Projected No. 2 pick Adam Fantilli wins Hobey Baker Award
Michigan forward Adam Fantilli won the Hobey Baker Award on Friday as the NCAA's top men's hockey player.
The projected 2023 second overall pick recorded 30 goals and 35 assists in 36 games during his freshman season. He led the nation in points and tied for the lead in goals.
✅ 30 goals
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) April 7, 2023
✅ 35 assists
✅ @B1GHockey tourney champ
✅ Trip to the #MFrozenFour
✅ @HobeyBakerAward winner
Adam Fantilli’s resume speaks for itself. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Eq89PMQZWv
Minnesota forwards Logan Cooley and Matthew Knies were the other two finalists.
Fantilli is the third freshman to ever win the award, joining Hockey Hall of Famer Paul Kariya and Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel. He's also the third Wolverine to win the award, joining Brendan Morrison and Kevin Porter.
The Toronto product led Michigan to the Frozen Four before it fell to Quinnipiac in the semis Thursday.
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