Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation

University of Denver Pioneers

The two-time defending national champions didn’t make it a three-peat, however, their outstanding captain Matt Carle gained a boatload of awards. Finishing second in WCHA conference scoring and first in assists, Carle was named the league’s Player of the Year as well as the Defensive Player of the Year – a first in league history. He was also named First Team All Star for the second consecutive season. Finishing with 53 points in 39 games (11-42), Carle led the nation in assists and led the nation’s defensemen in points and assists.  Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Matt turned pro after his junior season and is in his sixth full NHL season having played for San Jose, Tampa Bay and now four seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers where he is a mainstay on their defense corps.