What is the Vezina Trophy?
Q: What is the Vezina Trophy?
A: The Vezina Trophy is an annual award presented to the National Hockey League's best goaltender.
Q: Who votes to determine the recipient of the Vezina Trophy?
A: The 30 General Managers of the teams in the National Hockey League vote to determine the best goaltender.
Q: How is the recipient of the Vezina Trophy chosen?
A: The best goaltender is chosen based on his value to his team during the regular season.
Q: Was the criteria for the Vezina Trophy different before 1981?
A: Yes, before 1981, it was awarded to the goaltender(s) of the team allowing the fewest goals during the regular season.
Q: What is awarded under the previous definition of the Vezina Trophy?
A: The William M. Jennings Trophy is awarded under the previous definition of the Vezina Trophy.
Q: How many General Managers vote to determine the recipient of the Vezina Trophy?
A: 30 General Managers vote to determine the best goaltender.
Q: What is the purpose of the Vezina Trophy?
A: The purpose of the Vezina Trophy is to recognize the best goaltender in the National Hockey League.
