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Awards - NCAA (NCHC) Best Defensive Forward
Top 10 Winners (Players)
| Wins | Award winner | Born | Birthplace | Drafted by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Justin Richards (F)
|
1998 | Orlando, FL, USA | ||
| 1 |
Noah Laba (F)
|
2003 | Northville, MI, USA | New York Rangers (2022) | |
| 1 |
Jami Krannila (F)
|
2000 | Pori, FIN | ||
| 1 |
Connor Ford (F)
|
1998 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | ||
| 1 |
Shane Pinto (F)
|
2000 | Franklin Square, NY, USA | Ottawa Senators (2019) | |
| 1 |
Rhett Gardner (F)
|
1996 | Moose Jaw, SK, CAN | Dallas Stars (2016) | |
| 1 |
Dominic Toninato (F)
|
1994 | Duluth, MN, USA | Toronto Maple Leafs (2012) | |
| 1 |
Sean Kuraly (F)
|
1993 | Dublin, OH, USA | San Jose Sharks (2011) | |
| 1 |
Mark MacMillan (F)
|
1992 | Penticton, BC, CAN | Montréal Canadiens (2010) | |
| 1 |
Nic Dowd (F)
|
1990 | Huntsville, AL, USA | Los Angeles Kings (2009) |
All Winners (Players)
| Season | Award winner | Born | Birthplace | Drafted by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 |
Noah Laba (F)
|
2003 | Northville, MI, USA | New York Rangers (2022) | |
| 2022-2023 |
Jami Krannila (F)
|
2000 | Pori, FIN | ||
| 2021-2022 |
Connor Ford (F)
|
1998 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | ||
| 2020-2021 |
Shane Pinto (F)
|
2000 | Franklin Square, NY, USA | Ottawa Senators (2019) | |
| 2019-2020 |
Justin Richards (F)
|
1998 | Orlando, FL, USA | ||
| 2018-2019 |
Justin Richards (F)
|
1998 | Orlando, FL, USA | ||
| 2017-2018 |
Rhett Gardner (F)
|
1996 | Moose Jaw, SK, CAN | Dallas Stars (2016) | |
| 2016-2017 |
Dominic Toninato (F)
|
1994 | Duluth, MN, USA | Toronto Maple Leafs (2012) | |
| 2015-2016 |
Sean Kuraly (F)
|
1993 | Dublin, OH, USA | San Jose Sharks (2011) | |
| 2014-2015 |
Mark MacMillan (F)
|
1992 | Penticton, BC, CAN | Montréal Canadiens (2010) | |
| 2013-2014 |
Nic Dowd (F)
|
1990 | Huntsville, AL, USA | Los Angeles Kings (2009) |