Richardson nominated

Brad Richardson has been nominated, by the Los Angeles chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Assocation, as the Kings’ nominee for the 2010 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

The trophy is awarded in honor of Masterton, who died of an on-ice injury in 1968, to a player who best exhibits the qualities of “perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication.”

In nominating Richardson, the chapter said he “has brought energy, enthusiasm and determination to a young team that is establishing its identity and has helped by playing on all four lines and switching from left wing to center as required. His upbeat attitude has been important in getting the Kings through some rocky stretches after the Olympic break.”

One candidate per team is nominated for the annual award.

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