2014 NHL Awards Winners
On Tuesday, June 24 the hockey world will turn its’ eyes to Las Vegas where the NHL Awards show will take place.
Big name stars such as Sidney Crosby, Ryan Getzlaf, and Zdeno Chara are all up for awards and likely will take home some hardware.
Here are the 2014 NHL award winners.
Hart Memorial Trophy (Given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team)
Winner: Sidney Crosby
Runner-Ups: Ryan Getzlaf, Claude Giroux
Previous Winner: Alex Ovechkin – WSH
Calder Memorial Trophy (Given to the player selected the most proficient in his first year of competition in the NHL)
Winner: Nathan MacKinnon
Runner-Ups: Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat
Previous Winner: Jonathan Huberdeau – FLA
James Norris Memorial Trophy (Given to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in the position)
Winner: Duncan Keith
Runner-Ups: Zdeno Chara, Shea Weber
Previous Winner: P.K. Subban – MTL
Vezina Trophy (Given to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position)
Winner: Tuukka Rask
Runner-Ups: Ben Bishop, Semyon Varlamov
Previous Winner: Sergei Bobrovsky – CBJ
Ted Lindsay Award (“Most oustanding player” in the NHL as voted by the NHLPA)
Winner: Sidney Crosby
Runner-Ups: Ryan Getzlaf, Claude Giroux
Previous Winner: Sidney Crosby – PIT
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication)
Winner: Dominic Moore
Runner-Ups: Manny Malhotra, Jaromir Jagr
Previous Winner: Josh Harding – MIN
Frank J. Selke Trophy (Given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game)
Winner: Patrice Bergeron
Runner-Ups: Jonathan Toews, Anze Kopitar
Previous Winner: Jonathan Toews – CHI
King Clancy Trophy (Given to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community)
Winner: Andrew Ference – EDM
Previous Winner: Patrice Bergeron – BOS
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with high standard playing ability)
Winner: Ryan O’Reilly
Runner-Ups: Martin St. Louis, Patrick Marleau
Previous Winner: Martin St. Louis – TBL
Jack Adams Award (Given to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success)
Winner: Patrick Roy
Runner-Ups: Mike Babcock, Jon Cooper
Previous Winner: Paul MacLean – OTT
Mark Messier Leadership Award (Awarded to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team on and off the ice)
Winner: Dustin Brown
Runner-Ups: Ryan Getzlaf, Jonathan Toews
Previous Winner: Daniel Alfredsson – OTT
General Manager of the Year
Winner: Bob Murray
Runner-Ups: Marc Bergevin, Dean Lombardi
Previous Winner: Ray Shero – PIT
NHL Foundation Award (Awarded to the player who applies core values of hockey — commitment, perserverance, and teamwork — to enrich the lives of people in his community)
Winner: Patrice Bergeron
Previous Winner: Henrik Zetterberg – DET
William M. Jennings Trophy (Given to the goaltender(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals against it)
Winner: Jonathan Quick
Previous Winner: Corey Crawford/Ray Emery – CHI
Maurice Richard Trophy (Given to the NHL’s top goal scorer)
Winner: Alex Ovechkin – WSH
Previous Winner: Alex Ovechkin – WSH
Art Ross Trophy (Given to the player who leads the NHL in points)
Winner: Sidney Crosby – PIT
Previous Winner: Martin St. Louis – TBL
Presidents’ Trophy (Given to the team with the best overall record)
Winner: Boston Bruins
Previous Winner: Chicago Blackhawks
Prince of Wales Trophy (Awarded to winner of the Eastern Conference)
Winner: New York Rangers
Previous Winner: Boston Bruins
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl (Awarded to winner of the Western Conference)
Winner: Los Angeles Kings
Previous Winner: Chicago Blackhawks
Conn Smythe Trophy (Given to the playoff MVP)
Winner: Justin Williams – LA
Previous Winner: Patrick Kane – CHI
Stanley Cup
Winner: Los Angeles Kings
Previous Winner: Chicago Blackhawks
Congratulations to all the winners and their teams.
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