Avalanche prospect Alex Newhook named NCAA Rookie of the Year

Boston College forward Alex Newhook is this year's recipient of the Tim Taylor Award as the NCAA Division I Men's Rookie of the Year, the university announced Friday.

Newhook is the first Eagles player to earn the honor since it was initially awarded in 2007.

The 19-year-old Colorado Avalanche prospect led all NCAA freshmen with 19 goals and collected 42 points in 34 games, ending the season on a 12-game point streak.

He ranked ninth in the nation in points per game and became the school's first rookie since Colin White to produce 40 points. White, who now plays for the Ottawa Senators, accomplished the feat in 2016.

Boston College also became the first NCAA program to sweep the national Rookie of the Year awards. Hannah Bilka won the women's honor earlier in April.

A few weeks ago, Newhook reiterated his desire to remain at the school for his sophomore season. He told The Athletic's Ryan S. Clark, "I think for me, the plan has not changed as of now," and added that he considered himself in a position of "not being rushed and not being forced out of a good spot."

The Avalanche drafted Newhook 16th overall in 2019.

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