Where did the NHL tradition '3 stars of the game' come from?
The NHL tradition of awarding the “3 stars of the game” began in the 1930s in Toronto, Canada. It was the brainchild of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender, Ace Bailey, and the Toronto Star’s sports editor, Lou Marsh. The tradition was designed to recognize the most impactful players of each game. Originally, the players were chosen by Marsh, the sports editor, but in later years it has been the responsibility of the home team’s public relations staff. The 3 stars of the game are awarded after each NHL game and presented to the players in the locker room.
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