NHL Awards Recap

By Scott Antoszewski

The NHL’s post season awards were handed out on Wednesday night in Vegas, and no, I didn’t win MVP. Here’s who did win and a few comments:

Hart Memorial Trophy, MVP: Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks. This is being called a huge upset as he beat Ovechkin and Crosby. I think it’s good for the sport to have a different guy as MVP. He did lead the league in goal scoring which netted him the Art Ross Trophy as well.

Ted Lindsay Award: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals. This is the “players” MVP, as this award is voted on by the players.

Norris Trophy: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks. The Norris is awarded for the best defenseman. Keith’s win signals a “changing of the guard” from the veteran defensemen like Nicklas Lidstrom.

Calder Trophy, Rookie of the Year: Tyler Myers, Buffalo Sabres. This was a mild upset, considering he beat out Matt Duschene, but certainly not a surprise.

Vezna Trophy, Top Goalie: Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres. I think we all know why he won this. He’s awesome.

Jack Adams Award, Top Coach: Dave Tippett, Phoenix Coyotes. Phoenix came within one win of getting to round two of the playoffs. Considering where they came from. Enough said.

Golden Match-Up

By Abe

Tension is thick as we head into the gold medal game, Canada vs. USA. This should be a very good game with both teams being lead by strong goalie play, Ryan Miller for USA and Roberto Luongo for Canada. In their previous match up USA took the victory 5-3, the loss cost Canada's goalie his starting job. Even though Marty Brodeur is considered by many to be one of, if not the best goalie of all time,Luongo is a very capable goalie. Not to mention he has won both starts since taking over. This time it is winner take all, and with both teams having strong goalies and powerful offenses, this will be one to watch.

Will Canada be able to take the gold in both men's and women's hockey or will we be able to avenge the women's loss?

My Prediction: USA 4 Canada 2