CHANHASSEN, Minn. — Sun Devil Hockey junior goaltender Joey Daccord has been named one of 10 semifinalists for the 2019 Mike Richter Award, announced Let's Play Hockey on Thursday.
The Mike Richter Award annually recognizes the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men's hockey. Candidates for the Mike Richter Award were determined by nominations from all 60 NCAA Division I men's hockey head coaches. The semifinalists, finalists and winner are selected by a committee of coaches, scouts and members of the media.
In his junior campaign, Daccord started every game for the Sun Devils, posting a 21-12-1 record, .926 save percentage and an NCAA-leading seven shutouts. Among the other nine semifinalists, Daccord is tied for second in wins and shutouts, and ranks third in total minutes played.
He posted five 40-plus save performances, one of which came in an upset overtime victory over then-No. 6 Penn State.
The Ottawa Senators' 2015 draft pick holds a 3.45 cumulative GPA as a business major with a focus in sports & media studies.
The five finalists for the sixth annual award will be announced on Thursday, March 28, with the winner presented on Friday, April 12 at the 2019 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y.
Criteria for the Mike Richter Award:
The Mike Richter Award annually recognizes the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men's hockey. Candidates for the Mike Richter Award were determined by nominations from all 60 NCAA Division I men's hockey head coaches. The semifinalists, finalists and winner are selected by a committee of coaches, scouts and members of the media.
In his junior campaign, Daccord started every game for the Sun Devils, posting a 21-12-1 record, .926 save percentage and an NCAA-leading seven shutouts. Among the other nine semifinalists, Daccord is tied for second in wins and shutouts, and ranks third in total minutes played.
He posted five 40-plus save performances, one of which came in an upset overtime victory over then-No. 6 Penn State.
The Ottawa Senators' 2015 draft pick holds a 3.45 cumulative GPA as a business major with a focus in sports & media studies.
The five finalists for the sixth annual award will be announced on Thursday, March 28, with the winner presented on Friday, April 12 at the 2019 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y.
Criteria for the Mike Richter Award:
- Candidates must display outstanding skills on the ice
- Candidates should be in good academic standing at an NCAA college or university
- Consideration should be given to academic achievement and sportsmanship
- Candidates must comply with all NCAA rules; be full-time students at an NCAA college or university; and complete 50 percent or more of the season
- Consideration should be given to the candidate's activities in the community