Michigan freshman Adam Fantilli named Hobey Baker winner

Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli has been named the recipient of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, recognizing the top player in college hockey. The Minnesota-based Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced the award Friday. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Adam Fantilli on his outstanding achievement, and we commend him for his dedication, skill, and passion for the sport,” the Hobey Baker Committee said in a statement. The award is named for Hall of Famer Hobey Baker, who played college hockey at Princeton and died shortly after World War I.