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SB Nation College hockey polled internet media members that cover the Big Ten for their all-conference picks. I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation this year. Listed below are my votes, as well as the actual winners.
The SB Nation College Hockey Big Ten Media Postseason Awards were voted on by 14 media members that cover the Big Ten. Media from all six Big Ten schools and national coverage participated. Votes were compiled by SB Nation College Hockey.
Individual Awards:
Big Ten Most Valuable Player:
My pick: Jake Hildebrand, Michigan State
Actual pick: Zach Hyman, Michigan
Also receiving votes: Mike Reilly, Minnesota
Big Ten Coach of the Year:
My pick: No selection
Actual pick: Guy Gadowsky, Penn State
Also receiving votes: Tom Anastos, Michigan State; Don Lucia, Minnesota
Big Ten Freshman of the Year:
My pick: Dylan Larkin, Michigan
Actual pick: Dylan Larkin, Michigan
Also receiving votes: Zach Werenski, Michigan
2014-15 All-Big Ten First Team
My picks:
F-Zach Hyman, Michigan
F-Casey Bailey, Penn State
F-Kyle Rau, Minnesota
F-Brady Skjei, Minnesoa
F-Mikey Reilly, Minnesota
G-Jake Hildebrand, Michigan Sate
Actual picks:
F-Zach Hyman, Michigan**
F-Casey Bailey, Penn State
F-Kyle Rau, Minnesota
F-Mikey Reilly, Minnesota**
F-Zach Werenski, Michigan
G-Jake Hildebrand, Michigan Sate**
**Unanimous Selection
2014-15 All-Big Ten Second Team
My picks:
F-Dylan Larkin, Michigan
F-Travis Boyd, Minnesota
F-Grant Besse, Wisconsin
D-Zach Werenski, Michigan
D-Travis Walsh, Michigan Sate
G-No selection
Actual picks:
F- Dylan Larkin, Michigan
F- Travis Boyd, Minnesota
F- Taylor Holstrom, Penn State
D- Travis Walsh, Michigan State
D- Michael Downing, Michigan
G- Adam Wilcox, Minnesota
2014-15 All-Big Ten Rookie Team
My picks:
F-Dylan Larkin, Michigan
F-Scott Conway, Penn State
F-Matthew Weis, Ohio State
D-Zach Werenski, Michigan
D-Jack Dougherty, Wisconsin
G-None Eligible
Actual picks:
F-Dylan Larkin, Michigan
F-Scott Conway, Penn State
F-Matthew Weis, Ohio State
D-Zach Werenski, Michigan
D-Josh Jacobs, Michigan State
G-None Eligible
Also nominated: Leon Bristedt (Minnesota), Luke Stork (Ohio State), Erik Autio (Penn State), Cutler Martin (Michigan).
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