Ryan Kesler Named Finalist For Selke Trophy

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Updated: April 29, 2016

According to Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register, Anaheim Ducks Center Ryan Kesler has been named a finalist for the Selke Trophy.

Ducks center Ryan Kesler, the Kings’ Anze Kopitar and Boston’s Patrice Bergeron are finalists for the Selke Trophy (top defensive forward).

— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) April 29, 2016

The public relations department of the NHL reported further details on the nomination.

. of the @AnaheimDucks led all players in both defensive-zone faceoff wins (441) and shorthanded faceoff wins (168). #NHLAwards

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

Kesler co-captained the Ducks team that won their fourth Pacific Division title in four years after a slow start by the club. Anaheim met with the Nashville Predators in the first round and lost in seven games.

With the disappointing finish to the season it is nice for Kesler to get some recognition for his strong play.

Kesler will go up against Los Angeles King rival Anze Kopitar for the award. As more information surfaces on the Ducks and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.

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