Hart Memorial Trophy
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This is given to the player deemed "most valuable to his
team." The Hart Trophy was donated to the NHL in 1923 by David A. Hart, whose
son, Cecil became coach of the Montreal Canadiens in 1926-27 and later became
their general manager. The trophy was retired to the NHL Hall of Fame in 1960
and was replaced by the Hart Memorial Trophy.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 227.
team." The Hart Trophy was donated to the NHL in 1923 by David A. Hart, whose
son, Cecil became coach of the Montreal Canadiens in 1926-27 and later became
their general manager. The trophy was retired to the NHL Hall of Fame in 1960
and was replaced by the Hart Memorial Trophy.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 227.
Vezina Trophy
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Awarded to the top goaltender. This honors the Canadiens' Georges Vezina, one
the NHL's first great goaltender who collapsed during a game in 1925 and died of
tuberculosis a few months later. Montreal's team owners gave the trophy to the
NHL in 1926-27.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 227.
the NHL's first great goaltender who collapsed during a game in 1925 and died of
tuberculosis a few months later. Montreal's team owners gave the trophy to the
NHL in 1926-27.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 227.
Calder Memorial Trophy
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The best first year (rookie) player wins this award. From 1936-1943, the NHL
President, Frank Calder bought a trophy for the most outstanding rookie. Upon
his death in 1943 the NHL established and presented the Calder Memorial Trophy.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 227.
President, Frank Calder bought a trophy for the most outstanding rookie. Upon
his death in 1943 the NHL established and presented the Calder Memorial Trophy.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 227.
Art Ross Trophy
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This trophy goes to the scoring champion. Art Ross, the former manager-coach of
the Boston Bruins and the man who invented the modern puck, presented this award
to the NHL in 1947.
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the Boston Bruins and the man who invented the modern puck, presented this award
to the NHL in 1947.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 228.
Jack Adams Trophy
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The coach of the year award. This trophy has only been in existence since
1974. This award is named after the longtime Detroit Red Wings coach, Jack
Adams, who coached the Red Wings from 1927-47.
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1974. This award is named after the longtime Detroit Red Wings coach, Jack
Adams, who coached the Red Wings from 1927-47.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 228.
Maurice "Richard" Rocket Trophy
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Awarded for the first time in 1999, this trophy goes to the leading goal scorer
each eason. This trophy was presented to the league by the Montreal Canadiens.
It honors the spectacular Rocket Richard whose 50 goals in 50 games in 1944-45
remains the goal standard for all who follow hockey, even as his record has been
surpassed in recent years.
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each eason. This trophy was presented to the league by the Montreal Canadiens.
It honors the spectacular Rocket Richard whose 50 goals in 50 games in 1944-45
remains the goal standard for all who follow hockey, even as his record has been
surpassed in recent years.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 228.
James Norris Memorial Trophy
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The top defenseman wins this award. This trophy was presented to the league in
1953 by James Norris's 4 children in memory of their father, who owned the Red
Wings.
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1953 by James Norris's 4 children in memory of their father, who owned the Red
Wings.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 229.
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
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Presented to the player who exhbits "the best type of sportsmanship and
gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of play." Lady Byng, wife of
Canada's governor-general, unveiled the trophy in 1925. Affter the New York
Ranger's Frank Boucher won the award seven times in eight seasons he was given
the trophy to keep. Lady Byng donated another trophy in 1936 and after her death
in 1949, it became the Lady Byng Memorial Tophy.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 229.
gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of play." Lady Byng, wife of
Canada's governor-general, unveiled the trophy in 1925. Affter the New York
Ranger's Frank Boucher won the award seven times in eight seasons he was given
the trophy to keep. Lady Byng donated another trophy in 1936 and after her death
in 1949, it became the Lady Byng Memorial Tophy.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 229.
Frank J Selke Memorial Trophy
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This trophy goes to the best defensive-forward each year. The trophy was
presented to the league by the Board of Governors and honors the architect of
some great Montreal and Toronto teams.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 229.
presented to the league by the Board of Governors and honors the architect of
some great Montreal and Toronto teams.
Photo courtesy of The Official Illustrated NHL History, page 229.