Blake Geoffrion, former Ann Arbor Huron graduate and member of the U.S. National Development Team in Ann Arbor, has quickly become the best college hockey player in the world. No, he unfortunately didn't win this honor at the University of Michigan, but he is prepping to work his way up in the Detroit Red Wings minor league system.
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Wisconsin senior forward Blake Geoffrion was presented with the Hobey Baker Award Friday night at Ford Field.
Now, Geoffrion, the first Wisconsin player to win the award, will try to help his team win the national championship when it faces Boston College tonight at the same site.
"It's a great honor," said Geoffrion, who leads the Badgers with 28 goals, including a nation's-best 15 on the power play. "I'm pumped, so happy to win this award.
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