The Maizer

March 31st, 2016 at 12:24 PM ^

His competition:

Thatcher Demko -- Junior goalie from Boston College

Jimmy Vesey -- Senior forward from Harvard

Vesey had 22 goals and 24 assists to Connor's 35 goals and 36 assists.

stephenrjking

March 31st, 2016 at 12:31 PM ^

Vesey actually had a better season last year, statistically. Demko started very hot this year and has been good all season; he is the only one to make the Frozen Four.

Anyone other than Connor would be a crime.

Harverine

March 31st, 2016 at 1:21 PM ^

Is there a reason we didn't get Cam Johnson (North Dakota goalie) from Troy, MI? He's a Richter Award finalist and led the nation in GAA and save percentage. We've had problems in net for some time now and we let one of the best in the country end up at UND. 

stephenrjking

March 31st, 2016 at 1:30 PM ^

Nobody knew he would be one of the best in the country. He is a late bloomer, a guy who finally got going years out of high school. Nobody knew he'd perform this well.

And he played junior hockey in Fargo.

To be honest I don't think he'd be that much of an upgrade in net--Michigan's major problems are in front of goal. Racine was fine.

gwkrlghl

March 31st, 2016 at 2:42 PM ^

the perception of the Big Ten being weak plus Connor's relative non-production in the tournament. I still think he'll win by a bit, but if he had gotten a goal or two in the tournament I'd feel rosier