Michigan’s Fantilli adds to 2023 accolades, selected USCHO.com Player of the Year

Adam Fantilli popped 30 goals this season for Michigan (photo: Michigan Photography).

Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli has been named the USCHO.com Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season, adding to his previous USCHO.com Rookie of the Year honor announced Thursday.

Voters for the award were comprised of the full USCHO.com editorial staff.

The honor comes on the heels of Fantilli being named the Hobey Baker Award winner, Tim Taylor National Rookie of the Year winner, being awarded first team all-American honors, Big Ten freshman of the year, Big Ten tournament most outstanding player, first team all-Big Ten, and making the Big Ten all-rookie team and NCAA all-regional team.

A native of Nobleton, Ont., Fantilli finished the season leading the nation in scoring with 65 points (30 goals, 35 assists) in 36 games, averaging 1.81 points per game, 0.83 goals per game and 0.98 assists per game.

Fantilli is considered a top prospect for the upcoming NHL Draft, which will be held in Nashville June 28-29.

The 2023 All-USCHO teams were announced Thursday.

The 2023 USCHO Coach of the Year was announced earlier Friday.