BILL MASTERTON RUMORS

Harding one of three finalists for Masterton Trophy

ST. PAUL, Minn. Minnesota Wild goaltender Josh Harding has been named one of three finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, given annually to the NHL player "who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey." Harding, 28, has been battling with multiple sclerosis since he was diagnosed with the illness late last summer...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Crosby, Harding, McQuaid up for Masterton Trophy

Penguins star Sidney Crosby, Wild goaltender Josh Harding and Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid are this season's nominees for the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award is presented to ''the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.'' Crosby returned to form this year after missing extended...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Adam McQuaid Nominated For Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Lost among the millions of pictures swirling the Internet this morning of Bruins fans celebrating and Leafs fans dejected is the news that the Bill Masterton Trophy nominees have been named.  From Wikipedia: The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Your Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Finalists

NEW YORK (May 14, 2013) -- Center Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, goaltender Josh Harding of the Minnesota Wild and defenseman Adam McQuaid of the Boston Bruins are the three finalists for the 2012-13 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey,” the National...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Mike Augello: Reimer Leafs Nominee For Masterton Trophy

Per the Maple Leafs website: The Toronto chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association has chosen goaltender James Reimer as its nominee for the 2013 Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded for ‘perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey’. Selected 99th overall in the 2006 draft behind 10 other goaltenders, Reimer has attained the No. 1 position with the...
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22 days ago  |  Discuss

Eklund: Erik Karlsson Playing Tonight is Phenomenal. Does He Steal the Masterton?

The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. Winner for 2013? Well, in my opinion taking this whole season into account, the winner of this award should be YOU, the NHL fan. The devoted followers of this sport deserve it for persevering...
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22 days ago  |  Discuss

Staal nominated for Masterton trophy; Girardi gets Good Guy Award

Per Andrew Gross, Marc Staal has been announced as the Rangers’ nominee for the Bill Masterton trophy. The Masterton is awarded to the player “who best exemplifies dedication, perseverance and sportsmanship to hockey.” Staal overcame a concussion that cost him half of last season, and has been out since March after taking a puck to the eye. Gross also noted that Dan Girardi won...
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23 days ago  |  Discuss

Josh Harding Minnesota’s Nominee for Masterton Trophy

From nhl.com: "The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is an annual award under the trusteeship of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association and is given to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey." I could write a frothy paragraph, but you know, I don't think I could add...
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23 days ago  |  Discuss

Brian Elliott is the Masterton Trophy nominee for the St. Louis Blues

The professional hockey writers in St. Louis have selected Brian Elliott as the Masterton Trophy nominee from the St. Louis Blues. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (shortened to Masterton Trophy) is awarded to the individual that exhibits "to a high degree the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey". The award is typically given to a player...
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25 days ago  |  Discuss

Ducks' Hiller up for Masterton Trophy

ANAHEIM, Calif. The Anaheim chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) announced today that goaltender Jonas Hiller has been named a nominee for the 2011-12 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The Masterton Trophy is presented annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. The winner will be selected...
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March 23, 2012  |  Discuss
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