Barker lands first All-American selection in Men's Hockey program history
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Concordia University Wisconsin freshman defenseman Braydon Barker made quite a bit of history during the 2017-18 season. Barker, who during the season set the single-season assists record, became the first Falcons player to receive a major conference award a few weeks ago when he was chosen as the NCHA Freshman of the Year.
On Thursday, Barker added another first to the CUW Men's Hockey program when he was selected as a Second Team AHCA/CCM All-American, the first All-American in program history.
The AHCA/CCM All-American selections are split into regions, with Barker being a Second-Team selection in the West. The NCHA, arguably the top conference in Division III Men's Hockey had nine players selected to either the First or Second Team. Barker was the only freshman selected in the West.
Barker (Red Deer, Alberta) had one of the most productive seasons in Falcons history in terms of points as serving as the Falcons top blueliner. He recorded 24 points, including the program-record 18 assists. In addition, Barker posted a +18 plus/minus rating. The rookie defender helped CUW hold opponents to 2.55 goals per contest.
The Falcons had their best season in program history in 2017-18 and the addition of Barker's All-American honor only adds to it. CUW won 16 games, most in program history, and clinched a home playoff series in the Harris Cup Playoffs. The Falcons finished third overall in the league standings, behind only Adrian and St. Norbert, two teams who spent most of the season near the top of the national rankings.
The AHCA All-American press release can be found here.
2018 AHCA Division III Men's All-Americans (West)
FIRST TEAM
Goalie – T.J. Black, St. Norbert
Defense – Sean Campbell, St. Norbert
Defense – Cory Dunn, Adrian
Forward – Tanner Froese, St. Norbert
Forward – Tanner Karty, UW-Stevens Point
Forward – Mathew Thompson, Adrian
SECOND TEAM
Goalie – Max Milosek, UW-Stevens Point
Defense – Braydon Barker, Concordia Wisconsin
Defense – Mathias Ahman, UW-Stout
Forward – Lane King, Lawrence
Forward – Taylor McCloy, Adrian
Forward – Hunter Stewart, Marian
