The Detroit News. Boston College defenseman Mike Mottau, a New York Rangers draft pick, beat two teammates and seven others on Friday to win the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey. We're certainly pleased to have him on our team. I think it's time we look at the goaltenders, too. Boston College will play North Dakota and their Hobey Baker finalist, Jeff Panzer, for the NCAA title at the Providence Civic Center on Saturday night.
Hockey is a team game.
This is an individual award, and there's no possible way this could be accomplished without my teammates. York said it was difficult to pick a favorite among his players. I think Michael was our most indispensable player, so he was probably our most valuable player. So I think they did a nice job in choosing. Also Friday, Maine forward Jim Leger was given the Humanitarian Award, an honor that has been handed out since 1996 to recognize hockey's finest citizen.