ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College Athletic Department announced the 2022-23 Outstanding Senior Athlete Award winners. The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award is voted on by members of the Athletic Department. The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award is based on an individual's athletic and academic success during their career at Adrian College. Sophie Goldberg of the NCAA women's hockey was named the winner of the Female Outstanding Senior Athlete Award while Matus Spodniak of the NCAA men's hockey team was named the Male Outstanding Senior Athlete Award winner.
 
Goldberg had a standout season during the 2022-23 campaign where she capped off her career as a First Team All-American by the AHCA. She was also a NCHA All-Conference selection, the NCHA Slaats Cup MVP, and the 2022-23 Team MVP. During her senior season, Goldberg was named a finalist for the Laura Hurd Award which goes to the Division III Women's Hockey Player of the Year.
 
Goldberg also went on win the Female Athlete of the Year for the Adrian College ACEES in 2023. Goldberg was named NCHA All-Conference in 2022 and was a two-time NCHA All-Academic honoree. In 2022-23, Goldberg led the country in goals against average at 0.83, ranked second in shutouts with 11, and sixth in winning percentage at 0.833.
 
Academically, Goldberg held a 3.3 GPA while double majoring and holding the role of President of the Pre-Health Professionals Society and the Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society.
 
Spodniak also had a standout season during the 2022-23 campaign. Spodniak was named the winner of the Sid Watson Award for the NCAA Division III Men's Hockey Player of the Year. He was also named the NCHA Player of the Year and was the NCAA points leader and goals leader before signing a contract in the ECHL with the Indy Fuel. During his senior season he totaled 58 points on 30 goals and 28 assists. He became the first Adrian College 30-goal scorer since 2008. Spodniak also went on to win the Male Athlete of the Year Award at the 2023 ACEES.
 
Spodniak was a member of the 2022 National Championship team which was the first team to bring a NCAA National Championship to Adrian College. During the championship season, Spodniak totaled 17 goals on 20 assists for 37 points.
 
Spodniak graduated in December from his undergraduate with a degree in Sports Management holding a 3.75 GPA and has moved on to pursuing a Graduate degree.
 
The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award winners will be honored during Homecoming Weekend at the Hall of Fame dinner and the Homecoming football game. Homecoming Weekend for 2023 is September 15-17.