Kieran Millan
Boston University
Goaltender

Statistics: 27-2-3, 1.85 GAA, .923 sv%.

Sure, he plays for the best team in the nation, but his numbers are comparable to our Freshman All-American goaltender from last season, Colorado College's Richard Bachman. Millan's performance this season has been excellent and underappreciated.

Brad Hunt
Bemidji State
Defenseman

Statistics: 36 GP, 9-23—32

He's an undersized defenseman at 5-foot-9, 168 pounds, but Hunt's nose for offense is what sets him apart. His lethal shot and playmaking ability from the point is a primary reason Bemidji State's power play has been among the best in the country all season.

Patrick Wiercioch
Denver
Defenseman

Statistics: 36 GP, 12-23—35

Wiercioch was a late add to the Pioneers after health issues curtailed the career of recruit David Carle. Though he got off to a hot start, he was actually better during the second half of the season — of his 35 points, 21 came in Denver's final 18 games.

Mike Connolly
Minnesota Duluth
Forward

Statistics: 43 GP, 13-29—42

Schroeder was the only rookie in the country to score more points that Connolly. He was at his best during the last third of the season which, not surprisingly, coincided with the Bulldogs' unexpected run to the WCHA playoff title. In UMD's last 15 games, Connolly had 4-16—20.

Gustav Nyquist
Maine
Forward

Statistics: 38 GP, 13-19—32

The smooth-skating Swede led Hockey East freshmen in goals and ranked second in the conference in points, not bad for someone making the transition to the smaller North American ice surface. Once Nyquist becomes acclimated to the game over here, he could be devastating.

Jordan Schroeder
Minnesota
Forward

Statistics: 35 GP, 13-32—45

At times there is a disconnect between pro potential and college production. That's not the case with Schroeder, who'll likely be among the first 12 players chosen in this summer's NHL Draft. He's a big reason for Ryan Stoa's career year and Jay Barriball's rebound from a supbar sophomore effort.