The 2024 Hobey Baker Award finalists have put the spotlight squarely on Hockey East, with the prestigious individual honor serving as a testament to the conference’s resurgence as a powerhouse in college hockey.
Boston College’s Cutter Gauthier and Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini have joined North Dakota’s Jackson Blake as the three players vying for the Hobey Baker, awarded annually to the top men’s college hockey player in the nation. Their inclusion signals a potential shift in the balance of power, as last year’s finalists all hailed from the vaunted Big Ten conference.
In the world of college hockey, the Hobey Baker Award is the ultimate prize, honoring the top player in NCAA Division I men’s hockey each year. This season, three high-scoring forwards have emerged as the top contenders for this prestigious accolade: North Dakota’s Jackson Blake, Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini, and Boston College’s Cutter Gauthier.
The Hobey Baker Award is more than just a recognition of on-ice talent; it also considers character, sportsmanship, and academic achievements.
The chill of winter may be fading, but the ice remains electrifyingly hot as the NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey season reaches its thrilling climax. This week, the Frozen Four descends upon the XCel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where the nation’s top teams will battle for the ultimate prize – the coveted national championship title.
Leading the charge are two Boston powerhouses, stoking the flames of a potential all-Beantown final not witnessed since the halcyon days of 1978.
