Goalie News Thursday April 9, 2009

By On April 9, 2009

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Vezina likely to have European flair in 2009

The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually “to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at his position” as voted by the general managers of all 30 NHL teams, and as such should not have a North American finisher in the top three in voting for the first time in its history when the honor is handed out in Las Vegas on June 18.
If the trophy is truly to be handed out to the best — or you can say most valuable — goalie in the League, then the 2009 Vezina Trophy will either sit on a mantle in Finland or Kazakhstan this summer.

Columbus goalie Mason leads pack for Calder

NHL Goalies

Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood was impressive for the second time in two days, stopping 53 of 56 shots against two teams battling for their playoff lives.

Game Reports

The theory Roberto Luongo has been playing too much down the stretch, and all season for that matter…

Goalies in the Blogs

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