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April 2, 2009
LOWELL, Mass. (Apr. 2, 2009) – Sophomore defenseman Maury Edwards (Rocky Rapids, Alta.) was named to the 2008-09 New England Men’s Division I All-Star team. The announcement was made Thursday morning. The award is just the latest of many post season honors Edwards has received. He was also named a Hockey East First Team All-Star and to the Hockey East All-Tournament team. Edwards finished second on the River Hawks and was third among Hockey East defensemen with 29 points. He was third on the team in goals (11), tied for second in assists (18) and tied for third in plus/minus (+11). Edwards also led the squad in power play points (15) and tied for the team-lead with seven power play goals. He was third on the River Hawks with six multi-point games in 2008-09. Edwards was the first UML defenseman to score 10 goals since Ron Hainsey in 2000-01. Hainsey was the last River Hawks to be named a first team all-star before Edwards. Edwards led Hockey East defensemen in scoring in league games with 25 points in 27 games. He had nine goals and 16 assists. Edwards, who had 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in the last 22 games, has been named to the Hockey East Weekly Top Performers list four times this year. Edwards was named to the 2008 Hockey East All-Rookie Team. The award winners and all-star teams will be presented at the annual awards banquet on Monday, April 13 at the Prince Restaurant in Saugus, Mass. For tickets call (617) 373-7409. 2008-09 New England Men’s Div. I All-Stars 2008-09 New England Hockey Awards |
