Let'sGoHawks! Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 We all know Bucks and Zach are deserving of the award. Who else can be considered favorites? Has anyone seen non-WCHA players they consider contenders? I have seen most WCHA players, along with Boston College players, and I think without a doubt Zach wins the award. He plays so hard both ways, and seems to be a great leader. Remember, stats are just one factor in deciding the Hobey. Quote
Marty Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 I wish I could think without a doubt that Bochenski or Parise will win it but those stupid snobby East Coast people will have a huge say in who wins it. They both have a great chance to be the first Fighting Sioux player to win it since Hrkac. Quote
jk Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 To be honest, I think it's hard to make a convincing case for anyone this year, including the Sioux players. In the past, nearly every year, a few players have risen above the crowd and demanded Hobey consideration. This year it seems to have not happened. Of all the contenders, I think Bochenski was in the best position to run away with it. Unfortunately, he seems to have gone cold down the stretch, with just 1-8-9 in the last 11 games. His 9 points in 11 games is certainly solid, but not the kind of run you expect from a Hobey winner down the stretch. The funny part about it is that he has played well, and had a ton of good chances to score goals. He has just been snake-bitten (hard to believe when talking about #7). Hopefully he will get hot as the second season starts. A few years ago, either Panzer or Ryan Miller would be easy winners this year. Quote
ScottM Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 To be honest, I think it's hard to make a convincing case for anyone this year, including the Sioux players. In the past, nearly every year, a few players have risen above the crowd and demanded Hobey consideration. This year it seems to have not happened. I agree the both Parise and Money really haven't stood out from the crowd, especially as the season wound down. Moreover, the only WCHA player who really stands out, IMO, is Lessard, but not by much. He would help his case if Scotty Sandelin can get his team to Boston. There are alot of very solid players this year, but few who really are well ahead of the pack, especially on a consistent basis. I think this attests to the overall quality of the league, less than any digs at Money, Parise, Vanek, et al. Quote
Fedorov Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 I think Parise should be considered over Bochenski. Parise is always involved in the play, even without the puck. Bochenski has been invisible since those stupid posters came out. Maybe he is being blackmailed by someone. Quote
jojordan23 Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Had he not been hurt for most of this year, I'd have said, in fact I did say a few months ago, that Ben Eaves should win the Hobey. That Friday night game against the Sioux, the man was a quaterback leading BC's offense around the ice. It's a good thing the Sioux came back and won that game... Too bad they were the first team to knock him out with an injury. Quote
U2Bad1 Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Parise is very deserving of the award. Unfortunately with only 1 goal in the past 9 games, Bochenski has involuntarily pulled his name out of Hobey Baker contention. Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Junior Lessard, and Steve Saviano as well. How much do you think Boechenski's past (that lil counterfeiting incident) will play on Hobey voter's minds? Over on flamefest.com they seem to think that he has no chance to even make the Top 10. Quote
Diggler Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 I can just see MNS sneaking around tommorow morning like Bluto before they break into the Dean's office. Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 I can just see MNS sneaking around tommorow morning like Bluto before they break into the Dean's office. Quote
Diggler Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Animal House, John Belushi. He's wearing all black and stuff. You know what I'm talking about. Quote
dagies Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Bochenski has fit in as well as any other student athlete in the 3 years he's been in college. Unless someone was filling in the voters with candidate's past indiscretions I don't think they would even know about it. My guess is Bo was the leader until his "light" spell the l last few weeks) and if he could have kept up the scoring pace he would win. Maybe he still will, who knows? Bochenski is a heck of a player, and much more than a goal scorer this year. He's played better defense, played on the pk, dropped to block shots, etc. He's a man among boys at times on the ice. He's deserving. Quote
redwing77 Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 I saw a note yesterday when I voted on the standings page that said something to the effect that they were aware of ballot stuffing. Doesn't bode well for the UAH and MTU crowd... Quote
siouxperhockeyfan1522 Posted March 9, 2004 Posted March 9, 2004 I think that Brady, Drew, Andy, Ryan, Mike, Rory, Colby and all of the Matts have done good. Basically any of them, parise or bochenski. Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted March 9, 2004 Posted March 9, 2004 I think that Brady, Drew, Andy, Ryan, Mike, Rory, Colby and all of the Matts have done good. Basically any of them, parise or bochenski. So as long as they play for the Sioux, right? Diggler, yeah, I got the reference, Animal House is one of my favorite movies...I just didn't get why it was said I guess (or did you mean that for the Sign Article thread... ) I think Derek Edwardson (Miami-Ohio) deserves a look as well...Maybe Thmoas Pock (UMass), but he's tailed off worse than an SCCC swoon. Barrett Eghoetz and Jerad Ross (of Niagra and UAH, respectively) get a little consideration, but being in the CHA...I don't see it happening. Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted March 9, 2004 Posted March 9, 2004 I saw a note yesterday when I voted on the standings page that said something to the effect that they were aware of ballot stuffing. Doesn't bode well for the UAH and MTU crowd... Do you mean this note..... Note: Attempts will be made to stop ballot-box stuffing. If it is obvious the same person is voting multiple times, and circumventing the rules, votes may be discounted, and users may be removed - at our discretion. That's been there since the nomination process began. Quote
siouxperhockeyfan1522 Posted March 9, 2004 Posted March 9, 2004 So as long as they play for the Sioux, right? But of course, i would see it no other way Quote
Smoggy Posted March 9, 2004 Posted March 9, 2004 They both have a great chance to be the first Fighting Sioux player to win it since Hrkac. You mean the only Sioux player other than Hrkac. ...and also first since Hrkac. Quote
siouxyeahyeah Posted March 9, 2004 Posted March 9, 2004 A few years ago, either Panzer or Ryan Miller would be easy winners this year. Panzer should have been the easy winner that year...until they gave it to Ryan Miller. Funny you mentioned them in the same sentence! Panzer got robbed! Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted March 9, 2004 Posted March 9, 2004 Panzer should have been the easy winner that year...until they gave it to Ryan Miller. Funny you mentioned them in the same sentence! Panzer got robbed! Hey, let's throw in the name Brian Gionta and make it the trifecta Quote
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