April 2, 2009
LOWELL, Mass. (Apr. 2, 2009) – Sophomore defenseman Maury Edwards (Rocky Rapids, Alta.) was named to the 2008-09 New England Men’s Division I All-Star team. The announcement was made Thursday morning.
The award is just the latest of many post season honors Edwards has received. He was also named a Hockey East First Team All-Star and to the Hockey East All-Tournament team.
Edwards finished second on the River Hawks and was third among Hockey East defensemen with 29 points. He was third on the team in goals (11), tied for second in assists (18) and tied for third in plus/minus (+11).
Edwards also led the squad in power play points (15) and tied for the team-lead with seven power play goals. He was third on the River Hawks with six multi-point games in 2008-09.
Edwards was the first UML defenseman to score 10 goals since Ron Hainsey in 2000-01. Hainsey was the last River Hawks to be named a first team all-star before Edwards.
Edwards led Hockey East defensemen in scoring in league games with 25 points in 27 games. He had nine goals and 16 assists.
Edwards, who had 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in the last 22 games, has been named to the Hockey East Weekly Top Performers list four times this year.
Edwards was named to the 2008 Hockey East All-Rookie Team.
The award winners and all-star teams will be presented at the annual awards banquet on Monday, April 13 at the Prince Restaurant in Saugus, Mass. For tickets call (617) 373-7409.
2008-09 New England Men’s Div. I All-Stars
Goalies: Kieran Millan (Boston University), Brad Thiessen (Northeastern)
Defense: Alex Biega (Harvard), Maury Edwards (UMass Lowell), Matt Gilroy (Boston University), Kevin Shattenkirk (Boston University)
Forwards: Mark Arcobello (Yale), Brock Bradford (Boston College), James Marcou (Massachusetts), Viktor Stalberg (Vermont), Colin Wilson (Boston University), James van Riemsdyk (New Hampshire)
2008-09 New England Hockey Awards
Clark Hodder Award (Coach of the Year): Greg Cronin (Northeastern)
Leonard Fowle Award (Most Valuable Player): Brad Thiessen (Northeastern)
George C. Carens (Rookie of the Year): Kieran Millan (Boston University)
Herb Gallahger Award (Best Forward): Colin Wilson (Boston University)
Bob Monahan Award (Best Defenseman): Matt Gilroy (Boston University)
Paul Hines Award (Most Improved): Viktor Stalberg (Vermont)
Frank Jones Award (Best Defensive Forward): Joe Vitale (Northeastern)
Joe Tomasello Award (Unsung Hero): Matt Vokes (Brown)
Parker/York Award (Contribution to New England Hockey): John Dunham (Trinity)
