Since 2014, the Mike Richter Award has been awarded annually to the top goalie in Division I college hockey.

Criteria for the award are as follows:

Candidates must display outstanding skills on the ice

Candidates should be in good academic standing at an NCAA college or university

Consideration should be given to academic achievement and sportsmanship

Candidates must comply with all NCAA rules; be full-time students at an NCAA college or university; and complete 50 percent or more of the season

Consideration should be given to the candidate’s activities in the community