The Vezina Trophy is awarded every year to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is chosen as the best goaltender. At the end of each season, the 30 General Managers of the teams in the National Hockey League vote to determine the goaltender who was the most valuable to his team during the regular season. Before 1981, it was awarded to the goaltender(s) of the team allowing the fewest goals during the regular season; now, the William M. Jennings Trophy is awarded under this previous definition.
Vezina Trophy
Questions and Answers
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.