Boston College’s Gaudreau wins Hockey East player of the year laurels

Hockey East announced its three major award winners Thursday and three All-Star teams.

Boston College sophomore forward Johnny Gaudreau was named player of the year, Providence goalie Jon Gillies took home rookie of the year honors and Massachusetts-Lowell’s Norm Bazin was named coach of the year.

Gillies was also runner-up for player of the year along with Merrimack’s Mike Collins.

Lowell goalie Connor Hellebuyck was runner-up for rookie of the year, while Providence’s Nate Leaman finished second to Bazin in the coaching category.

2013 Hockey East First All-Star Team

2013 Hockey East Second All-Star Team

2013 Hockey East Honorable Mention All-Stars