Chu named Kazmaier winner

After having proved herself on the international stage as a two-time Olympic medalist, senior forward Julie Chu recently earned more than a bit of validation as the nation’s top collegiate player by taking home the prestigious Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.

Given annually since 1998 by the USA Hockey Foundation, the award was presented to Chu during a March 17 ceremony in Lake Placid, N.Y. Chu was selected from a field of three finalists that included 2006 winner Sara Bauer of Wisconsin and Mercyhurst freshman Meghan Agosta. A 13-member selection committee consisting of coaches, media members, and a representative from USA Hockey selected Chu.

Chu joins four other Crimson icers to accept the award. Harvard’s past recipients include A.J. Mleczko ’99 in 1999, Jennifer Botterill ’03 in 2001 and 2003, and Angela Ruggiero ’04 in 2004.

A top-10 finalist for the award during her sophomore season, Chu was named co-Ivy League player of the year this past season in addition to getting picked unanimously to the first team All-ECAC. She finished the year ranked first nationally in points per game (2.20), assists (48), and assists per game (1.60). Chu finished her playing career at Harvard with a school-record 196 career assists. With her 88 goals, she will graduate in third place on Harvard’s career scoring chart with 284 points.

A top-10 finalist for the award during her sophomore season, Chu was named co-Ivy League player of the year this past season in addition to getting picked unanimously to the first team All-ECAC. She finished the year ranked first nationally in points per game (2.20), assists (48), and assists per game (1.60). Chu finished her playing career at Harvard with a school-record 196 career assists. With her 88 goals, she will graduate in third place on Harvard’s career scoring chart with 284 points.