Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation

University of Michigan Wolverines

Porter is a senior forward who almost single-handedly helped Michigan to their national record 23rd Frozen Four. Last spring in two games at the East Regional, Porter had a hand in six of the seven Michigan goals bagging five goals and one assist, including four goals in a 5-1 win over Niagara. He finished second in the nation in points and goals with 33 goals, 30 assists for 63 points in 43 games. Porter was tied for second in the nation with 15 power play goals; recorded 18 multiple-point games and had a plus-minus of +33. His steady, consistent two-way play didn’t go unnoticed as he was named the CCHA Player of the Year and was a finalist for the league’s Best Defensive Forward. The First Team CCHA honoree was named the Hockey Commissioners January National Player of the Month. From Northville, Michigan, Porter wass a draft pick of Phoenix. A General Studies major, Kevin spent time with visits to Mott Children’s Hospital and volunteered for various Make-A-Wish Foundation activities.  Kevin spent his first two pro seasons split between Phoenix of the NHL and San Antonio of the AHL, then was traded in March 2010 to the Colorado Avalanche where he now is in his second full season.