Hockey Trivia Question #0037
Trivia Question: Just two players have won the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year, an AHL Calder Cup championship and have gone on to the Hockey Hall of Fame. One is Frank Brimsek.…
Terry Sawchuk: A Hockey Hall Of Fame Calder Cup And Calder Trophy Winner
In 1949-50, Terry Sawchuk was in net for all eight Calder Cup playoff games for the Indianapolis Capitals as the team captured the championship, sweeping their way through the post season. The Capitals swept the…
Hockey Trivia Question #0021
Trivia Question: In 1983-84, which player was the runner-up to Tom Barrasso in voting for the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year? A) Chris Chelios B) Sylvain Turgeon C) Dave Poulin D) Steve…
Steve Yzerman: Runner-Up For The Calder In 1983-84
It was a tight race between Buffalo Sabres goaltender Tom Barrasso and Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings for the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 1983-84. Also in the running…
Gus Bodnar Scores His 1st NHL Goal Just 15 Seconds Into His 1st NHL Game
On opening night at Maple Leaf Gardens on October 30, 1943 over 80 years ago, rookie Gus Bodnar scored his first NHL goal just 15 seconds into his first NHL game. The goal was scored…
Brit Selby: 1965-66 Calder Trophy Winner
In tight voting, Brit Selby of the Toronto Maple Leafs was awarded the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 1965-66. He finished just ahead of runner-up Bert Marshall of the Detroit Red…