Connolly was named the 2007 -- 08 season USHL Rookie of the Year and USA Hockey Player of the Year .
First - year forward Connolly led the league in scoring , finishing with 26 goals and 46 assists for 72 points .
forward was named the 2007 -- 08 season USHL Rookie of the Year and USA Hockey Player of the Year .
First - year forward Connolly led the league in scoring , finishing with 26 goals and 46 assists for 72 points .