University of Minnesota Athletics
WESTRUM NAMED MVP OF GOLDEN GOPHER HOCKEY TEAM
5/7/2001 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
In addition to the presentation of season awards, captains for the 2001-02 team were announced. Co-captains for next season will be seniors-to-be John Pohl and Jordan Leopold. The assistant captain will be sophomore-to-be Grant Potulny. Despite suffering through an injury-plagued season, Pohl finished third on the team in scoring and will serve as captain for the second consecutive season. Leopold was Minnesota's first All-American and Hobey Baker Award finalist in four years. He tied for the nation's lead in defenseman scoring. Potulny was a WCHA All-Rookie selection and led the nation with 16 power-play goals.
2000-01 Golden Gopher Hockey Season Awards:
(All awards are voted on by the players and staff)
John Mariucci Most Valuable Player Award - Erik Westrum
Mike Crupi Award - Most Determined Player - John Pohl
Elwin "Doc" Romnes Leadership/Sportsmanship Award - Dylan Mills
Dr. V. George Nagobads Unsung Hero Award - Matt Koalska
Frank Pond Rookie of the Year Award - Grant Potulny
John Mayasich Outstanding Student-Athlete Award - Dylan Mills
Donald M. Clark Leadership (community service) Award - Jordan Leopold
Tom Mohr Playoff Most Valuable Player Award - Erik Westrum
In addition, awards were given to 2000-01 captains Johnny Pohl, Erik Westrum and Dylan Mills. First career goal awards were presented to freshmen Jon Waibel, Matt Koalska, Grant Potulny, Troy Riddle and Paul Martin. Senior Aaron Miskovich was also recognized for tying the school's career shorthanded goal mark with 10.
