Jamison Roth Student-Athlete of the Year:  #23-Jason Hosko, RMU D-III:  Jason has tallied 13 goals, 20 assists and 8 PIM for the RMU D-III Hockey team.  He was nominated to the 2008-2009 CHE All-Star game.  Academically, Jason is a Jr. at RMU carrying 15 credits with a 3.6 GPA.  He is a leader on and off the ice. He carries the image of RMU and the CHE high and keeps that in mind at all times. When Jason is not playing hockey, he and his brother own their own landscape and snow removal business. They started the company a few years ago and it continues today. Jason often volunteers feeding the homeless and skates for youth hockey programs. 

Sam Kelly Head Coach of the Year: Chris Howard, Fredonia State:  Chris is 24 years old and serving his first full-time season as head coach for the Blue Devil’s.  In his first season as a full-time Head Coach in CHE, Chris leaded his team to the CHE Playoffs ranked #4 with a 9-3-1 league record.  Despite losing in the first round of the CHE Playoffs, Chris will lead FSU in the ACHA D-III National Tournament.  The Blue Devil’s secured their spot in Nationals after two victories at Regional Playoffs a few weeks ago in Philadelphia, PA.  FSU currently hold a 19-5 overall record which is enough to capture the #3 seed in the ACHA D-III Atlantic Region.  Chris is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia in May 2006 with a degree in Finance and Management. 

Ed Bittner General manager of the Year: Deal Lakios, West Virginia D-II:  Dean Lakios has been a part of the WVU Hockey organization for over a decade.  He oversees the proper working order for two teams competing in the D-I and D-II levels of the ACHA.  Dean currently sits as a member of the CHE Board of Directors and has been an integral part of the advancement of collegiate hockey for many years.  Dean is a native of the Buckeye State and offers assistance for anything business matter that arises.  When it comes to history and wisdom, look no further than Dean Lakios.  His contributions to WVU Hockey and CHE will never be matched!!!