Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Nominated For Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

McAvoy was selected by the Boston chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PHWA). The award is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Joe Haggerty, Chair of the Boston chapter of the PHWA, said McAvoy dealing with injuries and being able to play through them is why he was the Bruins’ nomination.

“Through it all he has endured the pain at times when he couldn’t even chew solid food and did all of this while posting the best season of his NHL career and winning a gold medal for Team USA in Milan Cortina,” Haggerty said, via the team website. “His season of pushing through it all showed everybody what words like ‘perseverance’ and ‘dedication to hockey’ really mean, and it helped catapult Boston back into the playoff hunt this year. ” McAvoy has had a jaw injury throughout the season, which has resulted in him having to wear a full face shield numerous times.

But, despite that, he’s helped the Bruins hold onto a Wild Card spot and he helped Team USA win the Olympic gold medal. McAvoy has skated in 67 games, recording 11 goals and 49 assists for 60 points. More NHL: Morgan Geekie Explains Why Bruins Loss Is 'Tough To Swallow'