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Plante, Pohlkamp, Hughes Named Hobey Baker Finalists
Award given to top player in NCAA men's hockey to be presented April 10
Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:06pm
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The Hobey Baker Award finalists' exceptional play has fractured the college hockey landscape, with their dynamic performances shaping the sport's postseason.Duluth TodayMax Plante, a Detroit Red Wings forward prospect, Eric Pohlkamp, a San Jose Sharks defenseman prospect, and undrafted free agent forward prospect T.J. Hughes have been named finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given annually to the top NCAA men's hockey player. The winner will be announced on April 10 during the Frozen Four.
Why it matters
The Hobey Baker Award is one of the most prestigious individual honors in college hockey, recognizing the top player in the NCAA. These three finalists have had standout seasons and are being recognized for their exceptional play and contributions to their respective teams.
The details
Plante, a 20-year-old sophomore, is tied for second in the NCAA in goals (25) and third in points (52) in 40 games for Minnesota Duluth. Pohlkamp, a 22-year-old junior, leads college hockey defensemen with 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) and 185 shots on goal in 41 games for Denver. Hughes, a 24-year-old senior, is second in the NCAA with 56 points (21 goals, 35 assists) in 39 games for Michigan.
- The winner of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award will be announced on April 10, the day before the national championship game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Plante ended the season with a five-game point streak (three goals, four assists) for Minnesota Duluth, including an assist in a 4-3 loss to Michigan in the Regional Final on March 29.
The players
Max Plante
A 20-year-old sophomore forward prospect for the Detroit Red Wings, currently playing for Minnesota Duluth.
Eric Pohlkamp
A 22-year-old junior defenseman prospect for the San Jose Sharks, currently playing for Denver.
T.J. Hughes
A 24-year-old senior forward, an undrafted free agent prospect, currently playing for Michigan.
What’s next
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner will be announced on April 10 during the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The takeaway
These three finalists have had exceptional seasons and are being recognized as the top players in NCAA men's hockey. Their performances have helped their teams reach the Frozen Four, and the winner of the prestigious Hobey Baker Award will be announced on April 10, adding to the excitement of the college hockey postseason.
