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given annually to the

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who finished the regular season with the best

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in the

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(NHL). Only goaltenders who played 25 games or more in the season were eligible for the award. A goaltender's save percentage represents the percentage of shots on goal that he stops, and is calculated by dividing the number of saves by the total number of shots on goal. The award was first presented at the conclusion of the , and was named in honor of former Detroit Red Wings,

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and

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goaltender

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, a Calder and

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winner who played in the NHL from 1964 to 1977. It was presented by the

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corporation in memory of Crozier, who worked for the MBNA America Bank after retiring as a player, and died on January 11, 1996. The winner of the trophy received a commemorative crystal trophy and was given

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25,000 to donate to a youth hockey or other educational program of their choice. By 2007, when it ceased being presented, the award had been handed to six different players on seven occasions.

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is the only goaltender to have won the award twice. Three

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goalies have won the award, while two each have represented the

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and the

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. Only seven awards were ever made. The award was not presented in 2005, as the entire was canceled due to the lockout.

Winners

^† - Belfour was a prior save percentage leader in the 1990-91 season, before the Crozier Award was first presented.

Save-percentage leaders (1956–1999)

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Save-percentage leaders (2007–present)

''*'' Season shortened by the

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^† Season shortened by the

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Notes

Craig Anderson only played in 24 games in the , however due to the

the minimum game restriction was reduced from 25 games to 14.
Alex Nedeljkovic only played in 23 games in the , however due to the

the minimum game restriction was reduced from 25 games to 17.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Crozier, Roger Saving Grace Award National Hockey League trophies and awards Ice hockey goaltender awards Awards established in 1999 Awards disestablished in 2007

Winners

Save-percentage leaders (1956–1999)

Save-percentage leaders (2007–present)

See also

Notes

References