Jimmy Howard Nets DSBA Rookie of Year Award
Posted on 06-09-2010
Goaltender Jimmy Howard has been named the 2009-10 Detroit Red Wings rookie of the year by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association (DSBA). Howard, a finalist for the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year, finished eighth in the league in wins (37), fifth in goals-against average (2.26) and fourth in save percentage (.924).
“It's a tremendous honor to be selected as the DSBA Rookie of the Year,'' Howard said in a statement. 'I'm very happy to be a part of the Red Wings organization. My coaches and teammates, in particular (goaltending coach) Jim Bedard and Chris Osgood, really helped me along through my first full season in the National Hockey League. 'I'm already looking forward to 2010-11.'' The DSBA Rookie of the Year Award originated following the 1948-49 season. Previous winners of the award include current Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, Johan Franzen, Niklas Kronwall, Jiri Hudler, Derek Meech and Jonathan Ericsson.
“The Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association is always proud to award the Red Wings rookie of the year,” said DSBA President Will Tieman. “Jimmy had a fantastic season with the team and we look forward to presenting him his trophy next fall prior to a Red Wings home game at Joe Louis Arena. I’m sure the crowd will standing and cheering too!”
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