A look at the top contenders for the Hobey Baker Award
In the comments section of last week’s Hobey Watch, one USCHO reader seemed to take great offense at the fact that my blog entry contained no mention of Minnesota forward Nick Bjugstad, as if I’d never heard of him. For what it’s worth, this is the same Nick Bjugstad whom I (incorrectly) predicted as one … Read more
Yes, folks, it’s back. It’s finally back. The Hobey Watch Blog is back for the run up to the presentation of the 2013 Hobey Baker Award. Why, what did you think I was talking about? In all seriousness, with the Hobey Baker “nominees” being announced this week and voting now open at HobeyBakerAward.com, it’s a … Read more
For the first time since 2008, I’m not at the Frozen Four. While I certainly am not rooting for any of the teams in particular, I have to admit that I’m a bit worried about what might happen if Boston College wins it all. You see, if BC wins another Frozen Four that I don’t … Read more
USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger take a look at the Hobey Hat Trick: Spencer Abbott of Maine, Jack Connolly from Minnesota-Duluth and Austin Smith of Colgate with comments from earlier in the season on each player from their head coaches.
Well, as I write this, I’ve got about four hours to get a prediction in for the Hobey Hat Trick, so I’d better get to it if I want the prediction to mean anything. The way I see it, here’s where we stand after the regionals: • Both Jack Connolly and Spencer Abbott did a … Read more
USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger take a look at the four defensemen and two goaltenders named as Hobey Baker Award finalists. Defensemen: Brian Dumoulin, Boston College; Tim Kirby, Air Force; Torey Krug, Michigan State; and Justin Schultz, Wisconsin. Goalies: Troy Grosenick, Union; and Shawn Hunwick, Michigan.
USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger take a look at the four forwards named as Hobey Baker Award finalists: Spencer Abbott, Maine; Jack Connolly, Minnesota-Duluth; Austin Smith, Colgate; and Reilly Smith, Miami.
So close. As we sit here now, hours before the 2012 NCAA tournament begins, it’s frustrating to think that the stars aligned to give us such a great setup for a decisive battle in the race for the 2012 Hobey Baker Award, and chances are that we won’t get it. I’m referring, of course, to … Read more
Well, the top 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award have been announced, and I did reasonably well. For the record, your finalists are: Spencer Abbott, F, Maine Jack Connolly, F, Minnesota Duluth Brian Dumoulin, D, Boston College Troy Grosenick, G, Union Shawn Hunwick, G, Michigan Tim Kirby, D, Air Force Torey Krug, D, Michigan … Read more
USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by CBS Sports hockey analyst and USCHO.com columnist Dave Starman with his top five picks as finalists for the 2012 Hobey Baker Award: Maine’s Spencer Abbott, Colgate’s Austin Smith, Michigan’s Shawn Hunwick, Wisconsin’s Justin Schultz, and Minnesota-Duluth’s Jack Connolly.
Ah, this is the tricky part. After a season (or, in this case, half a season) of Hobey talk, we’ve reached the point that — to me, at least — defines much of my success as a Hobey blogger. Soon, we’ll know the names of the 10 finalists for this year’s Hobey Baker Award, and … Read more
USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Miami RedHawks head coach Enrico Blasi for a discussion on two Hobey Baker candidates on his team, senior goaltender Connor Knapp and junior forward Reilly Smith.
As I’ve mentioned in the past, it’s always nice to see a lively debate in the comments section after a blog post. It makes me feel like I’m doing my job, and having seen it happen after last week’s blog post, I’m very pleased. It also doesn’t hurt that the comments have helped focus my … Read more
The calendar has turned to March, and we’re heading into the home stretch in the race for the Hobey Baker Award. Of course, the fight for conference championships and NCAA tournament berths does tend to take priority — as well it should — but it is worth remembering that the 10 finalists and three “Hobey … Read more
USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Bentley head coach Ryan Soderquist as they discuss Hobey Baker hopefuls from Atlantic Hockey, Bentley sophomore forward Brett Gensler and goaltenders Jason Torf of Air Force, Chris Noonan of Niagara, and Shane Madolora of Rochester Institute of Technology.
It’s always nice to see when a blog post gets people talking, and last week’s Hobey Watch post about goalies certainly did that. Of course, given that some of the chatter consisted of suggestions of “East Coast bias” and questions about the absence of Minnesota netminder Kent Patterson from my list, I was left with … Read more
There are so many things I like about my annual trip up to Boston for the Beanpot. I enjoy seeing so many friends from the Boston media in the press room before the games, from Brion O’Connor of ESPN Boston to John Connolly of the Boston Herald to Nancy Marrapese-Burrell of the Boston Globe to … Read more
USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Minnesota-Duluth head coach Scott Sandelin to discuss three WCHA Hobey Baker Award candidates: Bulldogs center Jack Connolly, Denver forward Drew Shore and Wisconsin defenseman Justin Schultz.
USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Maine head coach Tim Whitehead for a look at Hobey Baker candidates in Hockey East, including Black Bear forward Spencer Abbott, Massachusetts-Lowell goaltender Doug Carr, and Boston College forward Chris Krieder.
First of all, I had a chance to talk with my good friend Bernie Corbett this week for an interview on Hockey on Campus, so check that out on SiriusXM. And yes, I did slip in a plug for my book, “Robert’s Rules of Karaoke”, as well. Anyhow, I talked in that segment about the … Read more