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   It\’s hard to win the Bill Masterton trophy. The trophy is awarded to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Bill Masterton winners usually have very touching stories during the season. This year\’s finalists are Craig Anderson of the Ottawa Senators, Andrew Cogliano of the AnaheimContinue reading “2017 Bill Masterton trophy preview”

       The Lady Byng trophy in the NHL is one of a kind. No other sports league awards a trophy similar to the Lady Byng. The Lady Byng is awarded to the player \”adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly, combined with a high standard of playing ability.\” Basically, the formulaContinue reading “2017 Lady Byng trophy preview”

     Many people would tell that being a goalie in hockey is the hardest position in sports. Pucks are always flying at you, and you need to stop them. So winning the Vezina trophy (best goalie) is a great honor. The NHL announced the finalists for this year\’s Vezina trophy. They are Carey Price ofContinue reading “2017 Vezina trophy preview”

       Every defenseman dreams of winning the Norris trophy (best defenseman). The NHL announced the three defenseman who are finalists for the Norris trophy. They are Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks, Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators and Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning.        Burns was drafted as a forward, andContinue reading “2017 Norris trophy preview”

      Matthews (left) and Laine The Calder trophy (best rookie) is special. For every other trophy, a player can be nominated multiple times, and win multiple times. But, you can only be nominated for the Calder once. If you win, congrats. If you lose, too bad. For the 2016-17 season, the NHL announced the finalistsContinue reading “2017 Calder trophy preview”