The first nominations for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award in the NCAA have been announced, with two Montreal Canadiens prospects among the candidates.
This award is given annually to the best hockey player in the NCAA.
An impressive field of 97 players is presented in this initial phase of voting, including goaltender Jacob Fowler and forward Michael Hage.
Both Canadiens prospects represent Boston College and the University of Michigan, respectively.
Fowler has been dominating the NCAA since the start of the current season. A third-round pick (69th overall) by the Canadiens in the 2023 draft, he has posted an impressive record of 15 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, with a .934 save percentage and a 1.70 goals-against average in 20 games played so far.
Hage, meanwhile, has scored 11 goals and 13 assists, racking up a total of 24 points in 21 games wearing the Wolverines jersey. A first-round pick (21st overall) in the recent draft, he is experiencing his first season on the US college circuit.
In addition, the Hutson brothers, Lane, Cole and Quinn, have also been selected; the trio plays together at Boston University.
In total, four Quebec players are in contention for the award, including Guillaume Richard (Providence College), Félix Trudeau (Sacred Heart University), Gabriel Perreault (Boston College) and Sacha Boisvert (University of North Dakota).
Hobey Baker Award Nominees: Two Montreal Canadiens Prospects Among the Candidates
The first nominations for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award in the NCAA have been announced, with two Montreal Canadiens prospects among the candidates.
This award is given annually to the best hockey player in the NCAA.
An impressive field of 97 players is presented in this initial phase of voting, including goaltender Jacob Fowler and forward Michael Hage.
Both Canadiens prospects represent Boston College and the University of Michigan, respectively.
Fowler has been dominating the NCAA since the start of the current season. A third-round pick (69th overall) by the Canadiens in the 2023 draft, he has posted an impressive record of 15 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, with a .934 save percentage and a 1.70 goals-against average in 20 games played so far.
Hage, meanwhile, has scored 11 goals and 13 assists, racking up a total of 24 points in 21 games wearing the Wolverines jersey. A first-round pick (21st overall) in the recent draft, he is experiencing his first season on the US college circuit.
In addition, the Hutson brothers, Lane, Cole and Quinn, have also been selected; the trio plays together at Boston University.
In total, four Quebec players are in contention for the award, including Guillaume Richard (Providence College), Félix Trudeau (Sacred Heart University), Gabriel Perreault (Boston College) and Sacha Boisvert (University of North Dakota).