2017 | Maryland | COED

Urbana High School | Hawks | COED

Each year since 2003, a single senior hockey player from each participating high school is selected by his or her coach to be honored by teammates and celebrated by the school and the community for outstanding individual performance on and off the ice. Chris Barton works as a leader with the players and when necessary, offers specific advice to his teammates. Although sometimes quiet, Chris’s attitude and effort could easily be instilled in others due to his work ethic and teaching skills. He has exceptional hockey skills and a great defensive forward, sacrificing his personal glory, statistics, and accolades for the betterment of the team. Team leadership characteristics since his freshman year, Chris has shown leadership in school, on the ice, in the locker room, and outside the rink. Competitors respect him and his team honors him. Although quiet-spoken, Chris is very serious when it comes to competition, discipline, and respect. He has mentored many players on the JV team as well and regularly comes to the JV games in support. Chris is an outstanding student on and off the ice. His positive character traits and determination, strong work ethic and leadership style, makes Chris a wonderful nominee for this distinguished award. I couldn’t think of someone else better that not only represents the Hobey Baker Award, but also the Urbana Hawks.

Getting this award is an honor to receive and an honor that any coach should be proud to give. It represents Character, Commitment, Teamwork, Persistence, Selflessness, Academic Excellence and Sportsmanship and a “Team before meâ€_x009d_ attitude. I am honored to present Chris Barton with this years Hobey Baker Award.