2016 NHL All Star Game Prize Money: A Detailed Overview
The 2016 NHL All-Star Game, held on January 31, 2016, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, was a showcase of the best talent in the National Hockey League. The event featured a series of games and activities, but the most intriguing aspect for many fans was the prize money involved. Let’s delve into the details of the prize money distributed during the 2016 NHL All-Star Game.
Team Prize Money
The team that won the 2016 NHL All-Star Game received a substantial sum of money. The winning team, the Metropolitan Division, was awarded $250,000. This amount was distributed equally among the players on the team, resulting in each player receiving $12,500. The Atlantic Division, which lost the game, received $125,000, with each player on the team getting $6,250.
| Division | Prize Money | Per Player |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan | $250,000 | $12,500 |
| Atlantic | $125,000 | $6,250 |
Individual Prize Money
Individual players also had the opportunity to earn prize money during the 2016 NHL All-Star Game. The following awards were given to the top performers:
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): The MVP of the 2016 NHL All-Star Game was awarded to John Tavares of the New York Islanders. Tavares received a cash prize of $50,000.
- Best Goalie: The best goalie of the game was awarded to Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens. Price received a cash prize of $25,000.
- Best Defenseman: The best defenseman of the game was awarded to P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens. Subban received a cash prize of $25,000.
- Best Forward: The best forward of the game was awarded to Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Stamkos received a cash prize of $25,000.
Skills Competition Prize Money
The 2016 NHL All-Star Skills Competition featured various events, and the winners received cash prizes for their performances. The following are the winners and their respective prize money:
- Breakaway Challenge: The winner was Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, who received a cash prize of $10,000.
- Beast of the East vs. Beast of the West: The winner was the East, represented by Alex Ovechkin, who received a cash prize of $10,000.
- Hardest Shot Competition: The winner was P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens, who received a cash prize of $10,000.
- Fastest Skater Competition: The winner was Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins, who received a cash prize of $10,000.
- Skills Competition MVP: The MVP of the Skills Competition was awarded to Alex Ovechkin, who received an additional cash prize of $10,000.
Total Prize Money Distributed
When considering all the prize money distributed during the 2016 NHL All-Star Game, the total amount reached a significant figure. Here’s a breakdown of the total prize money distributed:
- Team Prize Money: $375,000
- Individual Awards: $125,000
- Skills Competition: $50,000
Adding these amounts together, the total prize money distributed during the 2016 NHL All-Star Game was $550,000.
The 2016 NHL All-Star Game provided a thrilling showcase of the league’s best talent, and the prize money distributed added to the excitement. From team awards to individual honors and the Skills Competition, the event offered a variety of opportunities for players to earn cash prizes. With a total of $550,000 distributed, the 201
