Junior forward Shane Conacher of the Canisius College hockey team is among the players nominated for the Hobey Baker Award, handed out to the nation's top collegiate player.

Fans can vote for the player they believe deserves the award through HobeyBaker.com or via the Hobey Facebook page. The first phase ends March 6 and the list will be narrowed down to 10 semifinalists with the second phase beginning on March 17.

Conacher ranks among the best players in the country this season. The junior currently places fifth nationally with 33 points, seventh with 16 goals, 13th with 17 assists and second with five game-winning goals.

During his career, Conacher has amassed 93 points on 33 goals and 60 assists. He is just seven points shy of becoming the 10th Griff in the program's Division I history with 100 career points and the second junior to reach the mark.

Conacher and the Griffs return to the ice on Friday with a pair of road games at Holy Cross. The schools open the two-game series at 7:05 p.m.