Joseph Georges Gonzague Vézina was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. A goaltender, he played seven seasons in the National Hockey Association and nine in the National Hockey League, all with
Vezina 19221924
Vézina while a member of the Chicoutimi Hockey Club
Georges Vézina with the Canadiens early in his career
Georges Vézina c. 1919–21. He led the Canadiens to their first two Stanley Cup championships.
The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". At the end of each season, the thirty-two NHL general managers vote to
Georges Vézina
…became the first NHL goaltender to both record a shutout and earn an assist on a goal. At the start of the 1926–27 NHL season, the Canadiens donated the Vezina Trophy to the NHL as an award to the goaltender who allowed the fewest goals during the season. Since 1981, the award has been given to the most outstanding…
Turk Broda, two-time winner.
Tony Esposito, three-time winner.
Patrick Roy, three-time winner.