Laurent Brossoit is the PHWA San Jose chapter‘s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
Every year, each team’s local Professional Hockey Writers Association chapter nominates one player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey.” Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now is among those who selected Brossoit.
We’re pleased to announce that goaltender Laurent Brossoit is the nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy from the San Jose chapter of @ThePHWA
— Curtis Pashelka (@CurtisPashelka) April 8, 2026
Laurent Brossoit missed the entire 2024-25 season with a hip injury that he thought might end his career. The goalie persevered, and has starred for the San Jose Barracuda this season, also appearing in one game with the San Jose Sharks.
Click here to check out each team’s nominee!
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