Parker Milner made 27 saves en route to earning Most Outstanding Player honors as Boston College won its third NCAA title in five years by beating Ferris State 4-1 Saturday night in the championship game at Tampa Bay Times Forum. "I can't really even describe the excitement," Milner said. "It's amazing and I can't say enough about our team." Steven Whitney scored twice for Boston College, including an empty-netter with 1:03 to play. Paul Carey and Johnny Gaudreau also had goals for the Eagles, who finished the season by winning their last 19 games.

The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation selected Minnesota-Duluth senior forward and Duluth native Jack Connolly for the 2012 Hobey Baker Award, college hockey's highest annual award for its top player. "When I heard my name, my heart was pounding and jumping out of my chest," Connolly told NHL.com. "It was pretty emotional. I never thought this would ever be possible when I came into college hockey."

The leading scorer for the U. of North Dakota hockey team is turning pro. Sophomore Brock Nelson, 20, has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders and will forgo his final two years of college eligibility.