Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation

University of Minnesota Golden Gophers

Capping a remarkable four-year career, the Golden Gophers captain was named Minnesota’s fourth Hobey winner, then went on to help his team to it’s fourth NCAA championship.  A Hobey finalist two straight seasons, Leopold posted 48 points in 44 games to lead all defenseman in the nation in scoring.  The mobile blue-liner scored 20 goals, assisted on another 28 and tallied 8 power play goals in his super season.  Jordan established two team records by a defenseman: most goals in a season (20) and in a career (45) while finishing third in team points his senior season.  For the second straight year, Leopold was the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year and a First Team All Star.  A two-time All American, Leopold is in his
ninth NHL season spending three seasons each with Calgary and Colorado; a split season with the  Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penquins; and is now in his second season with the Buffalo Sabres.