2019 Cornell Hockey Association Awards

Here is a list/description of the awards given at the Banquet.

The Wendell and Francelia Earle Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
An annual award endowed in perpetuity by the Earle Family, honors Wendell, Cornell Professor and team advisor, who was a frequent host of Cornell Hockey players and their families. The award recipients are the team members from each class who have achieved the highest cumulative grade point average.
Senior - Mitch Vanderlann
Junior - Connor Murphy
Sophomore - Kyle Betts

The Greg Ratushny Award
Presented to the freshman player who best exhibits enthusiasm for both the team and Cornell University, camaraderie with teammates and fellow students, and promise for the future.
Michael Regush

The Cornell Hockey Association Award
Presented to the player whose contribution to the team is not apparent in the box scores. His efforts are more clearly measured in enthusiasm, dedication, desire, and unselfish willingness to give to the team an extra ounce of energy.
Connor Murphy

The Sam Woodside Award
Presented to the senior player who has most improved in overall playing ability and has exhibited team leadership with his play during his career.
Matt Nuttle

The Mark Weiss Memorial Award
Presented to the player who most exemplified from his rookie year through his senior year the same kind of determination and passion that the outstanding young athlete, Mark Weiss, had for life and hockey.
Alec McCrea

The Ironman Award
Presented to the team member who, in spite of being bruised, broken, spliced, or otherwise hurt, most demonstrated the will and determination to overcome injury and contribute to the team.
Brendan Smith

The Bill Doran Sportsmanship Award
Presented to the Cornell player combining all the best attributes that mean sportsmanship, both on and off the ice, as well as being an excellent competitive player
Mitch Vanderlaan

The Joe DeLibero-Stan Tsapis Award
Presented to the player who most nearly exemplifies the skilled efficiency, unselfish dedication, and hard-nosed competitive applications that distinguishes him as representative of Joe DiLibero's and Stan Tsapis' uniqueness.
Kyle Betts

The Crimson Cup Award
Presented to the player whose contribution to the team was outstanding during the season series against Harvard.
Tristen Mullin

The Nicky Bawlf Award
Presented to honor the most valuable player, as determined by a vote of his teammates.
Morgan Barron


Shutout Awards (5)
Matthew Galajda
Harvard 1/18/2019
@Union - 2/1/2019
Clarkson - 2/8/2019
Union - 3/16/2019
Brown (ECAC Tournament) - 3/22/2019

Short Handed Goal
Kyle Betts
vs. Brown (ECAC Tournament) - 3/22/2019