Bruins Hand Out Team Awards
BOSTON (CBS) -The Boston Bruins handed out some hardware before their 3-2 win over the New York Islanders Wednesday night.
The team presented their 2011 team awards: the Eddie Shore Award (exceptional hustle and determination chosen by the "Gallery Gods"), Elizabeth Dufresne Trophy (outstanding performance during home games, voted by Boston media), John P. Bucyk Award (greatest off-ice charitable contributions, chosen by John Bucyk) and Bruins Three Stars Award (top performers at home over the course of the season, chosen by 98.5 The Sports Hub).
Shawn Thornton won the Eddie Shore Award for his best season in the NHL. Thornton has set career highs in goals (10), points (19) and was recently named the Bruins' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, given to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
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Tim Thomas, who will likely win his second Vezina Trophy at the end of the season, won the Elizabeth Dufresne Trophy for his outstanding performance during home games. Thomas has gone 17-5-5 at the TD Garden and six of his nine shutouts have come on home ice.
The John P. Bucyk Award went to Andrew Ference for all of his charitable contributions this season. Some of the most significant programs he has been involved in have included visits to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Boston Latin School, as well as participating in cookie decorating with his family at Pine Street Inn on Christmas Eve.
The Bruins Three Stars Awards, presented to the three players who have contributed the most to the team's success during Bruins home games, were given to Thomas (Number One Star), Patrice Bergeron (Number Two Star) and Milan Lucic (Number Three Star).
