What is the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy?
Q: What is the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy?
A: The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to a National Hockey League player who best represents perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.
Q: Who selects the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy?
A: The Professional Hockey Writers' Association selects the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
Q: How is the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy chosen?
A: Each team selects one player on their team to be voted on, and then the winner is selected by a vote from the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
Q: What qualities does the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy exhibit?
A: The winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy exhibits perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.
Q: When is the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy given out?
A: The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is given out every year.
Q: Who is the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy often awarded to?
A: The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is often awarded to a player who has come back from career- or even life-threatening illness or injury.
Q: How many times can a player receive the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy?
A: A player can receive the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy only once in his career.