, bolting to a 4-0 lead after one period en route to a 6-1 victory. Nathan Gerbe, a Hobey Baker finalist and the Eagles' only all-conference player, had three goals and an assist. "This is probably the funnest team I've been a part of, from the coaching staff to the fourth line to our backup goalies," Gerbe says. "It goes back to the trust we have in the locker room. Most of this team lost in the national finals the last two years. (USA Today -- Sports)
Veteran comes through in overtime to lift Wild Apr 12, 2008
Avalanche D , a Hobey Baker winner and star at the University of Minnesota, was a healthy scratch for the second straight game. Wild LW Aaron Voros started in place of , who is out with a head injury. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nathan Gerbe Earns AHCA All-America First-Team Honors Apr 12, 2008
Gerbe, who is one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker award as college hockey's top player, leads Boston College - and the nation - in scoring with 64 points - 33 goals and 31 assists - in 42 games. The Oxford, Mich. (Bceagles.com)
Men's Hockey Friday Press Conference Quotes Apr 12, 2008
Q: Is Hobey Baker on your mind at all ... If the Hobey Baker does come, that would be great. (Bceagles.com)
Miami's Ryan Jones and Alec Martinez Named as All-Americans Apr 12, 2008
The sad news was that Jones's aspirations for the Hobey Baker Award were dashed when Michigan's Kevin Porter was presented that prestigious prize over Jones and Boston College's Nathan Gerbe ... "Kevin Porter of Michigan had a tremendous year and is well deserving of the 2008 Hobey Baker award," said Blasi. (Muredhawks.com)
Michigan's Porter wins Hobey Baker Apr 12, 2008
ESPN - Porter wins Hobey Baker, would rather be in title game - College Sports ... Porter wins Hobey Baker, would rather be in title game - College Sports ... Porter wins Hobey Baker, would rather be in title game. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Williams' William Bruce Named 2008 Hockey Humanitarian Apr 12, 2008
Bruce was recognized in a ceremony tonight at Pepsi Center, site of the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four, in conjunction with the Hobey Baker Award presentation and the Pontiac Frozen Four Skills Challenge. Bruce is a four-year letter winner, majoring in history and economics, with a overall 3. (Wcha.com)
Three straight charm for Eagles Apr 11, 2008
Junior left wing Nathan Gerbe, who at 5 feet 5 inches was the shortest player on either roster, proved why he is a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist. His three goals came shorthanded, at even strength, and on the power play. (Boston Globe)
Gerbe quickly got team up to speed Apr 11, 2008
Already a Hobey Baker Award finalist, the leading scorer on Boston College with 33 goals and 31 assists, the MVP of the Hockey East tournament, and the one who scored in overtime to push BC past nemesis Boston University in the Beanpot semifinals, allowing the Eagles to go on and claim their first title in four years, the BC junior showed last night he is probably the fastest skater in the collegiate universe. For the second consecutive year, Gerbe made North Dakota, the second-ranked team in... (Boston Globe)
Gerbe's hat trick leads BC to hockey finale Apr 11, 2008
Gerbe, a Hobey Baker finalist, also turned in a memorable contest in last year's semifinals against North Dakota, scoring two goals and adding two assists. "Tonight was another great game from our club,'' Gerbe said.That's the thing about Gerbe - he's always deflecting credit to his teammates.But they realize his worth."He's just a dynamo,'' Brennan said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Improbable Irish gain Frozen Four final vs. BC Apr 11, 2008
Gerbe, one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker award given to college hockey's outstanding player, scored twice as Boston College bolted to a 4-0 first period lead ... Lamoureux, a Hobey Baker nominee, made 21 stops. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notre Dame Hockey - The Frozen Four Apr 11, 2008
" FRIEND OR FOE? Notre Dame rookie defenseman Ian Cole grew up in the shadow of Michigan's famed Yost Ice Arena, watching the winged helmets skate by en route to collecting several of the team's nine national titles. The lifelong Ann Arbor resident even trained in his hometown with the U.S. Under-18 National Team program, before joining Notre Dame in the fall of '07 (a few months after being drafted 18th overall by the St. Louis Blues, who still maintain the rights to the talented... (IrishEyes.com)
