Lou Kaplan Trophy

The Lou Kaplan Trophy was presented to the World Hockey Association's rookie of the year.

Lou Kaplan Trophy Winners
 * 1979 – Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
 * 1978 – Kent Nilsson, Winnipeg Jets
 * 1977 – George Lyle, New England Whalers
 * 1976 – Mark Napier, Toronto Toros
 * 1975 – Anders Hedberg, Winnipeg Jets
 * 1974 – Mark Howe, Houston Aeros
 * 1973 – Terry Caffery, New England Whalers