For the second time in four years, New Hampshire has won all three of the highest individual Hockey East honors. Dick Umile was chosen Coach of the Year, Darren Haydar Player of the Year and Sean Collins Rookie of the Year. The Wildcats also led all teams with four members selected to the All-Hockey East team.<\/p>\n
The awards were presented at the annual Hockey East Tournament Banquet held at the Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge.<\/p>\n
The emotional highlight of the evening came during remarks by Lynne Walsh, widow of legendary Maine coach Shawn Walsh, who offered thanks for the support of the college hockey community while also encouraging players and coaches to persevere through difficulties and be their best. She was accorded a standing ovation.<\/p>\n
This marks the fourth time Umile has won the Bob Kullen Award, matching Walsh for tops among league coaches. <\/p>\n
Haydar and Northeastern defenseman Jim Fahey, who earlier in the day were announced as Hobey Baker Award finalists, were the only unanimous All-Hockey East First Team selections.<\/p>\n
Boston University also received high honors as Chris Dyment was named Best Defensive Defenseman while fellow senior Mike Pandolfo was selected as Best Defensive Forward. <\/p>\n
With 28 points in 24 Hockey East games and not a single penalty taken, Providence College’s Jon DiSalvatore became the Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award winner.<\/p>\n
The full list of awards follows:<\/p>\n
KOHO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
\nDarren Haydar, New Hampshire
\nRunner-Up: Jim Fahey, Northeastern <\/p>\n
CCM\/BOB KULLEN AWARD – COACH OF THE YEAR
\nDick Umile, New Hampshire
\nRunners-Up: Jack Parker, Boston University; Tim Whitehead, Maine <\/p>\n
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
\nSean Collins, New Hampshire
\nRunner-Up: Keni Gibson, Northeastern<\/p>\n
ALL-HOCKEY EAST FIRST TEAM
\nGoaltender: Mike Morrison, Sr. Maine
\nDefenseman: Jim Fahey, Sr., Northeastern *
\nDefenseman: Peter Metcalf, Sr., Maine
\nForward: Darren Haydar, Sr., New Hampshire *
\nForward: Colin Hemingway, Jr., New Hampshire
\nForward: Tony Voce, So., Boston College
\n* – unanimous selection<\/p>\n
ALL-HOCKEY EAST SECOND TEAM
\nGoaltender: Michael Ayers, So., New Hampshire
\nDefenseman: Chris Dyment, Sr., Boston University
\nDefenseman: Garrett Stafford, Jr., New Hampshire
\nForward: Niko Dimitrakos, Sr., Maine
\nForward: Ben Eaves, So., Boston College
\nForward: Ed McGrane, Jr., UMass-Lowell<\/p>\n
Honorable Mention:
\nGoalie: Cam McCormick (UMass-Lowell)
\nDefensemen: J.D. Forrest (Boston College), Mick Mounsey (New Hampshire)
\nForwards: Anthony Aquino (Merrimack), Martin Kariya (Maine), Mike Pandolfo (Boston University)<\/p>\n
ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
\nGoaltender: Keni Gibson, Northeastern *
\nDefenseman: Ryan Whitney, Boston University
\nForward: Sean Collins, New Hampshire *
\nForward: Brian McConnell, Boston University
\nForward: Colin Shields, Maine
\nForward: Dave Spina, Boston College
\n* – unanimous selection <\/p>\n
ITECH “THREE STARS” AWARD
\nColin Hemingway, New Hampshire
\nRunner-Up: Darren Haydar, New Hampshire <\/p>\n
HOCKEY EAST SCORING CHAMPION
\nDarren Haydar, New Hampshire (42 points)
\nRunner-Up: Colin Hemingway, New Hampshire (36) <\/p>\n
OLD TIME HOCKEY BEST DEFENSIVE DEFENSEMAN
\nChris Dyment, Boston University
\nRunner-Up: Mick Mounsey, New Hampshire <\/p>\n
ITECH GOALTENDING CHAMPION (Best goals against average)
\nMichael Ayers, New Hampshire (1.79 GAA)
\nRunner-Up: Matt Carney, New Hampshire (2.09 GAA) <\/p>\n
BEST DEFENSIVE FORWARD
\nMike Pandolfo, Boston University
\nRunners-Up: Ed McGrane, UMass-Lowell; Robert Liscak, Maine <\/p>\n
LEN CEGLARSKI SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
\nJon DiSalvatore, Providence
\nRunner-Up: Martin Kariya, Maine <\/p>\n
CHARLIE HOLT TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD (Fewest penalties)
\nUMass-Amherst <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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