Minnesota State’s Dryden McKay wins the 2022 Hobey Baker Award
Minnesota State goalie Dryden McKay talks with the media after being named the 2022 winner of the Hobey Baker Award on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Boston.
I feel as if McKayâs accomplishments wonât be fully appreciated by college hockey fans for many years. In NCAA history he is first in shutouts, second in goals-against average, second in wins, and around ninth all-time in save percentage. But his lasting legacy will be his longevity, as I doubt many college goalies in the future who put up his numbers over their first couple of years will stay all four seasons like McKay did. Yes, we are in a bit of a Dead Puck Era for college hockey, and MSU was able to face some weak programs in turmoil over his career, but he has undoubtedly put his name right up there with the likes of Tony Esposito, Ken Dryden, Robb Stauber and Ryan Miller among the best goalies in Division I history.
Way to go Dryden! Donât know if you will see this, but I was a sixth grade teacher of yours and I saw your passion in hockey back then. Dryden keep following your dreams and continue making us all proud of the man you are becoming.
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What an amazing accomplishment by such a humble and grounded young man, Congratulations!
I feel as if McKayâs accomplishments wonât be fully appreciated by college hockey fans for many years. In NCAA history he is first in shutouts, second in goals-against average, second in wins, and around ninth all-time in save percentage. But his lasting legacy will be his longevity, as I doubt many college goalies in the future who put up his numbers over their first couple of years will stay all four seasons like McKay did. Yes, we are in a bit of a Dead Puck Era for college hockey, and MSU was able to face some weak programs in turmoil over his career, but he has undoubtedly put his name right up there with the likes of Tony Esposito, Ken Dryden, Robb Stauber and Ryan Miller among the best goalies in Division I history.
Way to go Dryden! Donât know if you will see this, but I was a sixth grade teacher of yours and I saw your passion in hockey back then. Dryden keep following your dreams and continue making us all proud of the man you are becoming.
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Seems like a beauty, welcome to LeafLand. GO LEAFS GO!
lay off the steroids though đ