Linus Ullmark tops goaltending peers for Award

‘'Since its debut in 2018, the Unmasked Goalie of the Year Award has strived to recognize someone, or something, that dominates conversations in the goalie world during the past 12 months. It won't always be a goalie, either. It could be a statistical revolution tied to the position, an equipment innovation, a coach who revitalizes careers, a new save technique, or even advocacy off the ice.

In addition to playing so well, Ullmark checked several of those boxes in 2022.

Ullmark's awareness of specific details remains refreshing. It includes continuing to use some leather straps and metal buckles in an era dominated by nylon and Velcro, including adding custom options to facilitate better feel and seal in the butterfly.