University of Maine Athletics

Howard had an outstanding career for the black bears. He was named an All-American in 2004 and was also named to the Hockey East First Team. Hockey East Top Goalie, the Hockey East All-Tournament Team and Hockey East Most Valuable Player in 2004. He led the black bears to a berth in the NCAA title Game that year against Minnesota. He was also named All-New England and team MVP that season. Howard holds NCAA Records for goals against average in a season at 1.19 in 2003-2004 and best save percentage with a .956 mark also in 2003-2004. He set a school record with 63 saves in a triple overtime victory against UMass in the 2004 Hockey East title game. He holds Maine records for career shutouts with 15 and single season shutouts with six. He was one of three finalists for the 2010 calder trophy for NHL Rookie of the Year and went on to become the starting goalie for the Detroit Red Wings.