Four South Kent School alumni have been nominated for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, which recognizes the top NCAA men’s ice hockey player in the United States each year. Nominees of this honor are not just selected for their athletic prowess, but also their “teamwork, dedication, integrity, exceptional play, humility, and, above all, character.”
Among those in the running for “college hockey’s most prestigious award” are South Kent hockey alumni Alex Limoges ’16, Pennsylvania State University forward, Keith Petruzzelli ’17, Quinnipiac University goalie and Detroit Redwings draft pick, Shane Pinto ’18, University of North Dakota forward and Ottawa Senators draft pick, and Jacob Schmidt-Svejstrup ’16, University of Maine Forward.
“Congratulations to Alex, Keith, Shane, and Jacob on the great honor of being nominated for the Hobey Baker Award! Having four alumni up for the award highlights the incredibly high caliber of the student-athletes who choose South Kent School. All of us here on the Hillside will be rooting for you!” said Director of Hockey Operations and 18U Head Coach Jamie Russell.
These four are not the first South Kent alumni to be recognized as Hobey Baker nominees. Limoges was also in the running two years ago, and other past nominees include Emilio Pettersen ’18, Chase Priskie ’14, Joe Snively ’14, Jack Riley ’11, Shane Gostisbehere ’11, and Brian Mueller ’91. Priskie, Gostisbehere, and Mueller were among the top 10 nominees for the distinction in the years they were nominated.
According to the official website: “The Hobey Baker Award was named for hockey legend and World War I veteran Hobey Baker. Universally recognized as the best amateur player in the United States, Baker was the ultimate gentleman sportsman, always playing the game with courage, honor, and humility.”
The Hobey Baker Award winner is chosen based on votes from NCAA Division I Coaches as well as fans. It’s easy and only takes a few moments to cast your vote for one of the South Kent alumni.
Vote for Alex Limoges, Keith Petruzzelli, Shane Pinto, and Jacob Schmidt-Svejstrup for the Hobey Baker Award!