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University of Massachusetts LowellYear: 1983See School Profile Page
The all-time leading scorer in the history of the University of Lowell hockey program, Mike Carr was elected to the Athletic Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. He becomes the seventh member of the hockey program to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The 1983 Hobey Baker Award winner as the top Division II player in the nation and a finalist for the overall Hobey Baker Award, Mike was also the ECAC Player of the Year and co-winner of the Thom Lawler Award (Outstanding Division II Player in New England). A four-time All-ECAC and All-New England selection, he was voted All-American honors as a senior by the American Hockey Coaches Association. In playoff competition, Mike was named the ECAC Division II East Tournament MVP Award in 1982 and twice was named to the NCAA All-Tournament team. He was also selected to play in the ACHA Senior All-Star game in 1983. Mike was the leading scorer in school history with 279 points. He held records for most career goals (134), most career assists (145), most points by a freshman (71), most goals by a freshman (38), most goals in a period (shared with Hall of Famer Gary Bishop – 4), most assists by a freshman (33), and most game winning goals (18). One of the finest centers to ever play for Coach Bill Riley, Mike played on three ECAC Championship teams (1981, 1982 and 1983) and one runner-up (1980), two NCAA title teams (1981 and 1982) and two third place teams (1980 and 1983). An excellent leader on the ice, Mike was co-captain as a senior. A gifted goal scorer, Mike led the team in scoring three of his four seasons. Ironically, he finished second to teammate Ken Kaiser his junior year when he had his best scoring season with 77 points. When he graduated, Mike held 14 school scoring records. As a freshman, Mike had 71 points and led the ECAC’s Division II East scoring list. He dropped to 57 points before rebounding with 77 points and 74 points in his last two years. Mike is the only player in school history to score 25 or goals and to record 30 or more assists four consecutive years. Inducted into UMass Lowell Hall of Fame, 1988. Lead the ECAC’s Division II East scoring list his freshman year of ice hockey. Leading scorer in school history with 279 points.

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