Boston College Athletics
Hobey Baker Award Fan Ballot Now Open
January 11, 2008 | Men's Hockey
Jan. 11, 2008
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.
Included among the list are three Boston College forwards - Benn Ferriero, Nathan Gerbe and Ben Smith.
This first phase of fan balloting will run now through March 9, 2008. Phase two of fan balloting will then begin on March 20 after the list of Top Ten Hobey Baker finalists are announced. The fans' vote accounts for one percent of the total ballot in each phase in selecting this year's award recipient.
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
The 2008 Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced from a field of three Hobey Hat Trick finalists on Friday, April 11, 2008 during the NCAA Frozen Four Championships in Denver, Colo. The 28th annual award announcement honoring college hockey's top player will be televised live during prime time on ESPNU.
