2026 | Michigan | COED

Lenawee United Varsity Hockey | | COED

Bodie Nelson, a varsity standout for Lenawee United, exemplifies everything the Hobey Baker Award represents through his elite defensive play, leadership, and character. As the team’s Defensive MVP, he consistently shut down top opponents while leading the team in key defensive statistics, proving himself as a key player for Lenawee United. As one of the team captains, Bodie earned the respect of teammates and coaches alike through his accountability, discipline, and team-first mindset. Off the ice, he matched his athletic excellence with academic achievement, earning Academic All-State honors. As he prepares to continue his hockey, and academic, career at Wittenberg University, Bodie stands out not just as a skilled defenseman, but as a high-character young adult who leads with integrity, resilience, and purpose.