We asked Big Ten hockey players to vote for postseason awards. Here is who they thought were the best …

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TODD D. MILEWSKI [email protected]

The Big Ten asks coaches and some media members near the end of every hockey season to vote on a set of awards honoring player accomplishments. Now it’s time to hear what the players think.

The Wisconsin State Journal gave ballots to those who were closest to the action this season and asked them to weigh in on who were the best players they saw on other teams.

The categories include the best player and the breakdown at each position but also the most underrated and grittiest in the league. Players also voted on their team’s winner for each award.