April 12, 2005
Yale hockey captain Nick Shalek took home two major awards last night at the team's annual banquet, held at the Yale University Golf Course.
Shalek, who finished his career with one goal and six assists, was honored with the David C. Noyes III award, given to that player who inspires his teammates though determination, grit, and courage, as well as the Edward M. Wright, MD award for athletic and academic achievement.
After recieving his awards, the outgoing captain introduced Yale's newest leader, Christian Jensen, who was voted captain for the 2005-2006 season by his teammates.
Jensen, who was Yale's third leading scorer this season with 11 goals and 9 assists for 20 points, took home the Malcolm G. Chace Award, given to the player who, through sportsmanship, spirit, and ability has best represented the traditions of Yale hockey.
Sophomore forward Brad Mills picked up the J. Murray Murdoch Award as the team's most valuable player. Despite missing five games, Mills led the Bulldogs in scoring with 12 goals and 14 assists this season, including five power play goals and three shorthanded scores.
A pair of graduating seniors, goalie Peter Cohen and forward C.J. Nibbe, were co-recipients of the Yale Coaches Award for their dedication and contribution to team morale over their careers.
The John Poinier Award for the best defensive player on the team went not to a blueliner but to forward Jeff Hristovski, who played on Yale's power play and penalty kill units as well as being the team's second leading scorer. Hristovski finished the season with eight goals and 16 assists.
A Yale defenseman, however, did take home a prize, with rookie Robert Page being awarded the Martin Dwyer III award as the team's best first-year player.
Report by Katie Baker '05, Yale Sports Publicity Office
MALCOLM G. CHACE AWARD
Presented by the Yale Hockey Association to that member of the Yale Hockey
Team who, through sportsmanship, spirit and ability, has best served the
finest traditions of Yale hockey as exemplified by Malcolm G.
Chace ... Christian Jensen '06.
MURRAY MURDOCH AWARD
Presented by the Yale Hockey Association to that member of the team deemed
the most valuable player ... Brad Mills '07.
JOHN POINIER AWARD
Presented by the Yale Hockey Association to the best defensive player on
the Yale Hockey Team ... Jeff Hristovski '06.
DAVID C. NOYES III AWARD
Presented by the Yale Hockey Association to that member of the team whose
performance and attitude has most inspired his teammates through his
determination, grit and courage ... Nick Shalek '05.
EDWARD M. WRIGHT, M.D. AWARD
For athletic accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the higher
purposes of intercollegiate athletics ... this award is based equally on
two factors: success on the ice and success in the classroom ... Nick
Shalek '05.
MARTIN DWYER III AWARD
Presented by the Yale Hockey Association to the most outstanding first year
player on the Yale Hockey Team ... Robert Page '08.
YALE HOCKEY COACHES AWARD (Formally the Yale Hockey Association Award)
Presented to that member of the team whose determination and desire have
contributed most to team morale and the spirit of hockey at Yale ... Peter
Cohen '05 and C.J. Nibbe '05.