Patrice Bergeron Named Finalist For Selke Trophy
BOSTON (CBS) -- For the fifth straight year, Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron is a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy.
Bergeron is a three-time winner (2012, 2014 and 2015) of the award, given annually to the forward "who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game."
"Being named a finalist for the Selke Trophy is a tremendous honor and one I am very grateful for," said Bergeron. "While it is an individual award, my teammates and coaches deserve a lot of credit as well."
Bergeron finished the 2015-16 regular season leading the NHL in faceoffs taken (1,978) and faceoffs won (1,130), and was seventh overall with a 57.1 percent faceoff win rate. Bergeron has now completed back-to-back seasons leading the league in total faceoff wins with this year's 1,130 and last year's 1,175.
Bergeron's three Selke Trophy wins are tied for the second most in NHL history, one behind Hall of Famer Bob Gainey.
The other two finalists are Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler and Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar. The winner will be announced at the NHL Awards Show on June 22 in Las Vegas.