Awards - NCAA (NCHC) Best Defensive Forward
Most Award Wins (Players)
| Wins | Award Winner | Born | Birthplace | Drafted By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Justin Richards (F) | 1998 | Orlando, FL, USA | - | |
| 1 | Tim Washe (F) | 2001 | Clarkston, MI, USA | - | |
| 1 | Noah Laba (F) | 2003 | Northville, MI, USA | New York Rangers (2022) | |
| 1 |  Jami Krannila (F) | 2000 | Pori, FIN | - | |
| 1 | Connor Ford (F) | 1998 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | - | |
| 1 | Shane Pinto (F) | 2000 | Franklin Square, NY, USA | Ottawa Senators (2019) | |
| 1 |  Rhett Gardner (F) | 1996 | Moose Jaw, SK, CAN | Dallas Stars (2016) | |
| 1 | Dominic Toninato (F) | 1994 | Duluth, MN, USA | Toronto Maple Leafs (2012) | |
| 1 | Sean Kuraly (F) | 1993 | Dublin, OH, USA | San Jose Sharks (2011) | |
| 1 | Mark MacMillan (F) | 1992 | Penticton, BC, CAN | Montréal Canadiens (2010) | |
| 1 | Nic Dowd (F) | 1990 | Huntsville, AL, USA | Los Angeles Kings (2009) |
11 players
All Winners (Players)
| S | Award Winner | Born | Birthplace | Drafted By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-25 | Tim Washe (F) | 2001 | Clarkston, MI, USA | - | |
| 23-24 | Noah Laba (F) | 2003 | Northville, MI, USA | New York Rangers (2022) | |
| 22-23 | Jami Krannila (F) | 2000 | Pori, FIN | - | |
| 21-22 | Connor Ford (F) | 1998 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | - | |
| 20-21 | Shane Pinto (F) | 2000 | Franklin Square, NY, USA | Ottawa Senators (2019) | |
| 19-20 | Justin Richards (F) | 1998 | Orlando, FL, USA | - | |
| 18-19 | Justin Richards (F) | 1998 | Orlando, FL, USA | - | |
| 17-18 | Rhett Gardner (F) | 1996 | Moose Jaw, SK, CAN | Dallas Stars (2016) | |
| 16-17 | Dominic Toninato (F) | 1994 | Duluth, MN, USA | Toronto Maple Leafs (2012) | |
| 15-16 | Sean Kuraly (F) | 1993 | Dublin, OH, USA | San Jose Sharks (2011) | |
| 14-15 | Mark MacMillan (F) | 1992 | Penticton, BC, CAN | Montréal Canadiens (2010) | |
| 13-14 | Nic Dowd (F) | 1990 | Huntsville, AL, USA | Los Angeles Kings (2009) |
12 players