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The 2014 American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Men's Division 1 Rookie-of-the-Year Award goes to goalie #35 Robert Levin of Arizona State University, as selected by the Head Coaches of ACHA Men's Division 1.
 
The other finalists for the Men's Division 1 Rookie-of-the-Year Award were:

• #86 Robert Ward, Forward, Liberty University
• #14 Jeremy Johnson, Forward, Minot State University
• #6 Patrick Spellacy, Forward, Ohio University

 
Robert, a freshman from Highland Park, IL, becomes the first Sun Devils’ player in school history to be honored as the ACHA Men’s Division 1 Rookie-of-the-Year.
 
Robert, known throughout the Arizona State program as the team’s hardest working player both on and off the ice set the tone in net for the Sun Devils from the moment he stepped foot on campus in Tempe.   His unparalleled work ethic and ability to battle to make every big save established the tone early for the Sun Devils.
 
In his first start against arch-rival University of Arizona, Levin registered his first collegiate shutout of his career.  From that point on, there was no looking back for Levin as he went on to register 5 more regular season shutouts en route to a 1.12 G.A.A, 95.6 regular season save percentage, and an 18 win – 1 loss regular season record, shattering the record books for goaltending at Arizona State.  Robert was also named 1st Team All-Western Collegiate Hockey League (WCHL) and WCHL Rookie of The Year.  Levin posted a perfect 4-0 record at the ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Tournament registering two more shutouts in post season play and guided the Sun Devils to their first ever ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Championship, culminating in being named the Tournament Most Valuable Player.
 
Robert came to Arizona State after a very successful junior career in the Eastern Junior Hockey League for the South Shore Kings.
 
Congratulations to Robert and the other three finalists on a great season!