Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano was named the winner of the Mark Messier Leadership Award Sunday, presented to the player who most exemplifies great leadership qualities both on and off the ice.
“This is a huge honor for me and my family,” Giordano said. “To have my name on an award, the Mark Messier Award … and knowing that (former Flames teammate) Jarome Iginla won this award as well, a guy that when I came into the League was my captain and my leader and learned so many great things from him on the ice, but more importantly off the ice, the way he treated people and acted in the community.”
Giordano worked with the Calgary Board of Education to support improved physical fitness and academics as well as playing a role in multiple other endeavors, including the Flames literacy program, the You Can Play Project and Calgary Pride Parade. On the ice, Giordano has been one of the team’s top defensemen for years, which includes winning the Norris Trophy last year.
How did one of the dirtiest players in the NHL get a trophy named after himself?
Might have been the six rings or the almost 1900 points.
Why not have a dirty player award?
“And this year’s Chris Simon Award goes to…Tom Wilson!”
By what standard? The 80’s and 90’s stuff was a lot different and acceptable. Get a grip guy.
@forwhomjoshbelltolls – Don’t forget The Guarantee!
So a stick to the face is different these days? You need to get a grip fella.
He was willing to do those stupid potato chip commercials so it was named after him. Messier is all about money. He supports his whole family no else can get a job.JUst seems wrong messier award but no Orr, Gretzky<Lemieux<Beliveau or howe awards. At least the rocket has one. Always remember after 1984 no messier team ever made playoffs. He also got rid off anyone in vancouver who would not kiss Mike Keenan or his butt. People in deadmonton and new york think he is god. LIke joe namath win in new york you get the hype.