Penguins' Aston-Reese among 10 Hobey Baker finalists
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It's been a nice couple of days for Northeastern forward Zach Aston-Reese.
A day after signing a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the 22-year-old - who leads the nation with 31 goals and sits tied for top spot with 63 points - was named one of the 10 finalists for the 2017 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey on Wednesday.
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Here are the other finalists:
| Player | School | NHL Team Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bitzer | Bemidji State University | Undrafted |
| Anders Bjork | University of Notre Dame | Bruins |
| Will Butcher | University of Denver | Avalanche |
| Spencer Foo | Union College | Undrafted |
| Tyler Kelleher | University of New Hampshire | Undrafted |
| Alexander Kerfoot | Harvard University | Devils |
| Tyler Sheehy | University of Minnesota | Undrafted |
| Mike Vecchione | Union College | Undrafted |
| Charles Williams | Canisius College | Undrafted |
The Hobey Hat Trick (the top three finalists) will be named March 30, while the winner will be crowned April 7.
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