Hughes Headlines Trio of Wolverines Garnering Big Ten Awards
3/19/2019 2:00:00 PM | Ice Hockey
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- University of Michigan ice hockey sophomore defenseman Quinn Hughes was named to the All-Big Ten Conference first team, leading a group of three Wolverines honored with Big Ten awards as voted by a panel of Big Ten coaches and media, the conference announced Tuesday (March 19).
Junior forward Will Lockwood earned All-Big Ten honorable mention, while sophomore forward Jack Becker was named as a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honoree.
Hughes led the Wolverines in points with 33 (five goals, 28 assists in 32 games), which is the highest total by any defensemen in the Big Ten and ninth highest in the nation among blueliners. His assists total ranks fifth among defensemen and 11th among all skaters while being third in the Big Ten. Hughes signed an entry-level contract with the NHL's Vancouver Canucks following the conclusion of Michigan's season.
Lockwood came back from an injury-shortened sophomore season to lead the Wolverines with 16 goals to go along with 15 assists for 31 points. He ranked tied for seventh in goals in the Big Ten and tied for 13th in points.
Becker recorded 15 points (six goals, nine assists) while suiting up in all 36 games this season.
Michigan concluded its season with a 13-16-7 record and a 9-10-5-2 mark in conference play.
2018-19 All-Big Ten Ice Hockey Team
As selected by Big Ten coaches and media voting panel
First Team*
TARO HIROSE, F, MICHIGAN STATE
Rem Pitlick, F, Minnesota
Mason Jobst, F, Ohio State
Evan Barratt, F, Penn State
Quinn Hughes, D, Michigan
Bobby Nardella, D, Notre Dame
Tommy Nappier, G, Ohio State
Second Team
Patrick Khodorenko, F, Michigan State
Tyler Sheehy, F, Minnesota
Sasha Larocque, D, Ohio State
Wyatt Kalynuk, D, Wisconsin
Cale Morris, G, Notre Dame
Honorable Mention
Will Lockwood, F, Michigan
Mitchell Lewandowski, F, Michigan State
Dylan Malmquist, F, Notre Dame
Tanner Laczynski, F, Ohio State
Brandon Biro, F, Penn State
Zach Osburn, D, Michigan State
Cole Hults, D, Penn State
K'Andre Miller, D, Wisconsin
Mat Robson, G, Minnesota
All-Freshman Team
SAMMY WALKER, F, MINNESOTA
Michael Graham, F, Notre Dame
Gustaf Westlund, F, Ohio State
Dennis Cesana, D, Michigan State
K'Andre Miller, D, Wisconsin
Drew DeRidder, G, Michigan State
Player of the Year: Taro Hirose, F, Michigan State
Defensive Player of the Year (Defenseman or Forward): Sasha Larocque, D, Ohio State
Goaltender of the Year: Tommy Nappier, G, Ohio State
Freshman of the Year: Sammy Walker, F, Minnesota
Coach of the Year: Steve Rohlik, Ohio State
Scoring Champion: Taro Hirose, F, Michigan State
Unanimous selections in ALL CAPS
* Additional honoree due to tie
