The Hobey Baker Award, given to the best player in NCAA Division I men's hockey, was won by Minnesota State goalie Dryden McKay. The Mike Richter Award, given to the best goalie, went to Devon Levi (Buffalo Sabres) from Northeastern. The All-American teams were named.
It's time to look ahead to next season by identifying 10 players, call it the "On the Cusp" team, who had strong seasons in 2021-22 and could be even better next season (listed in alphabetical order):
Brett Berard, F, Providence College
Berard, an undersized (5-foot-9, 155 pounds) but feisty wing, had a fine sophomore season with 38 points (18 goals, 20 assists) in 36 games.
Selected by the New York Rangers in the fifth round (No. 134) of the 2020 NHL Draft, the 19-year-old is expected to play for the United States in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship from Aug. 9-20.
Alexander Campbell, F, Clarkson University
One of the most skilled players in the ECAC, Campbell was a standout with 33 points (16 goals, 17 assists) in 37 games as a sophomore.
The 21-year-old was selected by the Nashville Predators in the third round (No. 65) of the 2019 NHL Draft.
Magnus Chrona, G, University of Denver
The junior was good in the regular season and better in the postseason. He made 27 saves in the national championship game and finished 28-8-1 with a 2.11 goals-against average and .911 save percentage.
The 21-year-old was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the fifth round (No. 152) of the 2018 NHL Draft. He was traded to the San Jose Sharks for Fredrik Claesson on April 12, 2021.
Matt Coronato, F, Harvard University
Coronato earned the nickname "The Bison" while playing for Chicago in the United States Hockey League by charging hard to the net.
The 19-year-old led Harvard as a freshman with 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists) in 34 games.
Coronato was selected by the Calgary Flames with the No. 13 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
Josh Doan, F, Arizona State University
The Scottsdale, Arizona native made an impact as a freshman, scoring 37 points (12 goals, 25 assists) in 35 games.
Selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the second round (No. 37) of the 2021 draft, the 20-year-old is the son of Shane Doan, who played his entire 21-year NHL career for the Winnipeg Jets/Coyotes and is Arizona's chief hockey development officer.
Brock Faber, D, University of Minnesota
Faber was one of the top defensemen in the nation this season and figures to be next season, too.
The 19-year-old played for the United States at the 2021 World Junior Championship and the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Faber, who scored 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) in 32 games as a sophomore, was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round (No. 45) of the 2020 draft.
Domenick Fensore, D, Boston University
There aren't many defensemen in college hockey who can skate like Fensore. The 20-year-old led Boston University with 31 points (five goals, 26 assists) as a junior.
He was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round (No. 90) of the 2019 draft.
Wyatt Kaiser, D, University of Minnesota Duluth
A strong-skating defenseman, Kaiser scored 19 points (two goals, 17 assists) in 34 games as a sophomore.
The 19-year-old was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round (No. 81) of the 2020 draft.
Mason Lohrei, D, Ohio State
Lohrei combines size (6-4, 195) with mobility and offensive instincts. He scored 29 points (four goals, 25 assists) in 31 games as a freshman.
The 21-year-old, who was named the USHL Defenseman of the Year with Green Bay last season, was selected by the Boston Bruins in the second round (No. 58) of the 2020 draft.
Carter Mazur, F, University of Denver
The freshman was often around the puck during the Frozen Four and had two assists in the five-goal third period that brought Denver the title.
The 20-year-old scored 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists) and was plus-23 in 41 games.
Mazur was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the third round (No. 70) of the 2021 draft.
