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February
25, 2003
Go-To Guys: The Hobey Baker Award
With the regular
season winding down, the spotlight shines on the nation's top players.
A few have stood out to this point in the race for the Hobey, but
as we've seen in the past, a lot can change over the final few weeks
(see Reinprecht, Steve). There is no shortage of candidates in this
year's field, and we evaluate where they stand in this week's edition
of Go-To Guys.
Want to make
a case for somebody we left out? Let
us know and we'll share your thoughts.
Inside College
Hockey editors and staff, in consultation with coaches and media
from around the country, compiled this list of how we would vote
today – not necessarily how we think the race will turn out.
And stay tuned, because a lot can change each weekend.
| HOBEY
BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD –
Feb. 25, 2003 |
1.
Peter Sejna
Colorado College |
The
streak is gone, but the magic isn't. Chance to showcase his
talents in a big series with Minnesota State, Mankato this weekend.
32
GP, 30-34—64 |
2.
Chris Kunitz
Ferris State |
He'll
probably end up bringing the CCHA title to Big Rapids. Let's
just say Neil Armstrong had better odds.
32
GP, 26-32—58 |
3.
Dave LeNeveu
Cornell |
He was
drafted by Gretzky and has tied a record held by Dryden. Yeah,
we want to hang out with this guy, too.
20-2-1,
1.21, .938 |
4.
Ben Eaves
Boston College |
Hockey
East's leading scorer has his team poised to capture the regular-season
title.
29
GP, 17-32—49 |
5.
Lanny Gare
New Hampshire |
Great head-to-head
matchup with Eaves and BC this weekend.
32
GP, 21-25—46 |
| Next
in line |
Zach Parise
(North Dakota), Martin Kariya (Maine), Paul Martin (Minnesota),
Chris Higgins (Yale) |
| Making
a late run (like their teams) |
Grant Stevenson
(Minnesota State, Mankato), Jon DiSalvatore (Providence), John-Michael
Liles (Michigan State) |
| Playing
second fiddle (but sounding good) |
Tom Preissing
(Colorado College), Doug Murray (Cornell), Brandon Bochenski
(North Dakota), Michael Ayers (New Hampshire), Shane Joseph
(Minnesota State, Mankato) |
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Feedback
It
is sad when you can't argue with someone's choices. I approve of
your ratings in the race.
–
Franklin Blodgett
John-Michael
Liles was by far the best player on the ice during the MSU/UM
weekend. By definition of the award, John should be considered.
He is way
more important and impactful to his team than say Parise. No knocks,
just
facts.
–
Jack Johnson
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