Braintree Native Named Best Player In College Hockey

A Braintree native has been named the best college hockey player of the 2017-18 season.

Northeastern center Adam Gaudett, who played high school hockey at Thayer Academy, became the university's first player to ever win the Hobey Baker Award, which is given to the best player in NCAA Division 1 men's hockey.

Gaudett received the award Friday and beat out Denver's Henrik Borgström and Harvard's Ryan Donato.

"We are incredibly proud of Adam for this tremendous honor," Northeastern men's hockey coach Jim Madigan said in a release. "What he was able to accomplish this season is something that many players would dream of doing over a career. Every accolade he's received this season is well-deserved, and to officially be recognized as college hockey's top player speaks to his determination and incredible work ethic that Adam brings to the rink every day. His future in this game is extremely bright, and we thank him for everything's he done for our hockey program and Northeastern University. We wish him the very best as he embarks on his professional career."

Gaudett lead the nation with 60 points from 30 goals and 30 assists, making him the 11th player in Northeastern history to score at least 30 goals, according to the school. He also helped lead the team to their first Beanpot title since 1988.

Since the end of the season, Gaudett has joined the Vancouver Canucks on a three-year entry-level contract.

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