If my memory as a 12-year devotee of Maine hockey serves me correctly, Paul
Kariya was awarded the actual Hobey Baker trophy the day before the 1993
final.  In fact, he even mentioned that while winning the Hobey was quite
an honor, he still felt that winning the national championship would be a
far greater one.  I remember him saying this while he and Jim Montgomery
held the trophy together.
 
Correct me if I'm wrong...
 
-Brian Sprague
 
> ...the Hobey Baker Award *weekend* actually takes place after
> the season is over.  The announcement is what takes place at the final
> four; the actual awarding of the trophy and honoring of the winner
> happens in Minnesota a week or two later.