Tendler, McMillan and Ramirez Nominated for the Hobey Baker Award.
Springfield, Mass. - Senior captain Jereme Tendler
(Viceroy, SK), sophomore Mike McMillan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) and
freshman goalie Dan Ramirez (Rochester, N.Y.) have all been
nominated for the 2007-2008 Hobey Baker Award. The award is given
to the most outstanding player in College Hockey.
Tendler has been a staple in the first-line of the Yellow Jacket offensive since climbing into an AIC uniform four years ago. He leads the team and is tied for 11th in the conference with 19 points.
McMillan has been a very pleasant surprise for the Yellow Jackets in his second season with the program. He is tied with a team best eight goals and is one point behind Tendler for the team lead in points with 18.
Ramirez continues to impress in his first season with the AIC. Ramirez has twice been named Atlantic Hockey Association Goalie of the Week, while accumulating five wins and a 3.04 goals-against-average.
Fans can cast their vote as to who will be this year's Hobey Baker Award winner as the best player in college hockey. The highly popular fan-voting phase is now open by visiting the Hobey Baker website: hobeybaker.com. Click on the Vote for Hobey Baker icon and follow the prompts to make your selection from this year's outstanding crop of college hockey players
This first phase of fan balloting will run now through March 9, 2008. Phase two of fan balloting will then begin on March 20 from the list of Top Ten Hobey Baker finalists.
Award criteria include candidates mimicking the superlative character traits put forth by the award's namesake, Hobey Baker, a World War I flying star better known as America's greatest amateur athlete in his day. Award candidates must exhibit strength of character both on and off the ice, contribute to the integrity of his team and display outstanding skills in all phases of the game. Consideration should be given to scholastic achievement and sportsmanship.
Key Hobey Baker announcement dates for 2008 include:
Top Ten list of candidates: March 20
Hobey Hat Trick of three finalists: April 2
Hobey Baker Award winner: April 11