Boston, MA — Jude Kurtas has been named one of 36 semi-finalists for the 25th annual Joe Concannon Award, which is presented each year to the top American-born NCAA Division II or III hockey player in New England. The announcement was made by Tim Whelan Jr., President of the Gridiron Club of New England.
Established in 2001, the Joe Concannon Award honors the late longtime Boston Globe writer Joe Concannon, who was known for his passion for hockey and his unwavering support of amateur athletics.
UMass Boston is one of 22 institutions represented among this year's candidates, with Kurtas serving as one of six selections from the Little East Conference.
Kurtas currently leads the Beacons in points (28) and assists (17) and is tied for the team lead in goals with 11. His scoring totals include two power-play goals and two game-winning goals.
The Gridiron Club will announce the finalists and the recipient of the 25th Joe Concannon Award in March following the conclusion of conference playoffs and prior to the start of the NCAA Division III Frozen Four, scheduled for March 27–29 in Utica, N.Y.
