Veteran Islanders defenceman Zdeno Chara, Flyers centre Kevin Hayes and Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price have been named finalist for the 2022 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

The Finish prospects were selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2020 draft and have impressed management with their development

The St. Albert, AB product recorded 65 points in 63 games for Denver, finishing the season with a National Title

Lehkonen finished the series with 2 goals in 4 games

The three-time Stanley Cup champion has leaned into the role of mentor for young defenceman Evan Bouchard

Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger gets first opportunity to "wear the maple leaf" at the tournament.

The Dallas Stars prospect led all WHL skaters with 26 points (12G-14A) in April, earning his second Player of the Month nod of the 2021-22 campaign in the process.

The Masterton Trophy is awarded to a player "who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey."