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Sophomore, Defense, San Diego, California

A highly gifted skater with tremendous play making capabilities, Zeev Buium (Boo-yum) has proved to be one of the premier defensemen in college hockey. Tied with fellow Hobey nominee Mac Gadowsky for first in the nation in points by a D-man, the two are also tied for 14th overall in national scoring. Buium excels at initiating offense and is tied for second in assists amongst all players nationally. For the second straight year he has garnered First Team all-conference honors and is a finalist for NCHC Player of the Year and Offensive Defenseman of the Year.

  • Has 10 goals, 32 assists for 42 points in 36 games – secured points in 27 of 36 games played
  • Has won two straight gold medals for Team USA at the World Junior Championships
  • Draft of Minnesota (1st round, 2024) – Communications major

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