Jan. 15, 2009
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Three members of the Boston University men's ice hockey team have been nominated for the 2009 Hobey Baker Award, college hockey's top individual honor. Seniors Matt Gilroy and Brandon Yip and sophomore Colin Wilson are all on the preliminary fan ballot, which can be accessed at hobeybaker.com.
The highly popular fan-voting phase will run now through March 8. Click on the Vote for Hobey Baker icon and follow the prompts to make your selection from this year’s outstanding crop of college hockey players.
Phase two of fan balloting will begin on March 20 from the list of Top Ten Hobey Baker finalists. The fans’ vote accounts for a full 1 percent of the total ballot in each phase in selecting this year’s award recipient.
Award criteria include candidates mimicking the exceptional character traits exhibited by the award’s namesake, Hobey Baker, a World War I flying star better known as America’s greatest amateur athlete in his day. Award candidates must demonstrate strength of character both on and off the ice, contribute to the integrity of his team and display outstanding skills in all phases of the game. Consideration should be given to scholastic achievement and sportsmanship.
Key Hobey Baker announcement dates for 2009 include:
- Top Ten list of candidates: March 19
- Hobey Hat Trick of three finalists: April 2
- Hobey Baker Award winner: April 10
The 2009 Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced from a field of three Hobey Hat Trick finalists on Friday, April 10, 2009 during the NCAA Frozen Four Championships in Washington, D.C. The 29th annual award announcement honoring college hockey’s top player will be televised live during prime time on ESPNU.
