I didn't know where else to post this. I was in Tampa this week for college hockey's Frozen Four. While there, I had an opportunity to attend the Hobey Baker award ceremony, which is basically the Heisman of college hockey. There are a few other awards given out too. One of the most meaningful is the Derek Hines Unsung Hero award. It is named for a former Army Hockey player who was killed in the line of duty. It is given annually to the player who best exemplifies character, intelligence and work ethic.
Noah Wilson from Army won it this year. He was at the Hobey ceremony, in uniform, with Coach Riley. I had the chance to speak with both of them. We were surrounded by players from Michigan, Minnesota, etc who were going to sign NHL contracts shortly. Meanwhile, Noah was focused on graduation, commissioning, and his first duty assignment as a field artillery officer. Coach Riley was as humble and gracious as ever. I also talked to Noah's brother, a former Army hockey player who is serving at Fort Riley.
These guys all made me so proud to be a West Point graduate! Congrats to Noah!
https://goarmywestpoint.com/news/20...hca-derek-hines-unsung-hero-award-winner.aspx
