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 2023-24 Men’s Division 2 Donovan O’Shea 2023-24 Men’s Division 1 Dylan Dix 2024-25 Men’s Division 2 Jack Umina 2024-25 Men’s Division 1 Matthew Dellany