Mercyhurst junior forward Vicki Bendus accepted the Patty Kazmaier Award Saturday at the University of Minnesota. The award is given annually to the top Divison I women’s hockey player during the weekend of the Frozen Four.

Watch Bendus’ acceptance speech above in its entirety and listen below for post-event interviews with Bendus and Mercyhurst coach Michael Sisti.

Vicki Bendus:

Michael Sisti: