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University of New Hampshire Athletics
Jackson Pierson
3/4/2021 6:18:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
Pierson leads the Wildcats with 23 points.
BOSTON – University of New Hampshire junior forward Jackson Pierson (Zionsville, Ind.) has been named a semifinalist for the Walter Brown Award. This honor is awarded annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. This is the nation's oldest college hockey honor which is nationally recognized.
Pierson has tallied eight goals, 15 assists and 23 points this season. He is currently leading the Wildcats in assists and points, while he is second with eight goals. Pierson is tied for third in Hockey East in points, is third in assists and is tied for 10th in goals. He has recorded multiple points in five different games so far this season, including a three-assist performance on Feb. 6 versus UMass Lowell. For his career, Pierson has 18 goals and 44 assists for 62 points over 79 games.
The field of semifinalists are filled out by 11 forwards, five defensemen and three goaltenders. The winner of the award will be announced on March 21 following the conclusion of league playoffs and before the start of the NCAA Tournament. Seven Wildcats have won the Walter Brown Award (Bobby Miller-1977, Ralph Cox-1979, Ty Conklin-2001, Mike Ayers-2003, Steve Saviano-2004, Kevin Regan-2008 and Bobby Butler-2010).
2020-21 Walter Brown Award Semifinalists
American International College: Brennan Kapcheck, Chris Dodero
Bentley: Matt Gosiewski
Boston College: Marc McLaughlin, Matt Boldy, Spencer Knight
Boston University: David Farrance, Jay O'Brien
UMass: Bobby Trivigno, Zac Jones, Matt Kessel
New Hampshire: Jackson Pierson
Northeastern: Zach Solow, Jordan Harris
Providence: Tyce Thompson, Jaxson Stauber
Quinnipiac: Odeen Tufto, Keith Petruzzelli
Sacred Heart: Marc Johnstone
There are numerous ways to stay connected with the UNH men's hockey team. Follow the Wildcats on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Pierson has tallied eight goals, 15 assists and 23 points this season. He is currently leading the Wildcats in assists and points, while he is second with eight goals. Pierson is tied for third in Hockey East in points, is third in assists and is tied for 10th in goals. He has recorded multiple points in five different games so far this season, including a three-assist performance on Feb. 6 versus UMass Lowell. For his career, Pierson has 18 goals and 44 assists for 62 points over 79 games.
The field of semifinalists are filled out by 11 forwards, five defensemen and three goaltenders. The winner of the award will be announced on March 21 following the conclusion of league playoffs and before the start of the NCAA Tournament. Seven Wildcats have won the Walter Brown Award (Bobby Miller-1977, Ralph Cox-1979, Ty Conklin-2001, Mike Ayers-2003, Steve Saviano-2004, Kevin Regan-2008 and Bobby Butler-2010).
2020-21 Walter Brown Award Semifinalists
American International College: Brennan Kapcheck, Chris Dodero
Bentley: Matt Gosiewski
Boston College: Marc McLaughlin, Matt Boldy, Spencer Knight
Boston University: David Farrance, Jay O'Brien
UMass: Bobby Trivigno, Zac Jones, Matt Kessel
New Hampshire: Jackson Pierson
Northeastern: Zach Solow, Jordan Harris
Providence: Tyce Thompson, Jaxson Stauber
Quinnipiac: Odeen Tufto, Keith Petruzzelli
Sacred Heart: Marc Johnstone
There are numerous ways to stay connected with the UNH men's hockey team. Follow the Wildcats on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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