The Hobey Baker Award-winning year for Drew LeBlanc was an amazing one. Following a horrific broken leg injury during the prior season, LeBlanc returned for a fifth season to captain the Huskies. The masterful playmaking center from Hermantown, Minnesota, had an outstanding season, leading the nation with 37 assists in 42 games while contributing 13 goals for 50 total points (seventh in the nation). His creative playmaking skills while on offense were matched by his diligent efforts in his own defensive zone, helping St. Cloud State earn their first WCHA regular season title and their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Frozen Four championship. LeBlanc’s magical season helped him attain a first in the 52-year history of the WCHA by being named both the Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year and the WCHA Player of the Year. He took on an added academic load to complete his math education degree by student teaching all season, and was active in community outreach programs, assisting new students on campus, and helping out at local hockey clinics. A pro hockey free agent, LeBlanc signed with the Chicago Blackhawks and spent two seasons with Rockford of the AHL and is playing this season with Augsburg in Germany.
