After a career year at the age of 35, Mark Giordano has been named this year's Norris Trophy winner.
"It feels pretty surreal today, to be honest," the veteran said.
"It feels pretty good to be mentioned with (Brent Burns) and (Victor Hedman) as well as all the winners in the past, all the great players who have won this trophy in the past.
"To be recognized at my age for this award is a moment that's really special for me and my family."
The Flames captain is the first defenceman in franchise history to win the award, which is given annually to the "defence player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position." Al MacInnis and Dion Phaneuf both finished second in voting in 1989-90 and 2007-08 respectively.
Giordano was nearly a unanimous choice among the voters, earning 96% of the first-place ballots from the PWHA.
GIORDANO NAMED NORRIS WINNER
The defenceman earned 96% of the first-place votes
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