NEW YORK -- Defenseman Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens is the 2024-25 recipient of the **Calder Memorial Trophy**, presented “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

In 77 games at BU, Hutson led all active NCAA defenseman with 97 points (30 goals, 67 assists). Huston received 165 of a possible 191 first-place votes. Fellow former BU alum and San Jose Sharks center finished third in the voting.

Winning 165 of a possible 191 first-place votes, Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie Tuesday.