The Wayne Dean Sportsmanship Award is an annual award given out at the conclusion of the ECAC Hockey regular season to the student-athlete (men's or women's) who demonstrates the highest level of integrity and sportsmanship. It was first awarded in 2023.
The award is named in honor of former Yale deputy director of athletics, Wayne Dean. Dean played a significant role in the development of ECAC Hockey from the time of his arrival in 1986 to his retirement in 2020. Dean died in November 2020, shortly after his retirement.
Award winners 2023 Danielle Serdachny 2024 Ben Tupker 2025 Kendall Cooper 2026 Stephanie Bourque Winners by school 1 1 2
See also ECAC Hockey Awards
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