Complete guide to NHL Trophies and all-time winners
The Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the NHL playoff winner.
Presidents' Trophy
An annual award to the club finishing the regular season with the best overall record.
Prince of Wales Trophy
His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, donated the trophy to the National Hockey League in 1924. Since 1993-94, the trophy has been presented to the playoff champion in the Eastern Conference.
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl
Presented by the member clubs for perpetual competition by the NHL in recognition of the services of Clarence S. Campbell, League President from 1946 to 1977, and awarded to the playoff champion in the Western Conference.
Conn Smythe Trophy
The Conn Smythe Trophy is an annual award given to the most valuable player for his team in the playoffs. The winner is selected by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association at the conclusion of the final game in the Stanley Cup Final.
Hart Memorial Trophy
The Hart Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association in all NHL cities at the end of the regular season.
Calder Memorial Trophy
An annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the NHL, selected in a PHWA poll.
Vezina Trophy
The Vezina Trophy is an annual award given to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position as voted by the general managers of all NHL clubs.
James Norris Memorial Trophy
An annual award given to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.
Art Ross Trophy
The Art Ross Trophy is an annual award given to the player who leads the National Hockey League in scoring points at the end of the regular season.
Frank J. Selke Trophy
The Frank J. Selke Trophy is an annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
Jack Adams Award
Presented to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success, selected in a poll of NHLBA members.
Maurice Richard Trophy
An annual award given to the NHL's top goal scorer by the NHL Board of Governors. The winner(s) are determined based on regular-season play.
King Clancy Trophy
Given to the player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.
Ted Lindsay Award
The Ted Lindsay Award (formerly Lester B. Pearson Award) is presented annually to the "most outstanding player" in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA.
William M. Jennings Trophy
An annual award given to the goalkeeper(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it, selected based on regular-season play.
Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
Given "to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice during the regular season." After input from fans, clubs and NHL personnel, Messier picks the finalists and winner.
Jim Gregory GM of the Year
An annual award presented to recognize the work of the top general manager in the NHL. Voting is conducted among the 31 team general managers and a panel of five NHL executives and five media members at the conclusion of the regular season.
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
An annual award under the trusteeship of the PHWA and is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
NHL Foundation Award
Awarded annually to the player "who applies the core values of hockey-commitment, perseverance and teamwork-to enrich the lives of people in his community.
Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award
Presented annually "to an individual who - through the game of hockey - has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society."
