Vannelli was named as an alternate captain in his junior season and posted career highs in goals ( 26 ) assists ( 43 ) and points ( 69 ) en route to leading the team in scoring . Vannelli led Minnesota to their third consecutive championship appearance and , unsatisfied with the result in 1975 , took matters into his own hands with a 5-point night , 1 away from the tournament record . Vannelli had a hand in 5 of the Gophers ' six goals on the night , and was named as the Tournament MOP for his offenseive outburst . He remained with Minnesota for his senior season and again led the team in scoring , though the Gophers finished with a losing record
Tournament MOP
List of NCAA Division I Ice Hockey Tournament Most Outstanding Player
Tom Vannelli