The Utah Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) has named Utah Hockey Club defenseman Mikhail Sergachev as its first-ever nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. It is named in honor of Bill Masterton, who remains the only NHL player to die as a direct result of injuries sustained in a game.

GM Bill Armstrong on Sergachev's nomination:

“We are thrilled for Mikhail to be nominated for the Masterton Trophy,” said Bill Armstrong, general manager of Utah Hockey Club. “Mikhail came back from a serious leg injury at the end of the 2024 season and had an incredible year for us, setting new career highs in goals and time on ice. We are proud of his tremendous leadership, perseverance, and resilience, and how he sets a great example for our younger players.”

Sergachev battled back from a left tibia and fibula fracture, which required months of rehab and resulted in him missing 51 regular-season and playoff games with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season.

The 32 nominees will be narrowed down to three finalists before a winner is selected. The recipient will be announced at a later date.

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