Dallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns, a native of Wampum, has been named as a finalist for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
The award recognizes the player who best “exemplifies the qualities of perserverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”
Johns returned to action this season after missing parts of three seasons due to lingering concussion issues.
The other finalists are Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom and Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan
