Hockey East Player Of The Year
Hockey East is one of the most competitive conferences in college hockey, featuring some of the top teams and players in the country. Every year, the conference honors the best player of the season with the Hockey East Player of the Year award. This award is given to the player who has had the most outstanding performance throughout the entire season, both in conference play and non-conference games. In this article, we will take a look at the past winners of the award and the current favorites for this year's title.
Past Winners of Hockey East Player Of The Year
Since the creation of Hockey East in 1984, many outstanding players have received the Player of the Year award. The first winner was David Emma from Boston College in the 1990-1991 season. Since then, there have been 29 different winners to date, with Boston College leading the way with 12 winners, followed by Boston University with five and New Hampshire with four. Some of the most notable winners include Jack Eichel (Boston University, 2014-2015), Chris Drury (Boston University, 1997-1998), and Paul Kariya (University of Maine, 1992-1993).
Favorites For The 2021 Hockey East Player Of The Year Award
The 2020-2021 season has been anything but normal, with many games being canceled or postponed due to COVID-19. However, there are still a few players who have stood out and are favorites for the Hockey East Player of the Year award. Let's take a closer look at some of these players:
Matthew Boldy, Forward, Boston College
Matthew Boldy is a sophomore forward for Boston College and has been one of the most productive players in the conference this season. In just 17 games played, he has scored 11 goals and added 11 assists for a total of 22 points. He has been a key player for the Eagles this season and will be a strong contender for the award if he can maintain his level of play.
Logan Hutsko, Forward, Boston College
Logan Hutsko is another sophomore forward for Boston College who has been outstanding this season. In 17 games played, he has scored 9 goals and added 13 assists for a total of 22 points. He is a dynamic player who can create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates, and he will be a strong candidate for the award.
David Farrance, Defenseman, Boston University
David Farrance is a senior defenseman for Boston University and has been one of the top defensemen in the conference this season. In 18 games played, he has scored 8 goals and added 10 assists for a total of 18 points. He is a dynamic player who can contribute offensively and defensively, and he will be a strong contender for the award if he can continue his outstanding play.
Jeremy Swayman, Goaltender, University of Maine
Jeremy Swayman is a junior goaltender for the University of Maine and has been outstanding in net this season. In 16 games played, he has a record of 8-7-1 with a goals against average of 2.67 and a save percentage of .922. He has been a key player for the Black Bears this season and will be a strong candidate for the award.
Conclusion
The Hockey East Player of the Year award is one of the most prestigious awards in college hockey, and every year, the conference honors the best player of the season with this award. There have been many outstanding winners in the past, and this year's race is shaping up to be just as exciting. As the season comes to a close, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top and takes home the award.
