Here is the press release:
KANE, MOULSON AND ST. LOUIS VOTED LADY BYNG TROPHY FINALISTS
NEW YORK (May 16, 2013) – Right wing Patrick Kane of the Chicago
Blackhawks, left wing Matt Moulson of the New York Islanders and right wing
Martin St. Louis of the Tampa Bay Lightning are the three finalists for the
2012-13 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have
exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined
with a high standard of playing ability,” the National Hockey League
announced today.
Members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association submitted
ballots for the Lady Byng Trophy at the conclusion of the regular season,
with the top three vote-getters designated as finalists. The winner will be
announced during the 2013 Stanley Cup Final, with more detail on format to
be released at a later date.
Following are the finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy, in alphabetical
order:
Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
Kane ranked fifth in the NHL in both goals (23) and points (55),
leading Chicago to its second Presidents’ Trophy in franchise history. He
played in 47 games, averaging 20:03 of playing time, but was whistled for
just eight penalty minutes – the fewest among the top 20 point-producers in
the League. Kane also recorded a +11 rating, his second-best plus/minus in
his six-year NHL career, and tied for seventh in the League with eight
power-play goals. The 24-year-old Buffalo, N.Y., native is a Lady Byng
finalist for the first time.
Matt Moulson, New York Islanders
Moulson placed in the top three on the Islanders in goals (15),
assists (29) and points (44), helping the team to its first playoff berth
in six years. He totaled four penalty minutes in 47 games, tied with San
Jose forward Logan Couture for the fewest among the top 50 scorers in the
League. Moulson also posted his fourth consecutive 15-goal season, tied for
seventh in the NHL with eight power-play goals and logged an average of
19:09 per game. The 29-year-old North York, Ont., native is a Lady Byng
finalist for the second straight year, having finished third in voting in
2011-12.
Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning
St. Louis led the NHL with 43 assists and 60 points in 48 games to
capture his second career Art Ross Trophy (2003-04). He averaged 1.25
points per game, becoming one of only three players in League history to
achieve that mark at age 37 or older (Mario Lemieux, 2002-03; Gordie Howe,
1968-69). St. Louis also ranked second among NHL forwards in total time on
ice (1,055:12), but was assessed just 14 penalty minutes. The Laval, Que.,
native is a two-time Lady Byng winner (2009-10, 2010-11) and has been voted
a finalist for the award on four other occasions.
History
Lady Byng, wife of Canada’s Governor-General at the time, presented
the Lady Byng Trophy during the 1924-25 season. After Frank Boucher of the
New York Rangers won the award seven times in eight seasons, he was given
the trophy to keep and Lady Byng donated another trophy in 1936. After Lady
Byng’s death in 1949, the National Hockey League presented a new trophy,
changing the name to the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
Announcement Schedule
The NHL is announcing the three finalists for its regular-season
awards through May 20. The remaining announcement schedule:
Friday, May 17
Jack Adams Award (top head coach)
Monday, May 20
Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award presented by Bridgestone
(player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off
the ice).
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