Farrell was presented with the Hobey Baker High School Character Award, an honor given to high school hockey players who exemplify outstanding individual performance both on and off the ice. Since 2003, the Hobey Baker award is an annual prize presented to high school hockey players who represent the idea of Hobey Baker (who is widely considered the first great American hockey player) that “character builds excellence.”More:Criteria to win the Hobey Baker High School Character AwardAs a result, Rudzinsky reached out to Marlborough High boys ice hockey coach Mike O’Brien to discuss a candidate for the award. Yet, in early May, the Hobey Baker High School Character Award finally arrived at Marlborough High. Now, the Hobey Baker High School Character Award has found a new home. “He does everything and all the little things right and he shows up every day with a smile on his face.”And that’s why Matt Farrell is the recipient of the Hobey Baker High School Character Award.

Source: MetroXpress August 04, 2021 10:30 UTC