University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Chris Imes had a remarkable career at the University of Maine as a member of the men's ice hockey team, leading Maine to its first NCAA Championship in 1992-93. At the time of induction he ranked tied for seventh in career games played with 156 and tied for third in single season games played with 45. Imes captained the 1994-95 NCAA finalist squad and was the runner up for the Hobey Baker Award that year as a defenseman. He was named the Hockey East Player of the Year in 1995 and twice named to the NCAA All-Tournament team. Imes, a two time All-American, received numerous Hockey East and All-New England honors. During his tenure at Maine he received the Harold Alfond Most Valuable Player Award in 1994-95, the Shawn Walsh Defensive Player Award in 1991-92 and 1992-93 and the Dale Lick Academic Achievement Award in 1994-95. In 1994, Imes played for Team USA and saw action in eight games in the Winter Olympics.
