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Hobey Baker Award announcement set for 7 p.m. CT on NHL Network

NCAA hockey's top player revealed live tonight.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 221 min read
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Hobey Baker Award announcement set for 7 p.m. CT on NHL Network
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Hobey Baker Award announcement set for 7 p.m. CT on NHL Network
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What happened: The Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner will be announced live at 7 p.m. Central Time from Las Vegas. The event airs on NHL Network and streams at hobeybaker.com. Signal shared by @thauserkstp ahead of the reveal.

Why it matters: The Hobey Baker honors the top NCAA men's hockey player, often a prime NHL draft prospect. Winner boosts draft buzz and team scouting interest. Impacts and prospect rankings ahead of NHL draft.

By the numbers: Finalists (per recent reports): Lane Hutson (Boston Univ., ), JJ O'Brien No injury or standings data relevant.

What to watch: Tune in at 7 p.m. CT for winner reveal. Track post-announcement NHL draft odds shifts for finalists.

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