Frank Brimsek 1939 Vezina Trophy
Frank Brimsek's 1939 Vezina Trophy
Frank Brimsek won the Vezina Trophy for the 1938–39 NHL season. He was the goaltender for the Boston Bruins.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Frank Brimsek
- Team
- Boston Bruins
- Award
- Vezina Trophy
- Role
- Goaltender
- Nickname
- Mr. Zero
Lore & Background
The Vezina Trophy was awarded to the goaltender of the team that allowed the fewest goals during the regular season. Brimsek started 43 of 48 games for the Bruins that season, one of only two Vezina winners before 1950 who failed to start every game for his club.
Reader's Guide
Brimsek's Vezina Trophy win in 1939 is part of the trophy's history when it was awarded to the goaltender of the team with the fewest goals against.
Did You Know?
- Frank Brimsek won the Hart Memorial Trophy in the same season (1938–39) as this Vezina Trophy.
- Brimsek is one of only five goaltenders to win both the Vezina and Hart trophies in the same season, according to the source.
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