HARTFORD, Conn., June 14 -- Men's ice hockey letterwinner Mikko Auvinen (Heinola, Finland) was presented the 1999-00 ECAC Award as the top senior male scholar-athlete at Trinity College.

Auvinen was presented the award by Trinity College President Evan Dobelle at a ceremony on May 1 at the President's house. He was also honored by President Dobelle and Director of Athletics Richard Hazelton at the College's annual Senior Banquet that evening.

Auvinen was a starter at forward for the Bantam men's ice hockey squad, which compiled a 9-14 dual record this seasons, and finished fifth on the team in scoring with seven goals and 10 assists. He was a member of the 1999-00 NESCAC All-Academic Team in 1998-99 and 1999-00.

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