16 Goaltenders Who Won the Calder Trophy

Sixteen goaltenders have won the Calder Trophy, but only three have captured the award since the turn of the millennium. 

While their performances invariably shortened their team’s Stanley Cup odds at the BetMGM sportsbook, only two netminders won the Calder Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season: the Boston Bruins’ Frank Brimsek and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Frank McCool.

Which Goaltenders Won the Calder Trophy?

Mike Karakas (1935-36, Chicago Black Hawks)

In 1936, Mike Karakas was awarded the Calder Trophy after his 21-19-8 record and 1.85 goals-against average (GAA). He won the Stanley Cup two seasons later. 

Frank Brimsek (1938-39, Boston Bruins)

Frank Brimsek’s rookie numbers speak volumes, with a 33-9-1 record and a 1.56 GAA. He led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup in his rookie season, also securing the Vezina Trophy. 

Frank McCool (1944-45, Toronto Maple Leafs)

Frank McCool played two seasons in the NHL and won the Calder Trophy and the Stanley Cup in his first. 

Jack Gelineau (1949-50, Boston Bruins)

Jack Gelineau is one of three Bruins netminders who won the Calder Trophy. Gelineau won the award despite his underwhelming 22-30-15 record and 3.28 GAA. 

Terry Sawchuk (1950-51, Detroit Red Wings)

Terry Sawchuk enjoyed a sparkling 44-13-13 record and a 1.97 GAA in his Calder Trophy-winning season. One season later, he led the Detroit Red Wings to the Stanley Cup. 

Gump Worsley (1952-53, New York Rangers)

Gump Worsley’s rookie-of-the-year season featured a 13-29-8 record and a 3.02 GAA.

Glenn Hall (1955-56, Detroit Red Wings)

Glenn Hall played only eight games in his first two NHL seasons, making him eligible to win the Calder Trophy in 1955-56, his third season. Hall went 30-24-16 with a 2.10 GAA and .925 save percentage that season. 

Roger Crozier (1964-65, Detroit Red Wings)

Roger Crozier is one of three Red Wings goaltenders to win the Calder Trophy. His celebratory rookie season came in 1964-65, when he posted a 40-22-7 record, a 2.42 GAA, and a .913 save percentage. 

He won the Conn Smythe Trophy the following season in a losing cause. 

Tony Esposito (1969-70, Chicago Black Hawks)

Tony Esposito is one of four netminders who won the Vezina Trophy and Calder Trophy in the same season.  

Ken Dryden (1971-72, Montreal Canadiens)

The only goaltender to win the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy before securing the Calder Trophy, Ken Dryden appeared in just six regular-season games before leading the Montreal Canadiens to glory.  

Dryden won the Calder Trophy thanks to a 39-8-15 record, a 2.24 GAA, and .930 save percentage the next season.

Tom Barrasso (1983-84, Buffalo Sabres)

Tom Barrasso won the Calder Trophy and Vezina Trophy in the same season, just after the Vezina Trophy criteria changed. 

He won the Vezina based on merit, not on the previous criterion of giving the trophy to the goalie on the team that conceded the fewest goals. 

Barrasso had a 26-12-3 record, a 2.85 GAA, and a .893 save percentage. 

Ed Belfour (1990-91, Chicago Blackhawks)

Ed Belfour played 23 games in 1989-90. Because Belfour didn’t play at least 25 games, he was eligible for the Calder Trophy in his second season. 

In 1990-91, Belfour enjoyed a sublime season, with a 43-19-7 record, a 2.47 GAA, and a .910 save percentage. He also won the Vezina Trophy and the William Jennings Trophy. 

In the following season, Belfour led the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup Final. 

Martin Brodeur (1993-94, New Jersey Devils)

Martin Brodeur played four games for the New Jersey Devils in the 1991-92 season and spent the following season with the AHL’s Utica Devils. 

In 1993-94, Brodeur became the Devils’ No. 1 goaltender, and he never looked back, retaining that spot for the duration of his storied career. He went 27-11-8 with a 2.40 GAA and a .915 save percentage in his Calder Trophy-winning season. 

Evgeni Nabokov (2000-01, San Jose Sharks)

Like several goalies who won the Calder Trophy, Evgeni Nabokov played 11 games in the season before his rookie-of-the-year campaign. 

In 2000-01, he took the league by storm, sporting a 32-21-7 record, a 2.19 GAA and a 0.915 save percentage. He also added six shutouts.

Andrew Raycroft (2003-04, Boston Bruins)

Andrew Raycroft represents an unconventional Calder Trophy case. He appeared in at least one game in three consecutive seasons before capturing the Calder Trophy in his fourth NHL season. 

He made the massive leap in 2003-04, starting 57 games for the Boston Bruins and winning Rookie of the Year thanks to a 29-18-9 record, 2.05 GAA, and .926 save percentage. 

Steve Mason (2008-09, Columbus Blue Jackets)

Steve Mason is the last goaltender to win the Calder Trophy. He did so with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2008-09, posting a 33-20-7 record, a 2.29 GAA, a .916 save percentage, and a league-best 10 shutouts.