Anze Kopitar Named Finalist For Selke Trophy

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Updated: April 29, 2016

According to Jon Rosen of LAkingsinsider.com Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar has been named a finalist for the Selke Trophy.

Kopitar, Bergeron and Kesler are the Selke finalists.

— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) April 28, 2016

The official twitter account of the NHL Public Relations reported further details on the nomination.

Anze Kopitar (@AnzeKopitar) of the @LAKings led all forwards in total ice time (1,690:12), an average of 20:52 per game. #NHLAwards

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 29, 2016

Kopitar has finished second in the voting for the award the last two years. Jeff Duarte showed his support for the nomination.

On behalf of @CaliSportsnews we would like to congratulate @AnzeKopitar on his #SelkeTrophy nomination! #LAKings #NHLKopitar #NHL #GKG

— Jeff Duarte (@JDStylz_) April 28, 2016

Kopitar is going up against Southern California rival Ryan Kesler for the award. With the Kings season ending early it’s good to see Kopitar get recognized for his efforts.

As more information surfaces on the Kings and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.

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