The Men’s Defensive Player of the Year Award is presented to the male student athlete who demonstrates defensive excellence on the ice during the hockey season for the University of Utah Skatin’ Utes.
The award was named after Captain Charles German, who played with the team from 2007-2010.
LIST OF RECIPIENTS
2012-13 Established Charles German
2013-14 Men’s Division 2 Ryan Huras
2014-15 Men’s Division 2 Kurtis Kunz
2015-16 Men’s Division 2 Dean Wilson
2016-17 Men’s Division 2 Tristen Leberknight
2017-18 Men’s Division 2 Tristen Leberknight
2018-19 Men’s Division 1 Brett Myer
2019-20 No award was given
2020-21 No award was given
2021-22 Men’s Division 2 Hayden Tomechak
2021-22 Men’s Division 1 Dylan Dix
2022-23 Men’s Division 2 Zachary Monaco
2022-23 Men’s Division 1 Dylan Dix