Here's a look at the finalists for the 2003 Hobey Baker Award, which is awarded to the most outstanding player in intercollegiate ice hockey. The winner will be named April 11 in a live telecast from the 2003 Frozen Four Tournament in Buffalo, N.Y.; Stats through April 8:
CHRIS KUNITZ -- FERRIS STATE |
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Year: Senior; Position: Left wing; Height: 6-0; Weight: 186; Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan
2002-03 Stats -- Games: 42; Goals: 35; Assists: 44; PPG: 9
About Kunitz: For the second straight year, Ferris State has a Hobey finalist. Following Rob Collins, Kunitz was the first Bulldog to be named CCHA player of the year after leading the league in points, goals and assists, and was the topped the second phase of fan voting (75,950). Kunitz is the main reason for FSU's dominance this season as the program won its first CCHA regular-season title.
What they've said: "I can't imagine a player meaning more to his team and being as dominant as Chris has been to us" -- Ferris State coach Bob Daniels
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DAVE LENEVEU -- CORNELL |
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Year: Sophomore; Position: Goaltender; Height: 6-1; Weight: 170; Hometown: Fernie, British Columbia
2002-03 Stats -- Record: 28-2-1; Minutes: 1887:19; GAA: 1.14; Save percentage: .942 (589 saves-625 shots)
About LeNeveu: He can say he passed a legend named Ken Dryden. The star netminder has eight shutouts to tie the ECAC record, passing Dryden for the single-season team mark. LeNeveu leads every goaltending category except minutes played, including a stingy 1.14 goals-against average and saves percentage (94%).
What they've said: "He is capable of (the big save), but his strength is being in position ... That is what sets him apart from all other goaltenders." -- Cornell coach Mike Schafer
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PETER SEJNA -- COLORADO COLLEGE |
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Year: Junior; Position: Forward; Height: 5-11; Weight: 200; Hometown: Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia
2002-03 Stats -- Games: 42; Goals: 36; Assists: 46 PPG: 15
About Sejna: He is the favorite to win the Hobey -- he's been too dominant all season long not to be. Sejna leads the nation in scoring and is the only player to average over two points per game. He has points in all but one game this season, when he posted a 31-game scoring streak. The only other player to come close to his goals total is North Dakota's Brandon Bochenski, who also has 34 goals.
What they've said: "He's so strong on his skates, and on his stick. He can stop on a dime and change direction. And he's got an NHL shot." -- Minnesota-Duluth coach Scott Sandelin
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