2016 | Minnesota | GIRLS

Maple Grove | Crimson | GIRLS

This year’s recipient has characteristics that parallel Hobey Baker. She exhibits an unwavering work ethic that provided an example for her teammates and allowed her to be consistent in her game play.  Her work ethic and her competitiveness helped her develop habits that changed her physically as well as shaped her mental toughness.  This combined with her ability to take criticism and construct it into a positive that changed her level of skill and knowledge of hockey allowed us to see incredible growth in her throughout the season.  Her selfless nature and playing truly for the “love of the game” rather than accolades, assists, goals, or special team play provided an example and reminder to all of us that it’s about the learning, growth, process, and individual experience.  She understands