Blue Jackets’ Mason Gets Sporting News Honor
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Steve Mason has been named rookie of the year by the Sporting News.
Associated Press
Published: May 19, 2009
Published: May 19, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio —Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Steve Mason has been named rookie of the year by the Sporting News.
Mason posted an NHL high 10 shutouts and ranked second with a 2.29 goals-against average as the Blue Jackets qualified for the first postseason appearance in franchise history. He beat out high-scoring forwards Bobby Ryan of Anaheim and Kris Versteeg of Chicago in voting conducted by 292 NHL players.
Mason, who is a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy given annually to the NHL’s top rookie, was Columbus’ third pick, 69th overall, in the 2006 Entry Draft.
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