Three hockey players from Michigan programs were among the 10 finalists for the 2022 Hobey Baker Award, emblematic of college hockey's best player.
Michigan defensemen Luke Hughes and forward Matty Beniers were joined by Michigan Tech forward Brian Halonen in the nominees released on Wednesday.
The other finalists are: Bobby Brink (University of Denver), Devon Levi (Northeastern University), Dryden McKay (Minnesota State University), Ben Meyers (University of Minnesota), Yanev Perets (Quinnipiac University), Nathan Smith (Minnesota State University) and Bobby Trivigno (University of Massacusetts).
The Hobey Baker winner will be announced at the Frozen Four in Boston on April 8.