Men's Hockey Honors Seniors, Award Winners at Year-End Banquet

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown men's hockey program gathered at the Graduate Providence for a year-end Banquet to honor its seniors and hand out end-of-year awards.

Six Bears picked up year-end awards, including seniors Luke Albert, James Crossman, Luke Krys, and Samuli Niinisaari.

In addition to the five team awards, each graduating member of the team received his white University Letter sweater and a framed jersey. Members of the freshman class received brown University Letter sweaters.

Class of 1936 Award
This trophy is awarded to the player who through sportsmanship, performance and influence contributed the most to the sport at Brown.
2022-23 recipient: Luke Krys

Charles A. Lanigan Memorial Award
This award honors the late Brown trainer and is given to the senior hockey player who shows the most improvement during his varsity career.
2022-23 recipient: James Crossman

Charles A. Robinson, Jr. Memorial Award
Honoring the late Brown Classics professor, this trophy is given annually to the hockey letterman attaining the highest degree of academic excellence in his first seven semesters.
2022-23 recipient: Samuli Niinisaari

James H. Fullerton Award / Kevin Pope Memorial Trophy
This award is given to the first-year player who in the eyes of his teammates contributed the most to the success of the team.
2022-23 recipient: Ryan Bottrill

Patrick S. Jones Memorial Award (Coaches' Award)
Awarded in honor of the former Brown hockey player, this award is given to that member of the team who generates the most spark and enthusiasm in building team spirit.
2022-23 recipient: Luke Albert, Brendan Clark

The Class of 1936 Award, James H. Fullerton Award, and Charles A. Lanigan Memorial Award are all voted on by the members of the Brown men's hockey team.

To close the banquet, head coach Brendan Whittet announced rising senior Jordan Tonelli as the 112th captain in program history for the 2023-24 season. Matt Sutton and Brett Bliss will serve as assistant captains.

Gallery: (5-4-2023) 2023 MIH Banquet (5/3/23)

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