The WCHA leading scorer in 1984 and 1985,Watson
helped the Bulldogs to WCHA regular season titles in
1984 and 1985, as well as second- and third-place NCAA finishes, respectively, in those seasons. He was on the All-WCHA first team in 1984 and 1985 and was the league’s and team’s Most Valuable Player in 1985. Watson, from Powerview, Manitoba, scored at least one point in 52 of 53 games between December 1984 and March 1985, including a school record 33 consecutive games. He was a two-time All-American and UMD’s season point record holder with 49 goals and 60 assists for 109 points in his Hobey Baker season of 1985. His 1.94 points per game average is a Bulldog career record. Watson played professionally for the Chicago Blackhawks from 1985-89, and spent four seasons coaching at Western Michigan University. Watson lives in Duluth, where he is an assistant coach at UMD and works for Northwestern Mutual Life.
The Award:
Player Stats
| Type | Season | Team Name | League | Goals | Assists | Points | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobey Winning Season | 1984-1985 | Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth | NCAA | 49 | 60 | 109 | 48 |