The man of the match award is given out and decided by a person observing the game or a coach/manager but often it isn't given to the guy the team would necessarily give the award to. It's sometimes a contentious issue for some but the team always knows who deserves the commendation for playing out of his socks or breaking a long goal drought.
The winter classic gave us an inside look into the way the teams decide this award and normally the guy who got the award last hands it on to the new recipient. Here are some examples of the award which different teams have. Jason Arnott from St. Louis described the it in his own words: "It's for the hardest worker or player of the game, which the guys vote for when we get in here."
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| The Championship Belt - Chicago Blackhawks |
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| The White Jacket - Buffalo Sabres |
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| The Wiener Hat - St Louis Blues |
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| The Hard Hat - Washington Capitals |
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The Broadway Hat - New York Rangers
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