As a writer for Tech Hockey Guide I was given the opportunity to vote for All-WCHA Awards by A Tradition of Excellence. We were asked to vote for First, Second and Third Team All-WCHA, an All-Rookie Team as well as some individual awards; Rookie, Player, Defenseman and Coach of the Year. The results of everyone polled can be found here. And below is how I votes:
All-WCHA First Team
F – Ryan Walters, Nebraska-Omaha
F – Erik Haula, Minnesota
F – Danny Kristo, North Dakota
D – Nate Schmidt, Minnesota
D – Nick Jensen, St. Cloud State
G – Stephon Williams, Minnesota State
All-WCHA Second Team
F – Rylan Schwartz, CC
F – Corban Knight, North Dakota
F – Drew LeBlanc, St. Cloud State
D – Mike Boivin, CC
D – Joey LaLeggia, Denver
G – Adam Wilcox, Minnesota
All-WCHA Third Team
F – Josh Archibald, Nebraska-Omaha
F – Matt Leitner, Minnesota State
F – Alex Petan, Michigan Tech
D – Jake McCabe, Wisconsin
D – Steven Seigo, Michigan Tech
G – Ryan Faragher, St. Cloud State
All-WCHA Rookie Team
F – Alex Petan, Michigan Tech
F – Tony Cameranesi, Minnesota-Duluth
F – Kalle Kossila, Minnesota State
D – Mike Reilly Minnesota
D – Nolan Zajac, Denver
G – Stephon Williams, Minnesota State
WCHA Player of the Year – Ryan Walters, Nebraska-Omaha
WCHA Defensive Player of the Year – Nate Schmidt, Minnesota
WCHA Rookie of the Year – Alex Petan, Michigan Tech
WCHA Coach of the Year – Mike Hastings, Minnesota State