CHRISTIAN HANSON

Christian Hanson, Athlete of Distinction, Hockey—Peters Township HS and University of Notre Dame—As a sophomore he helped the Indians win their first-ever state championship and scored four goals with three assists in the championship game. Hanson also starred for the USHL’s Tri-City Storm before leading Notre Dame to the program’s first two CHA regular season and playoff titles with three NCAA Tournament appearances and one national Frozen Four showing. He signed a two-year NHL contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs six days after finishing his collegiate career in the spring of 2008. He scored his first NHL goal against Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur and played 42 games with the Leafs with nine points. In 2010 he received First Star honors after scoring two goals and an assist during a 4-3 Toronto overtime win against Montreal. Hanson also represented Team USA at the 2010 Men’s World Hockey Championships and played in that year’s AHL all-star game. He also played 96 games with 65 points for the AHL Toronto Mallies and 182 additional AHL games with 66 points. He is the son of Dave Hanson of the fabled Hanson brothers.