

Adjusting to different types of games is something that I've kind of learned at each level I've gone up in. "I think my shot is a big part of my game.

"I think I bring offensive-zone creativity," Caufield said. Caufield scored 88 points (49 goals, 39 assists) in 67 games in two college seasons, and five points (two goals, three assists) in seven games to help the United States win the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. The 20-year-old sophomore led NCAA Division I in goals (30), points (52), power-play goals (11), power-play points (24) and shots on goal (165), and was named Big Ten Player of the Year. Video: Cole Caufield wins the Hobey Baker Award Interesting situation, unique situation, but I couldn't have been happier." I obviously wish I could have been with my Wisconsin teammates and coaches and family. I was ecstatic, and the team went crazy for me. "I was getting dressed to go up to warmups and the coaches had it on their computer in the coaches room. "It was on my mind pretty much the whole day," Caufield said after the game. He scored two goals and had an assist Friday making his professional debut for Laval of the American Hockey League, a 5-3 win at Toronto. 15) of the 2019 NHL Draft, agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract March 27. The other finalists were Shane Pinto, an Ottawa Senators forward prospect from the University of North Dakota and Dryden McKay, a goalie from Minnesota State.Ĭaufield, who was selected by the Canadiens in the first round (No. It's something that I was working for the whole year, so it feels pretty good." "I couldn't be more honored and privileged to receive this award. "It obviously means a lot to me, it means a lot to my school back at Wisconsin," Caufield told NHL Network. The Montreal Canadiens forward prospect from the University of Wisconsin was voted the top men's player in NCAA Division I ice hockey this season.
