Goalie of the Year Candidates:
Doug Carr, Junior, UMass-Lowell - The majority of UMass-Lowell's success this year will be placed on the wide shoulders of Carr. He played very well last season in their surprising NCAA Tournament run with a 2.13 GAA, 22 wins, four shutouts, and a .928 save percentage. If he builds on last year's performance, expect UMass-Lowell to make another run at an NCAA Tournament berth.
Troy Grosenick, Junior, Union - After a breakout sophomore season between the pipes for Union, Grosenick looks to avoid a let down and continue his dominant ways. His five shutouts tied a Union single-season record, and it should be expected he surpasses that total this season. With a less than exemplary strength of schedule, Grosenick will have to put up far superior numbers to Milner in order to win GOY, but do not put it passed him.
Parker Milner, Senior, Boston College - During BC's incredible title run last season (19 straight wins), Milner posted a 1.09 goals-against average and .960 save percentage with five shutouts. If he plays this entire season the way he finished 2011-2012, he will be a shoo in for Goalie of the Year, and, maybe, Player of the Year while probably winning another National Championship for Boston College.
Frank Slubowski, Sophomore, Western Michigan - Being named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team and a finalist for CCHA Rookie of the year is a pretty strong start to a career. If Slubowski can dodge a sophomore slump, expect him to put up similar, if not better, GAA (2.03) and sv% (.911) numbers again this year. With 20 returning skaters from last year's Mason Cup Champions, things are looking good for Slubowski and Western Michigan this season.
Doug Carr, Junior, UMass-Lowell - The majority of UMass-Lowell's success this year will be placed on the wide shoulders of Carr. He played very well last season in their surprising NCAA Tournament run with a 2.13 GAA, 22 wins, four shutouts, and a .928 save percentage. If he builds on last year's performance, expect UMass-Lowell to make another run at an NCAA Tournament berth.
Troy Grosenick, Junior, Union - After a breakout sophomore season between the pipes for Union, Grosenick looks to avoid a let down and continue his dominant ways. His five shutouts tied a Union single-season record, and it should be expected he surpasses that total this season. With a less than exemplary strength of schedule, Grosenick will have to put up far superior numbers to Milner in order to win GOY, but do not put it passed him.
Parker Milner, Senior, Boston College - During BC's incredible title run last season (19 straight wins), Milner posted a 1.09 goals-against average and .960 save percentage with five shutouts. If he plays this entire season the way he finished 2011-2012, he will be a shoo in for Goalie of the Year, and, maybe, Player of the Year while probably winning another National Championship for Boston College.
Frank Slubowski, Sophomore, Western Michigan - Being named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team and a finalist for CCHA Rookie of the year is a pretty strong start to a career. If Slubowski can dodge a sophomore slump, expect him to put up similar, if not better, GAA (2.03) and sv% (.911) numbers again this year. With 20 returning skaters from last year's Mason Cup Champions, things are looking good for Slubowski and Western Michigan this season.