Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Training future guide dogs continues long history of Wisconsin’s Annie Pankowski giving back

Annie Pankowski (Wisc - 19) The #1 Wisconsin Badgers complete the sweep over the Ohio State Buckeyes with a 5-0 win Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the OSU Ice Rink in Columbus, OH. (Rachel Lewis)

Wisconsin redshirt senior captain Annie Pankowski is standing outside the Badgers locker room, giving an interview to a handful of reporters, when a she gets distracted for a moment and then pauses her answer to lean down and scratch the head of a dog that’s now happily wagging its tail and sitting at her feet (photo: Rachel Lewis).

Hockey Humanitarian Award announces finalists for 2017 honors

The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation on Thursday announced the five finalists for the 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award, which is presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service. The award’s long-time presenting sponsor is BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Here are bios on the finalists, courtesy of the Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation: Anders … Read more

Repeat nominee Delia one of 15 candidates for 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award

The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announced on Thursday the 15 nominees for the 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The Foundation and its long-time lead sponsor BNY Mellon Wealth Management present the award annually to college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team, but also to the … Read more

Nominations sought for 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award

The nomination process is underway for the 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award. Being presented this season for the 22nd time, the Humanitarian recognizes college’s hockey’s finest citizen, a men’s or women’s player from any division who has demonstrated a selfless commitment of time and leadership to community service. Information on nominating a player can be found … Read more