Vezina Trophy Keychain | 3D Silver Medallion

Take your love of hockey on the go with the 3D Medallion Vezina Trophy keychain! Sporting a 3D silver-plated finish, this design includes the trophy image, name, and established date. The high-polish produces a jewelry level finish that is bound to make a statement. Packaged on a 5" x 2" bagged backer card, this keychain is perfect for gifting to yourself or a fellow fan!

Product Details:

• 3D features, creating a unique texture and feel
• High-polish, jewelry level finish
  
• Medallion measures 1 1/2" round 
  
• Chain and ring measures 2 1/4" long
• Packaged on a 5" x 2" bagged backer card

Vezina History: 

Leo Dandurand, Louis Letourneau, and Joe Cattarinich, former owners of the Montreal Canadiens, presented the trophy to the National Hockey League in 1926-27 in memory of Georges Vezina, the outstanding goalkeeper of the Canadiens, who collapsed during an NHL game Nov. 28, 1925, and died of tuberculosis a few months later.

Until the 1981-82 season, the goalkeeper(s) of the team allowing the fewest number of goals during the regular season were awarded the Vezina Trophy.

In 1981-82, the trophy's definition changed. The Williams M. Jennings Trophy was introduced for the goaltenders on the team with the lowest goals-against average, while the Vezina Trophy then became an award for the goaltender judged to be the best at his position in the opinion of the general managers. The first Vezina Trophy went to George Hainsworth, who, ironically, replaced Georges Vezina in goal for the Montreal Canadiens.