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The 2012 American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Men's Division 1 Player-of-the-Year Award goes to goalie #33 S.J. Broadt of the University of Delaware, as selected by the Head Coaches of ACHA Men's Division 1.

The other finalists for the Men's Division 1 Player-of-the-Year Award were:

• #12 Michael Macari, Forward, University of Michigan-Dearborn
• #27 Ryan Bachman, Forward, Adrian College
• #10 Michael Schultz, Forward, Ohio University

S.J., a junior from Marlton, NJ, becomes the first Blue Hens player in school history to be honored as the ACHA Men’s Division 1 Player-of-the-Year.

S.J. had an outstanding 2011-2012 season, compiling a 29-2-1 record with a 2.03 GAA, 6 shutouts and a 93.0 Save Percentage.  S.J. led the entire ACHA statistically in both wins and shutouts, while his minutes played and save percentage were second overall.

In the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League (ESCHL), S.J. led the Blue Hens to the Regular-Season Championship with a dazzling 15-1-0 record, and was named the ESCHL’s Most Valuable Player and First Team All-League.

Capping it off, S.J. carried Delaware to its first ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Championship, a 5-1 win over Oakland University in the final.  For his efforts, S.J. was named the Tournament’s Most Valuable Player. 

S.J. was also selected to participate in the 5th Annual ACHA Men’s Division 1 All-Star Game but was unable to attend due to a broken bone in his foot.  

Over his three-year career, SJ has put together an impressive 2.01 GAA, 11 Shutouts, and a .924 Save Percentage.  During the 2010-2011 season, S.J. was awarded 2nd Team All-Tournament at the Men’s Division 1 National Championships and 1st Team All-League in the ESCHL.

Congratulations to S.J. and the other three finalists on a great season!