MARQUETTE, Mich. â€Â“ The Northern Michigan University hockey awards banquet was held on Wednesday night and the following wonawards:

Jim Mussatto Memorial Fitness Award â€Â“ Patrick Murphy

Brad Werenka Coaches Academic Award â€Â“ Kevin Gardner

Ed Ward Most Improved Player Award â€Â“ Tim Hartung

Clara Pantalone Memorial Community Service Award â€Â“ AlanSwanson

Dallas Drake Defensive Player of the Year Award â€Â“ RobLehtinen

Steve Bozek Plus-Minus Award â€Â“ Nathan Oystrick

Tom Laidlaw Best Defenseman Award â€Â“ Nathan Oystrick

Dennis Sibilsky Memorial Senior Award â€Â“ Tuomas Tarkki

Steve Weeks Unsung Hero Award â€Â“ Geoff Waugh

Don Waddell Best Freshman Award â€Â“ Mike Santorelli

Bill Joyce Best Forward Award â€Â“ Andrew Contois

Gary Emmons Most Valuable Player Award â€Â“ Tuomas Tarkki