Nearly a year ago, Michal Rozsival shattered his ankle in a brutal fall and left many to believe his career had just ended. Instead, the 37-year-old worked his way back into the Chicago Blackhawks' lineup this season rather than retire, and now, he's being recognized for it.
Rozsival has been named as the Hawks' nomination for this year's Masterton Trophy, the Chicago chapter of the PHWA announced Monday.
The Masterton Trophy is awarded to the player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey." The winner is selected by a poll among the 30 chapters of the PHWA at the end of the regular season.