Junior | Center
Norfolk, Massachusetts

His Statistics: 2 GP, 3-1—4

His Impact: In a season short on goals and success, McConnell helped turn the Terriers' fortunes with a hat trick Friday night against Massachusetts. His first career three-goal effort, followed by one assist in Saturday's tie, helped BU take three out of four points from the highly ranked Minutemen.

His Runners-Up: Ross Carlson (Wisconsin), Justin Cross (Niagara), Billy Irish-Baker (Canisius), Steve Silverthorn (Colgate), Dominic Vicari (Michigan State)

Previous Winners Feb. 16: Travis Russell Feb. 9: Robbie Earl Feb. 2: Keith Ballard Jan. 26: Brendan Cook Jan. 19: Mike Ayers Jan. 12: Pat Dwyer Jan. 6: Chris Davidson Dec. 30: Jason Guerriero Dec. 15: Curtis Glencross Dec. 8: T.J. Trevelyan Dec. 1: Kellen Briggs Nov. 24: Greg Kealey Nov. 17: Yann Danis Nov. 10: Kelly Czuy Nov. 3: Jacob Micflikier Oct. 27: T.J. Caig Oct. 20: Mike Betz Oct. 13: Todd Jackson