The college hockey season is over for Winnipeg Jets prospect Kyle Connor, but he still could get a shiny trophy for his outstanding season.
Connor, 19, was chosen as a finalist for the 2016 Hobey Baker Award for the top player in U.S. college hockey. Connor is the favourite to win the award as a freshman. He led the University of Michigan Wolverines to within a game of the NCAA Frozen Four. The Wolverines were eliminated with a 5-2 loss to North Dakota in the NCAA Midwest Regional Final on Saturday.
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Connor racked up an incredible 35 goals and 36 assists in just 38 games this season. His 35 goals were the best in the country and he finished the season on a 27-game point streak. Some have called him the best player not in the NHL.
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The Jets chose Connor in the first round with the 17th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft. Connor has not announced a decision yet if he will turn pro, or return to Michigan for his sophomore season.
Harvard forward Jimmy Vesey and Boston College goalie Thatcher Demko were also nominated. The winner will be announced on April 8.
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