St. Cloud State 2009-10 Men's Team Preview Sep 19, 2009
A two-time All-WCHA selection, Lasch earned All-American and Hobey Baker Award finalist status during the 2007-08 season. Last winter, Lasch was named the HCA Division I Player of the Month in January 2009 and he joined the team s 100-point club. (Wcha.com)
Kolarik, Porter eager Sep 19, 2009
" Porter, the Hobey Baker Award winner in 2008, watched Kolarik improve over the years they played together. He said Kolarik has become faster and stronger, and "he's always had a smart mind for the game. " During the remaining days of camp, Porter also wants to show coaches that he can be a contributor. "There's a lot of guys here, a lot of great forwards, a lot of great players," he said. "There's nothing I can do about it all, just go out and play the best that I can. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Darren EliotVIEW FROM THE ICE Sep 18, 2009
Predators 2008 draft pick Colin Wilson was a finalist for the 2009 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey. AP. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Shaun Hannah Resigns as Men's Ice Hockey Coach Sep 10, 2009
During his tenure numerous players earned All-Conference recognition, while some, like and Alex Parent, were nominated for the Hobey Baker Award, the highest honor in college hockey. Perhaps Hannah s proudest achievement, however, was annually placing a large number of players on the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Penguins' Thiessen no longer a mystery Sep 10, 2009
" In the process, Thiessen became a first-team All-American and finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, which goes to college hockey's top player. "My time at Northeastern enabled me to put myself in a position to get those offers [from NHL clubs]," he said. "I felt that I was ready for the next challenge in my hockey career. I think it was just time for me to move on and get the next challenge. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Week 2 » Aug 15, 2009
Key Statistics: As a backup to Hobey Baker finalist Chad Johnson last season, Greenham saw limited action, starting four games and relieving Johnson in a fifth. The sophomore-to-be used his 294 minutes, 7 seconds of ice time wisely, giving coach Dallas Ferguson confidence that that Nanooks can repeat as one of the nation's stingiest teams with a 3-0-1 record as the reward for an impressive 1. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Reason To Smile? Aug 5, 2009
Former Hobey Baker winner , the brittle defender who will be asked to be a No. 2 when he's really better suited as a No. 4 or 5. And , who'll be up against it to reprise last season's performance while facing a barrage of shots like he's never seen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Penguins' Thiessen staying grounded Jul 25, 2009
" Other than some empty-net time, Thiessen played every minute for Northeastern last season, earning the same record as the team, 25-12-4, with a 2.12 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage. He was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award given to the top college hockey player. "Those are really decent numbers for college," said Penguins director of amateur scouting Jay Heinbuck. "He brought that team a long way, made them a notch higher than they might have been. " Thiessen and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Danis ’04 Signs With NJ Devils Jul 14, 2009
A native of Lafontaine, Quebec, Danis was a Hobey Baker Memorial Award Finalist in 2004, while also earning First Team All-America honors, First Team All-ECAC, First Team All-Ivy, as well as ECAC Player of the Year and Goalie of the Year, and Ivy League Player of the Year. Danis was also a three-time Academic All-American will at Brown, earning First Team honors in both 2002 and 2004. (Brownbears.com)
Former Thrashers return to bolster new look roster Jul 7, 2009
He won the NCAA s Hobey Baker Award as the nation s top college player after the 1998-99 season at New Hampshire. MacIntyre, 26, has a 91-49-8 record with a 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Releases/Features Jul 5, 2009
UND Downs Cornell, UW Defeats Michigan State, Denver Upends Colgate - UND Signs Forward Danny Kristo to National Letter of Intent - Denver Pioneers Ink Six to NLIs - Stalock is UMD's Stopper and Bolsters WCHA Rise - UAA's Grant, UMD's Stalock, MSU's Louwerse Named Red Baron WCHA Players of the Week - Seven Teams to Engage in Non-Conference Action Over Thanksgiving Weekend; Lone WCHA Game has SCSU at UMD - Minnesota, St. Cloud State Extend Unbeaten Streaks - Hepp Proves to be a Hit at St. Cloud... (Wcha.com)
WCHA Membership Votes to Admit Bemidji State, Nebraska Omaha into Association Family Jun 30, 2009
" The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is home to a collegiate record 36 national championship teams since it's founding in 1951, a record 13 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Winners, some 400 players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League and some 725 NHL Draftees, more than 150 alums who have played on various Olympic hockey teams, and more than 40 players and coaches who have been part of Stanley Cup (NHL) winning clubs. In addition, the WCHA has drawn in excess of 1,500,000... (Wcha.com)
Sharks single out Alaskan Jun 28, 2009
"It kind of creeped me out for a second,'' he said by cell phone from Montreal. If Wrenn even remotely continues to mimic Carle's career path -- granted, that's asking a lot -- he's in for a thrilling ride. Carle won two national championships with Denver, earned the Hobey Baker Memorial Award in 2006 as college hockey's best player and scored a goal in his NHL debut later that year. Carle, who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers, earned $2.95 million last season and will make $3.5... (Anchorage Daily News)
NDAPSSA AWARDS: Dressler, Knutson, Dickinson Legion honored Jun 24, 2009
Other finalists for the award were Air Force hockey player Jacques Lamoureux, who was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award; University of Kansas baseball player Zac Elgie; and University of North Iowa basketball coach Ben Jacobson. Dressler had overcome his lack of size to become an all-stater at Bismarck High School and an All-American and Harlon Hill finalist at the University of North Dakota. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Penguins' Scuderi defends style Jun 5, 2009
Mike Mottau won a Hobey Baker Award. Brian Gionta was a three-time Hobey finalist. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Roger Grillo Resigns as Bears' Head Hockey Coach Jun 3, 2009
While at Brown, Grillo coached one Hobey Baker Award Finalist (top three), two All-Americans, one ECAC Player of the Year, one ECAC Goalie of the Year, one ECAC Rookie of the Year, and one ECAC Best Defensive Defenseman. He also coached one Ivy League Player of the Year, one Ivy League Rookie of the Year, eight All-ECAC selections, and 18 All-Ivy selections. (Brownbears.com)
Bob Motzko Signs Six-Year Contract With St. Cloud State Jun 3, 2009
At St. Cloud State, Motzko has coached two Hobey Baker Award top 10 finalists and SCSU athletes have earned All-America honors in 2006, 2007, and 2008. In 2007, SCSU's Andreas Nodl was named the Hockey Coaches Association (HCA) Division I Rookie of the Year and Ryan Lasch was the WCHA scoring champion in 2008. (Wcha.com)
Air Force athletics honors top performers for 2008-09 May 27, 2009
Most Valuable Male Athlete: Sophomore became the second All-American in school history and was one of 10 finalists for the prestigious Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given annually to the nation's top collegiate hockey player ... Center , the Player of the Year in the AHA, led the nation in goals, was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award and earned All-American honors. (Airforcesports.com)
All welcome at Relay For Life May 14, 2009
There will be games from 4-9 p.m., opening ceremony at 6 p.m., Fight Back ceremony at 7:30 p.m., and lighting of the luminaria at 9 p.m. There will be a raffle table with prizes, including a Boston University hockey jersey autographed by the entire national championship team, an autographed poster of Hobey Baker Award winner Matt Gilroy, and a basketball signed by Boston Celtic Ray Allen. Cancer survivors (and a guest) are invited to attend the opening ceremony for a Survivor Lap with a... (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Penguins Notebook: Ovechkin gives his body a rest, misses workout May 1, 2009
He played all 41 games for the Huskies this season and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. NBC continues to block the Penguins from showing its network games -- including tomorrow's series opener -- on the big screen outside Gate 3 at Mellon Arena, but fans can watch the rest of the Penguins-Capitals games there. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rangers sign Hobey Baker award winner Gilroy Apr 18, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Rangers have signed Hobey Baker Award winning defenseman Matt Gilroy just days after he helped Boston University win the NCAA championship. Just one week after the 24-year-old Gilroy captured the Hobey Baker as the nation's top hockey player, the defenseman agreed to a multiyear deal with New York on Friday ... The Long Island native, who was an undrafted free agent, joins Rangers captain as the only Boston University players to win the Hobey Baker. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Hurricanes even series vs. Devils in OT Apr 18, 2009
n The New York Rangers signed Hobey Baker Award winning defenseman Matt Gilroy, 24,just days after he helped Boston University win the NCAA championship. Gilroy, a defenseman, captured the Hobey Baker as the nation's top hockey player. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hamilton to retire after positive test Apr 18, 2009
Gilroy, a 24-year-old defenseman who won the Hobey Baker Award this season, agreed to a multiyear deal with the New York Rangers. Wilson, 19, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators, who drafted the forward seventh overall last year. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sources: Rangers sign Gilroy for 2 years, $3.5M Apr 18, 2009
Matt Gilroy was awarded the Hobey Baker as the nation's top collegiate player ... One week ago, he was named the Hobey Baker Award winner as the best U.S. college hockey player. (ESPN -- NHL)
Viktor Stalberg Signs With Toronto Maple Leafs Apr 16, 2009
"Viktor was a great student-athlete for us garnering much deserved consideration for the Hobey Baker award as well as earning First-Team All-American honors. Viktor's physical and mental maturity will allow him to excel in his professional career while working toward his college degree from UVM. On behalf of the coaching staff, players, and fans, I want to wish Viktor the very best in his professional career." ... Stlberg, a finalist for the 2009 Hobey Baker award, ranked fifth in the country... (WCAX.com, VT)
BU captain Gilroy is college hockey's top player Apr 14, 2009
Boston University's hockey player Matt Gilroy, right, is congratulated by teammate Colin Wilson, left, and Northeastern goalie Brad Thiessen, center, after he won this year's Hobey Baker Award in a ceremony at the Verizon Center, Friday, April 10, 2009 in Washington. The Hobey Baker Award is given annually to the nation's top men's collegiate hockey player ... WASHINGTON - From walk-on to award-winner, Boston University senior defenseman Matt Gilroy received the Hobey Baker Memorial Award on... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
BU was able to raise its game Apr 13, 2009
"I think the way we did it might give Coach a heart attack," said Gilroy, who was named the Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner Friday night. "But I wouldn't want it any other way. The dramatics of it. I'm still in awe over it and it's a great feeling.". (Boston Globe)
Molinari on the Penguins: Dan Bylsma's locker room theory of Adversity Or ... Apr 12, 2009
Winslow Townson/AP Brad Thiessen -- A Hobey Baker finalist at Northeastern ... " The nine lives of Ben Eaves Ben Eaves, once a promising center in the Penguins' system, had his playing career cut by a serious knee injury a few years ago, and subsequently joined the coaching staff at his alma mater, Boston College. He didn't stay there long, though. And he didn't stay retired. Eaves just completed his second season playing for Espoo Blues in Finland, and set an SM-Liiga record for points in the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Boston U. rallies to ice Miami (Ohio) for hockey title Apr 12, 2009
McPhee, a Hobey Baker Award winner at Bowling Green State in 1982, said the Capitals -- who helped host the championship with the assistance of the Naval Academy and Greater Washington Sports Alliance -- aim to get lure the finals back to town ... They featured Hobey Baker winner Matt Gilroy, Baker finalist Colin Wilson, and a roster jammed with future National Hockey League players. (USA Today -- Sports)
WCHA's Stalock, McBain, Stoa, Genoway and Rau Earn All-American Acclaim for 2008-09 Apr 12, 2009
The honorees include all ten finalists for the 2009 Hobey Baker Memorial Award. The AHCA/Reebok All-American Ice Hockey Teams are sponsored by Reebok, an international leader in hockey equipment, and chosen by members of the American Hockey Coaches Association. (Wcha.com)
Frozen Four miracle: BU rallies to win NCAA title Apr 12, 2009
Boston went unbeaten this season when Bonino records at least a point, and the sophomore forward netted the tying goal with a one-timer off a deft pass from Hobey Baker Award winner Matt Gilroy. BU's players jumped all over each other on the bench, and Gilroy skated over to join the festivities. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NCAA hockey: Miracle rally gives Boston U. 5th title Apr 12, 2009
The way we did it gave Coach a heart attack, but I wouldnt want it any other way, said Hobey Baker Award winner Matt Gilroy, whose deft pass set up Boninos tying goal with 17. 4 seconds remaining in regulation. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Boston U'sGilroy wins Hobey Baker Award Apr 11, 2009
The senior captain also is leaving with the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, receiving the honor given to college hockey's top player Friday night at the Frozen Four. He could also leave with one more coveted prize: a national championship for the Terriers, who play Miami University in Saturday night's title game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Arcobello Named All-American Apr 11, 2009
The announcement of the All-America team was made at the Frozen Four in Washington, D.C., after the presentation of the Hobey Baker Award. "This is a tremendous honor and something great for the Yale Hockey Program," said Arcobello. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
BU's Gilroy walks off with Hobey Baker Apr 11, 2009
WASHINGTON - Hockey East was a guaranteed winner last night when the Hobey Baker Memorial Award was presented at the Verizon Center ... The senior defenseman is the second Terrier to capture the Hobey Baker, which is given to the player who illustrates character on and off the ice, outstanding hockey skills, sportsmanship, and scholastic excellence ... Elumba a winner Prior to the Hobey Baker presentation, Northeastern senior Missy Elumba of Cottage Grove, Minn. (Boston Globe)
BU defenseman Gilroy wins Hobey Baker Award Apr 11, 2009
BU defenseman Matt Gilroy wins Hobey Baker Award - SI.com - Hockey ... The senior captain also is leaving with the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, receiving the honor given to college hockey's top player Friday night at the Frozen Four. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lamoureux named second-team East All-American by American Hockey Coaches Association Apr 11, 2009
He was also one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Lamoureux, from Grand Forks, N.D., led the nation with 33 goals, 15 power-play goals and nine game-winning goals. (Airforcesports.com)
James Marcou Earns AHCA Reebok Hockey All-American Second Team Honors Apr 11, 2009
He was also a Hobey Baker nominee and a Walter Brown Semifinalist ... The honorees include all ten finalists for the 2009 Hobey Baker Memorial Award. (Umassathletics.com)
Hockey Today Apr 11, 2009
The RedHawks will play for the school's first NCAA national championship of any kind on Saturday against Boston University, which beat Vermont 5-4 behind two goals by Hobey Baker Award finalist Colin Wilson. SPEAKING. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Boston overcomes Vermont in Frozen Four thriller Apr 10, 2009
Colin Wilson, one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, which will be handed out tonight, got the second of his two goals with 5:41 remaining as BU rallied from a 4-3 deficit to face Miami (Ohio) for the title. MIAMI (OHIO) WINS: RESULTS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Men's Hockey: Fritsch selected for skills competition Apr 10, 2009
The Frozen Four Skills Challenge will begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by the Hobey Baker Memorial Award at 7 p.m. and the Hockey Humanitarian Award at 6:30 p.m. Page 1 of 1. Article Tools. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Frozen goods Apr 10, 2009
WASHINGTON - He is a Hobey Baker finalist, a first-round NHL draft pick, and he's considered among the top forwards in college hockey. Sophomore center Colin Wilson added another accolade to his growing r. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Frozen Four: BU, Miami (Ohio) reach NCAA final Apr 10, 2009
"We walk down our hallway with the pictures of the national championship teams. We look at that every day," said Gilroy, a defenseman who like Wilson is a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award given to college hockey's top player. In Saturday's championship game, Boston will play No. 4-seeded Miami (Ohio), which ended the surprising run of outsider Bemidji State by winning the first semifinal 4-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Letters to the editor, April 9 edition Apr 10, 2009
Among them is the 2003 Nobel Prize in chemistry won by Roderick MacKinnon, the Olympic silver medals in pairs skating won by Kitty and Peter Carruthers in 1984, side-splitting work by world-renowned comics, Amy Poehler and Steven Wright, the Hobey Baker Award won by Mark Fusco, as well as similar achievements by his brother Scott as a 1984 Olympian and Hobey Baker finalist, both of whom are still among the all-time leading scorers in NCAA college hockey history (Harvard) decades later, two... (Burlington Union, MA)
Wilson leads BU past Vermont » Apr 10, 2009
"We walk down our hallway with the pictures of the national championship teams. We look at that every day," said Gilroy, a defenseman who like Wilson is a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award given to college hockey's top player. AP Photo/Nick Wass. (ESPN -- College Sports)
BU to face Miami of Ohio for Frozen Four title Apr 10, 2009
Hobey Baker Award finalist Colin Wilson scored the game's first and last goals, including the tiebreaker with about 5 1/2 minutes left, for the Terriers (34-6-4). Jason Lawrence, Vinny Saponari and Chris Higgins also netted, with Higgins getting credit for the tying goal in the third only after the puck was deflected into the net off Vermont freshman Drew MacKenzie's stick. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Big picture coming into focus for Terriers Apr 10, 2009
"We walk down our hallway every day and see pictures of national championship teams," said BU senior captain Matt Gilroy, a Hobey Baker finalist ... Just over a minute later, the Terriers won it on a rebound shot by Hobey Baker nominee Colin Wilson. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
UND HOCKEY: Duncan headed to AHL Apr 9, 2009
LOADING Apr 09, 2009 - 04:06:03 CDT By BLAKE NICHOLSON Associated Press Writer Ryan Duncan won the Hobey Baker award two years ago as the best player in college hockey but was never drafted by an NHL team. Now he's moving from the University of North Dakota to the AHL with a chance to dispel any notion that he's too small for the pros. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Long road back Apr 9, 2009
Fast facts: BU's Colin Wilson and Matt Gilroy are finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, which goes to the top men's player in college hockey ... " This Vermont team is built around junior forward Viktor Stalberg and senior captain Dean Strong. Stalberg was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award and Strong has played in a school-record 154 games. Freshman Rob Madore has become a steadying force in goal. "We're a team of players who don't need the limelight," Sneddon said. "Our kids are a very... (USA Today -- Sports)
Vermont's Stalberg suddenly a star Apr 9, 2009
WASHINGTON - Although he didn't make the final three in the Hobey Baker Award balloting, Vermont forward Viktor Stalberg stacks up as one of the top players in the country. The junior heads into tonight's Frozen Four showdown with Boston University with 45 points in 38 games. (Boston Globe)
A 'fairy tale' Apr 9, 2009
Fast facts: BU's Colin Wilson and Matt Gilroy are finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, which goes to the top men's player in college hockey. The winner will be announced Friday. (USA Today -- Sports)
From the Bullpen: Wildcat Fans: March Madness isn't over yet Apr 7, 2009
While boasting two of the final three finalists for the Hobey Baker award-given to the best player in college hockey-in Wilson and Matt Gilroy, they also have all-world freshman goaltender Kieran Millan, whose dominating play smashed UNH's heart to pieces in the regional finals. At the end of the season, all but one team goes home disappointed. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Northeastern goalie goes pro Apr 6, 2009
Thiessen became just the second Husky player ever to be included in the Hobey Baker Hat Trick, after being named a finalist, which was announced last Thursday ... Thiessen will travel to Washington D.C. Friday night to take part in the Hobey Baker award ceremony as part of the final weekend of the college hockey season in Washington D.C. Thiessen was also named New England MVP and a New England All-Star Thursday. (Northeastern News, MA)
Story » Apr 5, 2009
Three Hobey Baker Award finalists were announced Thursday, all from Boston schools. Our lacrosse experts compare some of this season's standout players to recent stars. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Bonino helping BU move in the right direction Apr 5, 2009
"Terriers captain Matt Gilroy, a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, knows a thing or two about adjustments. When he came in as a freshman walk-on, he was told there was no room for him at forward so Parker converted him to defense. Since then, he has twice been named an All-American and is a strong candidate for a third honor. He said he understands what Bonino went through to get this far."Nick came into the season playing great," said Gilroy. "He slowed down a little bit, but down the... (Boston Globe)
Breaking: Thiessen to go pro with Pittsburgh Penguins Apr 4, 2009
Junior goaltender Brad Thiessen has signed a professional contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Hobey Baker finalist said in a phone interview with The News Friday. Thiessen said he began thinking about going pro after the men's hockey team's season ended last Saturday with a defeat to Cornell in the NCAA Tournament. (Northeastern News, MA)
Fedotenko says he's fit, ready to play (Today) Apr 4, 2009
Goaltender Brad Thiessen, 23, one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, signed a two-year entry-level contract after playing all 41 games for the Huskies, going 25-12-4 with a 2. 12 goals-against average and a. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
James Marcou Named To New England Hockey Writers All-Star Team Apr 4, 2009
The Hobey Baker nominee and Walter Brown Semifinalist also shared the Hockey East scoring title with Boston University's Colin Wilson. The native of Kings Park, N.Y. will enter the 2009-10 season needing just 21 points to become the ninth player in UMass Hockey history to reach the 100 point plateau. (Umassathletics.com)
Swimming & Diving Apr 3, 2009
Lamoureux for Hobey--Air Force sophomore center Jacques Lamoureux is one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given each year to college hockey's top player. Phase II of the fan ballot is now open for college hockey fans across the nation at Balloting will remain open from now through March 30, 2009. (Airforcesports.com)
Hobey Baker finalists: BU has 2, Northeastern 1 Apr 3, 2009
- This year's Hobey Baker award winner will have a Boston accent ... The Minnesota-based Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation made the announcement on Thursday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hockey East has Hobey monopoly Apr 3, 2009
The league is even better represented on the list of Hobey Baker Memorial Award Hat Trick finalists, announced yesterday. The Terriers have two, sophomore center Colin Wilson and senior defenseman Matt Gilroy. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Which line for Cooke? (Today) Apr 2, 2009
Johnson, by the way, is one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, which is awarded annually to the top player in college hockey. That group will be pared to three today, with the winner to be announced April 10. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Crysti Howser Selected for NCAA's Frozen Four Skills Challenge Apr 1, 2009
The night will also include the presentation of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award to the top men's college hockey player at 7:00 p.m. and the Frozen Four Skills Challenge at 8:00 p.m.. Tickets for "Friday Night at the Frozen Four" are $10 and can be purchased at ticketmaster. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
WCHA, Member Teams Fall Short of NCAA Men's Frozen Four Berth for Only Fourth Time in 57-Year History Apr 1, 2009
5 Million Mark for Record 7th Consecutive Season; WCHA Player of the Year Jamie McBain One of 10 Finalists for Hobey Baker Memorial Award; UND Coach Dave Hakstol a Finalist for AHCA's Spencer Penrose Award; Five WCHA Teams Ranked Among Nation's Best in Final 2008-09 USCHO.com Div. 1 national Poll - DU No. 4, UND No. 7, UMD No. 8, UW No. 17, UM No. 19. CC, SCSU Receive Votes. (Wcha.com)
8-3 loss ends promising year for the Buckeyes Mar 30, 2009
Boston University defenseman and Hobey Baker finalist Matt Gilroy finished the game with four assists and was a plus three against the Buckeyes. The other Hobey Baker finalist on the team, forward Colin Wilson ended the game with two assists and was one of the most impressive players Ohio State has seen all year long. While their forwards boast some of the top talent in college hockey, it was their six defensemen that got Markell's attention before, during and after the game. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
