Perhaps someone else might type or summarize the Hobey Baker article
   in the NCAA 1992 Final Four Program (by Bill Esposito), but I thought
   some of you might be interested in some other details of the award
   (as taken from the May 12, 1992 issue of the "Friends of Maine Hockey
   Newsletter").
 
   Yours in college hockey,
 
   Wayne Smith
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How the balloting for the Hobey Baker Award works
 
Every head coach at an accredited NCAA or NAIA school receives one
ballot.  Coaches are asked to pick the top three players in their league
and the top three players in the nation (two separate rankings, three
players each;  a player may be listed both places, and a coach can vote
for his own player).
 
Approximately 120 schools are eligible.  The ballots are tabulated by an
accounting firm, and the top ten candidates are named.
 
The top 10 names advance to the Selection Committee, and this committee
decides the eventual winner.  The committee is divided into geographical
regions - West, Central, East - and each region has representatives from
the following groups: print media, electronic media, NHL scout, and
American Coaches Association member.  The 16th member is an at-large
representative of USA Hockey.
 
Selection Committee terms are 3 years, and members may be reappointed.
Selection Committee nominees are approved by a six-member Advisory
Committee representing the expertise in all facets of hockey.
 
The award criteria for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award are as follows.
 
1) Candidates must exhibit strength of character both on and off the ice.
 
2) Candidates must contribute to the integrity of the team and display
   outstanding skills in all phases of the game.
 
3) Consideration should be given to scholastic achievement,
   sportsmanship, and aspirations.
 
4) Candidates must comply with all NCAA rules;  be full-time students in
   an accredited NCAA or NAIA college or university;  and complete 50% or
   more of the season.