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AWARD WINNERS 32 April-May 2026 | ahcahockey.com P rinceton University senior forward Kevin Anderson has been named the winner of the 2025-26 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award as announced by the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA) on April 10 at the Frozen Four in Las Vegas. The award was established by the HCA in honor of former Army player Derek Hines, who was a "consummate team player and team builder." Hines played at Army from 1999-2003 and was a four-year letterwinner as well as a co-captain his senior season. He was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 1, 2005, in Afghanistan. Anderson is the first Princetonian to be selected as the recipient of the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award and fifth ECAC player to be chosen since the award was first presented in 2007. A four-year letterwinner for the Tigers, Anderson served as an alternate captain during the 2025-26 season. He finished his Princeton career with 87 games played, including appearances in 33 of Princeton's 34 games during his senior campaign. Over his Tigers' career, Anderson tallied 18 total points on seven goals and 11 assists. His high-water mark in points came during the 2024-25 season when he had a career-high nine points on five goals and four assists with two power-play goals. A g r i tty fo r wa rd, A n d e rs o n b lo c ked 63 shots over the course of his career and he was 54% on faceoffs over his career winning 75-of-139 draws. "There is not a player on our roster who cares more deeply about his team and teammates than Kevin Anderson," said head coach Ben Syer. "He leads by example — through preparation, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to doing whatever the team needs to win. His competitiveness is genuine and relentless, and he approaches every practice and game with extraordinary focus and intensity. He is a stabilizing presence in the locker room and a constant source of encouragement — not only for team- mates but for our staff as well. Kevin's influence extends well beyond the rink with his meaningful impact in our local commu- Princeton's Kevin Anderson Wins 2026 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award AWARD WINNERS 2 0 2 6 Kevin Anderson DEREK HINES UNSUNG HERO AWARD