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University of New Hampshire Athletics
Jackson Pierson (Photo by China Wong)
Photo by: China Wong
Pierson Named a Semifinalist for the Walter Brown Award for the Second Straight Season
2/7/2022 5:14:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
Pierson leads the Wildcats with 18 points.
BOSTON – For the second straight season, University of New Hampshire senior forward and assistant captain Jackson Pierson (Zionsville, Ind.) has been named a semifinalist for the 70th annual 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 leads the team with 11 goals and 18 points. His four game-winning goals are tied for first in Hockey East and are tied for seventh in the nation. His 218 faceoffs won are third in Hockey East and tied for eighth in the nation. For his career, he has 30 goals and 52 assists for 82 points over 107 games.
The field of semifinalists are filled out by 14 forwards, seven defensemen and four goaltenders. The finalists and winner of the award will be announced in March 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).
The Wildcats return to action on Friday, Feb. 11 at Vermont at 7 p.m. and then will take on No. 13 UMass Lowell at the Whittemore Center on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. presented by Dunkin'. Both games are on College SportsLive. Go here for tickets or call 603-862-4000.
2021-22 Walter Brown Award Semifinalists
American International College: Jake Kucharski, Brian Rigali
Bentley University: Drew Bavaro
Boston College: Marc McLaughlin, Jack St. Ivany
Boston University: Drew Commesso, Jay O'Brien
Harvard: Nick Abruzzese, Sean Farrell, Henry Thrun
UMass: Scott Morrow, Bobby Trivigno
Merrimack: Declan Carlisle, Liam Walsh
New Hampshire: Jackson Pierson
Northeastern: Jordan Harris, Aidan McDonough
Providence: Brett Berard, Parker Ford, Jaxson Stauber
Quinnipiac: Wyatt Bongiovanni, Zach Metsa, Dylan St. Cyr
Sacred Heart: Austin Magera
There are numerous ways to stay connected with the UNH men's hockey team. Follow the Wildcats on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Pierson leads the team with 11 goals and 18 points. His four game-winning goals are tied for first in Hockey East and are tied for seventh in the nation. His 218 faceoffs won are third in Hockey East and tied for eighth in the nation. For his career, he has 30 goals and 52 assists for 82 points over 107 games.
The field of semifinalists are filled out by 14 forwards, seven defensemen and four goaltenders. The finalists and winner of the award will be announced in March 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).
The Wildcats return to action on Friday, Feb. 11 at Vermont at 7 p.m. and then will take on No. 13 UMass Lowell at the Whittemore Center on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. presented by Dunkin'. Both games are on College SportsLive. Go here for tickets or call 603-862-4000.
2021-22 Walter Brown Award Semifinalists
American International College: Jake Kucharski, Brian Rigali
Bentley University: Drew Bavaro
Boston College: Marc McLaughlin, Jack St. Ivany
Boston University: Drew Commesso, Jay O'Brien
Harvard: Nick Abruzzese, Sean Farrell, Henry Thrun
UMass: Scott Morrow, Bobby Trivigno
Merrimack: Declan Carlisle, Liam Walsh
New Hampshire: Jackson Pierson
Northeastern: Jordan Harris, Aidan McDonough
Providence: Brett Berard, Parker Ford, Jaxson Stauber
Quinnipiac: Wyatt Bongiovanni, Zach Metsa, Dylan St. Cyr
Sacred Heart: Austin Magera
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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