Three graduates of the Ontario Junior Hockey League are on the list of nominees for the 2023 Hobey Baker Memorial Award – awarded annually to the top U.S. college hockey player.

The former OJHLers are:

• Ryan Tverberg - University of Connecticut (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)

• Ayrton Martino - Clarkson University (St. Michael’s Buzzers)

• Gianfranco Cassaro - Rochester Institute of Technology  (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)

Head coaches of NCAA Division I schools nominated the top three players in their league and the top three players in the nation. The criteria against which nominees for the Hobey Baker are considered include:

• Strength of character, on and off the ice

• Contribution to the integrity of the team and outstanding skills in all phases of the game

• Scholastic achievement and sportsmanship

• Compliance with all NCAA rules, including being a full-time student in an accredited college or university and completing 50 percent or more of the season

Fan balloting is open until March 5 at at: https://www.hobeybaker.com/vote

The Top Ten list of finalists will be announced March 15 and Hobey Hat Trick finalists unveiled March 30. 

The 2023 Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced from a field of three Hobey Hat Trick finalists on April 7 during the NCAA Frozen Four Championship in Tampa Bay, FL.