Past Hobey Winners Update
Updated March 2010

Matt Gilroy
Electing to forego a pro career following his junior season, Matt Gilroy returned to Boston University to complete his education, captain the BU Terriers for his senior season and play on the same team as his freshman brother Kevin.

All things considered, Gilroy’s decision proved monumental.  Boston University’s dominating season culminated with a national championship and Matt won the school’s second Hobey Baker Award (Chris Drury in 1998).  The Terriers were ranked No. 1 for a large portion of the season, winning the Hockey East regular season and playoff titles. The senior defenseman produced 37 points in 45 games on 8 goals and 29 assists to finish tied for second in the nation amongst defensemen. 

A management studies major, Matt became the first defenseman in Hockey East history to earn First Team all-star honors three times.  He was also named the winner of the Walter Brown Award as the best American-born college player in New England.  Initially a walk-on at BU, Gilroy concluded his career playing in 145 consecutive games.

Growing up in North Bellmore, NY, Matt helps his family run a summer basketball league on Long Island, volunteers with the Autism Speaks program and was a driving force behind the “Starr of the Game” benefit to honor long-time BU booster Meryl Starr Herman.  Matt wore number 97 to honor his deceased brother Timmy. 

Gilroy signed a pro contract with the New York Rangers as a free agent following his college career and is in his first full season with the NHL club.

Kevin Porter
Kevin spent the 2008-09 season split between Phoenix of the NHL and San Antonio of the AHL and was traded from the Phoenix system in March 2010 to the Colorado Avalanche.

Ryan Duncan
Ryan completed his collegiate career and is presently playing for Salzburg of the Austrian Elite League.

Matt Carle
Matt turned pro after his junior season and is in his fourth full NHL season having played for San Jose, Tampa Bay and now with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Marty Sertich
Marty spent his first two seasons of pro hockey with Iowa of the AHL and is currently in his second season with the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL.

Junior Lessard
After spending his first five years of pro hockey split between the NHL and several AHL teams, Junior is currently playing with Ilves Tampere in Finland.

Peter Sejna
Following four years in the St. Louis Blues system, Peter is playing his third season for Zurich in the Swiss A league.

Jordan Leopold
A two-time All American, Jordan is in his seventh NHL season now with the Pittsburgh Penguins, after spending three seasons each with Calgary and Colorado and the beginning of the 2009-10 season with the Florida Panthers.

Ryan Miller
Ryan is currently playing in his seventh NHL season with the Buffalo Sabres and is widely recognized as one of the NHL’s top goaltenders.

Mike Mottau
After spending seven seasons toiling in the American Hockey League, Mike’s perseverance has paid off as he is presently in his third full season with the New Jersey Devils.

Jason Krog 
Jason is in his 11th season of pro hockey and has spent time with five NHL teams (NY Islanders, Anaheim, Atlanta, NY Rangers and Vancouver), seven AHL teams plus a two-year stint in Europe.  He is currently with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL and has established a reputation as a prolific scorer in the AHL.

Chris Drury
After a four-year stint with the Avs, Drury played one season in Calgary, three seasons in Buffalo and now is in his third season with the New York Rangers.  Currently in his 11th NHL season, he has scored 20 or more goals in nine of his ten NHL seasons.

Brendan Morrison
Brendan has enjoyed an illustrious pro career beginning with New Jersey (three seasons), Vancouver (seven seasons) and last year split between Anaheim and Dallas.  He is now with the Washington Capitals playing in his 12th NHL season.

Paul Kariya
Picked fourth overall by Anaheim in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, Paul spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Ducks.  That was followed by a single season in Colorado, two seasons with Nashville and the wily veteran is in his third season with the St. Louis Blues.  Now in his 15th NHL campaign, Kariya has averaged more than a point per game in his lengthy pro career.