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Awards for National Hockey League (1917-2009)
Award Type Award Name Seasons Description
Best Defenseman James Norris Trophy 1953-2008 Awarded to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.
Best Goaltender (statistical) Vezina Trophy 1926-2008 Awarded to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at his position. Until the 1981-82 season this trophy was awarded to the goalkeeper(s) of the team allowing the fewest number of goals during the regular season.
Best Goaltender (statistical) William M. Jennings Trophy 1981-2008 Awarded to the goalkeeper(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it.
Best Goaltender (statistical) Roger Crozier MBNA Saving Grace Award 1999-2008 Awarded to the goaltender having played a minimum of 25 games with the NHL's best save percentage during the regular season.
Coach of the Year Jack Adams Award 1973-2008 Awarded to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success, by the NHL Broadcasters' Association.
Community Service Award King Clancy Memorial Trophy 1987-2008 Awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.
Leading Goal Scorer Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy 1998-2008 Awarded to the player finishing the regular season as the league's leading goal scorer.
Leading Scorer Art Ross Trophy 1947-2008 Awarded to the player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season.
Miscellaneous Lester B. Pearson Trophy 1970-2008 Awarded to the NHL's outstanding player as selected by the members of the NHL Player's Association.
Miscellaneous Frank J. Selke Trophy 1977-2008 Awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
Miscellaneous Bud Light Plus-Minus Award 1996-2008 Awarded to the player, having played a minimum of 60 games, who leads the league in plus/minus statistics at the end of the regular season.
Miscellaneous NHL/Sheraton Road Performer Award 2003-2004 Awarded to the players who accumulate the most road points.
Most Gentlemanly Player Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 1924-2008 Awarded to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
Most Valuable Player Hart Memorial Trophy 1923-2008 Awarded to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.
Playoff MVP Conn Smythe Trophy 1964-2008 Awarded to the most valuable player for his team in the playoffs.
Rookie of the Year Calder Memorial Trophy 1933-2008 Awarded to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the NHL.
Sportsmanship/Perseverence Bill Masterton Trophy 1967-2008 Awarded to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.