BOSTON - As the opening half of the men???s ice hockey season comes to a close, the nomination process for the Hobey Baker Award begins. College hockey???s most prestigious honor is given annually to the top NCAA Division I men???s ice hockey player in the country.

Through Sunday, Jan. 15, fans may click here to nominate as many players as they would like for consideration in the balloting. Each player with at least 25 nominations will be placed on the Preliminary Voting ballot.

Terriers have landed in the top 10 a total of 10 times in the 25-year history of the award, with the pinnacle coming in 1998 when BU four-year standout Chris Drury won the esteemed trophy.

Once the nominating process is complete, preliminary voting will take place from Jan. 16-March 5, followed by final voting from March 17-27. The winner will be announced on April 7 in conjunction with the Men???s Frozen Four in Milwaukee, Wis.