Ahead of this month’s Stanley Cup final, the National Hockey League announced today SNL Tough Kenan Thompson personally hosts the 2022 NHL Awards. The annual ceremony marks the best appearances in the regular season of the championship.
ESPN will air the live show on June 21 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Whether the TV show will air live from New York City remains to be seen, as the NHL awards will be presented by the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals. The New York Rangers are locked in two games with the two-time Stanley Cup defending the Tampa Bay Lightning. The winner will face the Colorado Avalanche in the cup final.
The championship will reveal the winners of six awards during the ceremony: MVP (Hart Trophy); Exceptional goalkeeper (Vezina Trophy); Best defender (Norris Trophy); Outstanding Revelation (Calder Trophy); The Ted Lindsay “Most Outstanding Player” award from other NHL voters; And the EJ McGuire Award for Excellence presented by the Loyalty to Perfection League for strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism.
Emmy Thompson winner, who has just finished his record-breaking nineteenth season snl, It also hosted the NHL Awards in 2019, the last time being a personal event. Her NBC celebrity sitcom concluded a two-season series in May.
“Whether it’s a regular season or a Stanley Cup playoff, the NHL definitely knows how to put on a show and I’m honored to be a part of it again,” said Thompson. “The playoffs have been so exciting that I can’t wait to wrap up this wonderful season as a host of the 2022 NHL Awards.”
Added to the NHL Steve Meyer, Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President: “After a two year hiatus, we are delighted to welcome you again. NHL Kenan hosts the award ceremony. Kenan did a great job in 2019 and is the perfect host for the funniest and most festive celebration of the season. “
This is the NHL’s first season of action on ESPN since 2004, as the world leader signed a seven-year television deal with the league in March 2021. Turner Sports also became an NHL television partner this season after signing the contract his seven-year contract. last year.
Here are the seven winners of the 2022 NHL Awards that have been announced so far:
Marc Messier NHL Leadership Award: Anne Copiter, Los Angeles Kings
Jack Adams Award (Coach of the Year): Daryl Sutter, Calgary Flame
Bill Masterton Memorial Cup (stamina): Carrie Price, Montreal Canadiens
frank j Selke Cup (Sport and Gentleman Behavior): Patrice Bergeron, Boston Browns
Lady Bing Memorial Cup (athlete): Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
King Clancy Memorial Trophy: PK Subban, New Jersey Devils
Willie O’Hare Community Hero Award: Noel Acton of Baltimore, MD.
Source: Deadline
