Northwest Notes: Thursday, April 24, 2014

| April 24, 2014 9:00 PM

Johnson nominated for

NHL Calder Trophy

Former Coeur d'Alene Laker and Spokane native Tyler Johnson was voted as one of three finalists for the National Hockey League's 2013-14 Calder Trophy, awarded to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the league.

Johnson is the second Chief to be nominated for the award, joining Michael Grabner (2010-11).

Johnson scored 24 goals for Tampa Bay during the regular season, breaking Steven Skamkos' franchise record. He tied for the NHL lead in shorthanded goals (five) and scored five power play goals, becoming just the second rookie to ever score five of each in one season.

Johnson played four seasons with the Chiefs from 2007-2011, scoring 128 goals (eighth in franchise history) and 282 points (eighth).

Eastern-Washington State

to face off in 2018

The Eastern Washington football team will trek to Pullman for the third time in seven seasons when they take on Washington State on Sept. 15, 2018 at Martin Stadium, the schools announced jointly.

Eastern hadn't played Washington State since 1908 when the two schools met in 2012, in a narrow 24-20 WSU victory. The two schools previously announced a game at Pullman on Sept. 3, 2016.