Forward was previously a finalist for the award in 2017-18 by Canes PR @Canes / News Release RALEIGH, NC - The Carolina chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) today announced that forward Jordan Staal has been selected as the Carolina Hurricanes' nominee for the 2020-21 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the PHWA to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey. A player from each NHL team is nominated by the local chapter of the PHWA. Staal was previously named one of three finalists for the award during the 2017-18 season.