Meet 15 contenders for Minnesota Mr. Hockey and Frank Brimsek Goalie of the Year

Auditions for individual hockey honors are in full force on ice sheets statewide.

Creating a shortlist of deserving seniors for the prestigious Mr. Hockey and Frank Brimsek Senior Goalie of the Year awards in a state rich with talent is tough, but enough season has transpired to warrant informed opinions.

In February we’ll learn the 10 Mr. Hockey Award and three Frank Brimsek Senior Goalie of the Year finalists.

The following lists are designed to pacify hockey fans who seek such things. What else are we going to do all January?

Note: Statistics are through Friday, Jan. 17.

Credentials: Complete player. One of the reasons the Spuds have staying power atop the Minnesota Top 25.

College plan: Michigan State

Credentials: Has scored 24 goals and tallied 43 points.

College plan: Undecided.

Credentials: Will be part of a potentially sizable postseason run.

College plan: Undecided

Credentials: Has 21 assists and emerged as a key playmaker.

College plan: Vermont

Credentials: Has recorded a team-best 23 goals and 51 points through Friday.

College plan: Ohio State

Credentials: A crafty playmaker leading the Spuds with 22 goals and 49 points.

College plan: Minnesota State Mankato

Credentials: Leading the Stars' resurgence this season with team highs in goals (32) and points (56).

College plan: St. Thomas

Credentials: Fit in quite well after transferring from Park of Cottage Grove. Leads the Cadets with 18 goals and 39 points.

College plan: Undecided

Credentials: Ultra competitive and a born leader. Leads the Pioneers with 22 goals and 45 points.

College plan: Holy Cross

Credentials: A player you’d love to have on your team. The Sabers' leader with 25 goals and 41 points.

College plan: North Dakota

Credentials: A dark horse candidate with plenty of pelts to his name. The Rebels' leader with 24 goals and 37 points.

College plan: Wisconsin

Note: Statistics are through Friday, Jan. 17.

Credentials: The award was considered his to lose heading into the season. He made sure he kept his spot with an 8-2-2 record, 1.54 goals-against average and a 93% saves percentage.

College plan: Undecided

Credentials: His Cadets are 12-1, thanks to his 1.37 goals-allowed average and 93% saves percentage.

College plan: undecided

Credentials: Started 7-6-1 while permitting 2.90 goals per game and turning aside 89% of shots faced.

College plan: Undecided

Credentials: Kept the Spuds at 16-1 through Friday by allowing 1.75 goals per game and stopping 92% of shots faced.

College plan: Undecided