Man of the match

In sport, a man of the match or player of the game award is given to the outstanding player in a particular match. Such awards are often organised by the television broadcaster. In professional sports, the award itself may involve cash, a trophy, or a celebratory magnum of champagne, but in amateur sports, especially collegiate sports in the United States, such material prizes are often forbidden and the award is purely honorary.

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• The origin of the three stars in hockey