with the Canadian Press
The finalists for the Calder Trophy have been announced.
In the running for the N-H-L’s rookie of the year award are Anaheim Ducks forward Bobby Ryan, Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Steve Mason and Chicago Blackhawks forward Kris Versteeg.
Ryan — the former Owen Sound Attack Captain — led all first-year players with 31 goals and 57 points in just 64 games.