Three Golden Gophers have received the Hobey. There was of course, Brian Bonin in 1996,
there was also the inagural recipient
Neal Broten in 1981, whom has just recently had his jersey retired in Dallas.

and the first goaltender to receive it, Robb Stauber in 1988
Robb is Currently in the IHL as a Portland Pirate
Small Pic of Robb

Mike Crowley
was a nominee in '97 as well as '96 . Brendan Morrison, the captian center of Michigan, was named the recipient in '97. Chris Drury was the runner-up.
Here is a link to a story on Brendan
the link is from US College Hockey Online

Link toThe Official Hobey Page
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