2024 | Indiana | COED

Central Indiana Knights | Knights | COED

Max is an excellent hockey player and an even better young man. As a younger hockey player he lost his father. This test is one that none of us would place in the path of a young man in an ideal world. However, this is just the test that Max faced a few years ago. Additionally, athletes are dependent on being in top physical shape and any condition that would create more difficulty for this pursuit is a test of another kind. Max has endured both the loss of his father and a challenge to his health. Yet, Max has never uttered a word about these obstacles nor used this as an excuse for himself.

Many people would find these overwhelming and would allow these to become areas where they could become cynical or bitter. Max has done neither. He is supportive of his younger teammates and he is and remains one of the better hockey players in all of Indiana. He is gentle, considerate, and works diligently to perfect his play. He is respectful to the coaches and players and is a quiet leader on and off the ice.

It is through the challenges laid before him that he has developed the unique characteristics that make him our first and only choice for this award. We can think of no other player that embodies the kind of character and kinship with Hobey Baker and consequently our entire coaching staff for the Central Indiana Knights are proud to select Max Engel to be the team’s selection for the Hobey Baker High School Character Award this season.