Wisconsin players who were named award winners Monday at the Badgers' post-season get-together:
MVP: sophomore defenseman Justin Schultz ... he had 18 goals, 47 points, was first team all-america pick
Most improved: sophomore forward Ryan Little and freshman forward Jefferson Dahl
Most competitive: senior forward Patrick Johnson
Seventh man award: senior forward Podge Turnbull
Unsung hero and scholastic award: senior goalie Scott Gudmandson
Most consistent: freshman forward Mike Mersch, he led Badgers with a plus-23 rating, which determined award winner ... close second was junior defenseman Jake Gardiner, plus-21
Community service: senior forward and captain Sean Dolan
DU HONORS ITS OWN
Denver's award winners from Friday gathering:
MVP: senior forward and captain Kyle Ostrow
Most Inspirational: senior forward and assistant captain Jesse Martin ... he suffered a season-ending neck injury on Oct. 30
Leading scorer and Star of the Year: sophomore forward Drew Shore
Top freshman: forward Jason Zucker
Most Improved: freshman forward Jarrod Mermis
Sportsmanship: senior defenseman Chris Nutini
Top scholar-athlete: Nutini ad sophomore forward Shawn Ostrow
Best defensive player: freshman goalie Sam Brittain
Community service: senior forward Anthony Maiani