HOCKEY EAST PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Justin Poirier - Maine
(Fr., F; Valleyfield, Que.)

No player in Hockey East scored more than Justin Poirier’s nine points in just five games in December, good for second in the NCAA. He exploded for a trio of two-goal, three-point outings in his final three games of 2025, including three power-play goals which was the most of any player in the NCAA. His six goals were the most of any Hockey East player as her his 24 shots on net.

Runner-up: Dean Letourneau, Boston College

PRO AMBITIONS ROOKIE OF THE MONTH

Parker Lalonde - Merrimack
(Fr., F; Aberdeen, Sask.)

Parker Lalonde paced all Hockey East players with five assists in just four games in December, helping Merrimack go 3-1-0. His six points were second-best of any first-year player. He ended the month on a run with three multi-point games, scoring one goal and adding five helpers in a trio of wins for the Warriors. He dished out one game-winning assist and set up one game-tying goal.

Runner-up: Jacob Newcombe, New Hampshire

ARMY ROTC DEFENDER OF THE MONTH

Brandon Chabrier - Maine
(Sr., D; Bayville, N.Y.)

Brandon Chabrier tied for the Hockey East lead in blocked shots in December with 13, which was fourth in the nation. He led all Hockey East defenders with five assists and tied for first among all skaters in the category. He also tied for the league lead in points among blueliners with five and had seven shots on goal while recording a plus-three rating.

Runner-up: Seamus Powell, Merrimack

STOP IT GOALTENDING GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH

Tyler Muszelik - UConn
(Sr., G; Long Valley, N.J.)

Among goalies that played at least 100 NCAA minutes in December, Tyler Muszelik was first with a .965 save percentage and second with a 1.00 goals against average. He started the month with a 19-save shutout on the road and racked up 83 saves in his three starts. He is now unbeaten in his last nine outings.

Runner-up: Kyle Chauvette, New Hampshire