The Walter Brown Trophy is an annual award presented to the most outstanding college hockey player in the New England region. Named after Walter Brown, a former coach and athletic director at Boston University, the trophy recognizes exceptional talent and sportsmanship in collegiate ice hockey. The award is typically given at the end of the college hockey season and is determined by a voting process that includes coaches, sportswriters, and other hockey officials. It highlights the achievements of players from various universities, contributing to the rich tradition of college hockey in the United States.