Hockey East Announces All-Rookie Team, Other Awards

Hockey East unveiled its 2015-16 Hockey East All-Rookie Team as well as several other awards on Wednesday morning. In addition, other awards for top defensive defenseman, defensive forward, scoring champion, goaltending leader and sportsmanship were announced.

Pro-Ambitions All-Rookie Team

Forward: Jacob Forsbacka Karlsson, Boston University (Boston Bruins)
Forward: Max Letunov, Connecticut (Arizona Coyotes)
Forward: Colin White, Boston College (Ottawa Senators)
Defense: Charlie McAvoy, Boston University (2016 Draft Eligible)
Defense: Casey Fitzgerald, Boston College (2016 Draft Eligible)
Defense: Bobby Nardella, Notre Dame (2016 Draft Eligible)

Old Time Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman Award

Steve Santini, Jr., Boston College (New Jersey Devils)

Runner-up: Ian McCoshen, Jr., Boston College (Florida Panthers), Tom Parisi, Sr., Providence

Gladiator Custom Mouthguards Best Defensive Forward Award

Sam Herr, Sr., Notre Dame

Runner-up: A.J. White, Sr., UMass Lowell

Hockey East Scoring Champion

Andrew Poturalski, Soph., New Hampshire (Carolina Hurricanes, Free Agent Signing)

Runner-up: Colin White, Fr., Boston College

Stop It Goaltending Goaltending Champion

Kevin Boyle, Sr., UMass Lowell

Runner-up: Cal Peterson, Soph., Notre Dame

Army ROTC Three Stars Award

Kevin Boyle, Sr., G, UMass Lowell

Runner-up: Nick Ellis, Jr., G, Providence and Thatcher Demko, Jr., G, Boston College

Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award

Joe Gambardella, Jr., F, UMass Lowell

Runner-up: Shane Walsh, Sr., F, UMass Amherst

Charlie Holt Team Sportsmanship Award

Northeastern University

Runner-up: UMass Lowell