Cole Caufield
Known as a prolific scorer, Cole Caufield soared to the top of the national scoring charts in a pandemic shortened college hockey season. Producing 30 goals and 22 assists for 52 points in just 31 games, he led the nation in a multitude of key offensive categories: most goals; most points; most power play points (24); most power play goals (11); most shots on goal (165); most shots per game (averaging 5.3 shots per game); and averaged 1.68 points per game. The sophomore forward became the first player in the eight-year history of the Big Ten conference to win back-to-back scoring titles and was named the Big Ten’s Player of the Year and First Team all-conference. Caufield’s great hands and excellent shot complemented his innate ability to find open ice for quality scoring chances. The home-state product from Stevens Point, finished the season with a flurry, recording 15 multiple point games in his final 18 contests. Caufield, a first-round draft choice of the Montreal Canadiens (15th overall in 2019), elected to forgo his final two seasons of college hockey and signed a pro contract with Montreal. After a two-game stint in the American Hockey League, Caufield joined the Canadiens, helping Montreal to the Stanley Cup finals, producing four goals and eight assists in 20 NHL playoff games. His Hobey Baker campaign also included his second straight World Junior Championships appearance, helping Team USA to the 2021 gold medal. Caufield just completed his sixth season with the Canadiens after signing an eight year extension in 2023. During the 2025-26 season, Caufield finished 15 th in the NHL in scoring and second in goals (51), becoming the first Montreal Canadien to pass 50 goals in 36 years. He was also named the recipient of the Lady Byng Trophy as the NHL’s most gentlemanly player.
Top Ten:
• Currently has 28 goals, 21 assists for 49 points in 30 games – Montreal draft (1st round -15th overall)
• Leads nation in power play goals (10), power play points (22), and shots on goal (152)
• Won gold medal with USA at World Junior Championship – brother Brock on Badgers
Career Stats
2021 Runner Up
For two straight years, McKay is a Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Award top ten finalist, making the final three for each this past season. For the second straight campaign, he has posted a national best 10 shutouts, and his three-year body of work totals 24 shutouts – second all-time in NCAA history (Hobey 2001 winner Ryan Miller holds the record with 26). McKay backstopped the Mavericks to a second straight WCHA regular season title and helped guide them to their first ever appearance at the NCAA Frozen Four. The WCHA rewarded him as Player of the Year, Goalie of the Year and First Team all-conference.
He is a coaches’ dream – a responsible, competitive 200-foot player, Pinto helped guide the Fighting Hawks to NCHC regular season and playoff titles. While winning the conference regular season scoring title, Pinto was honored with numerous league awards: Player of the Year, Forward of the Year, Defensive Forward of the Year and First Team all-conference. Dangerous in the faceoff circle, he won 61.9% of faceoffs, fifth best in the nation. His expertise on the power play saw him ranked top five nationally in both power play points and goals (7-7 for 14 points). Pinto finished the season tied for ninth in the nation in scoring and tied for seventh in goals.