Four Oakland University hockey players were honored by the Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League Feb. 27 for their performances this season.

Senior captain Brian Baker was named to the GLCHL All-Defensive team. This is Baker’s second time being honored by the GLCHL.

“It makes me feel good,” Baker said. “It shows that hard work pays off when recognized by coaches on the league.”

Baker said he enjoys being a leader for the team.

“I think being captain on the team, you’re the leader on and off the ice. You have to behave the right way and be a good example for the other players,” Baker said.

Along with racking up 14 goals and 33 assists in his final season with the Grizzlies, Baker said he also created friendships.

“The guys are really close and we have bonded throughout the season,” he said. “We always have a good time together.”

Although it is the end for Baker, it is just the beginning for freshman defenseman Ian Jacobs.

“It was a good season and I am looking forward to another great season next year for us,” Jacobs said. “Next year we hope to get support and hopefully people come out and watch us next year.”

Jacobs echoed Baker’s sentiments when it comes to bonding with his teammates.

“Being surrounded by an awesome group of guys like this is one of the best parts about playing here,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs has earned honors by the GLCHL to the 2013 All-Rookie team. Jacobs is the youngest on the team to be honored by the GLCHL. He has eight goals and 19 assists this season.

“It feels good knowing that I am the youngest out of the guys and hopefully next year I will be in a position like Dustin, Brian and Bill: winning awards again,” Jacobs said.

Sophomore defenseman assistant captain Dustin Hopfner and sophomore forward Billy Balent were also named Second Team All-League by the GLCHL.

Head Coach Jeremy Bachusz said it was nice being able to see the players grow throughout the season.

“All four of the guys deserve the award and are pretty consistent and are noticed by other coaches in the league,” Bachusz said.

The team faced part of the national tournament this past weekend in Bensenville, Ill. The tournament was held March 1-6. The team lost in the quarter finals against Oklahoma University in overtime with a score of 5-4 Saturday.

“I am definitely proud of the guys and it has been a fun year,” Bachusz said. “I am disappointed (in how) we finished, but still proud of the team.”