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Union CollegeYear: 2014See School Profile Page
(Pronounced GOSS-tiss-bear) The smooth, puck-handling defenseman helped Union to their first national championship. That followed ECAC regular season and playoff titles. Gostisbehere topped all college hockey players in the Hobey Baker fan ballot. An assistant captain, Gostisbehere ranked fourth in the nation in points by a defenseman (34) and topped the Dutchmen in shots on goal. He earned several league honors including First Team all-conference and was co-Player of the Year and co-Defensive Defenseman in the ECAC, as well as First Team All-American honors, following his Second Team nomination last year. Had 9 goals, 25 assists for 34 points in 42 games – was 3rd in ECAC in points by defense Philadelphia draft pick (3rd round) and signed a pro contract after the season – History major Community work includes serving Thanksgiving meals, trash pickup, book drive

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