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 The College Hockey Discussion List administrator BITNET/CREN: wts@maine internet: [log in to unmask] 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.