For the Western Hockey League (minor pro) championship trophy, see Lester Patrick Cup.
| Lester Patrick Trophy | |
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| Established | 1966 |
| Current holder | Brian Leetch Cammi Granato Stan Fischler John Halligan |
| Awarded to the | Personnel who provide outstanding service to hockey in the United States |
The Lester Patrick Trophy has been has presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to hockey in the United States. It is considered a non-NHL trophy since it may be awarded to players, coaches, officials, and other personnel outside the NHL. The trophy is named after Lester Patrick (1883–1960), player and long time coach of the New York Rangers who was a developer of the game of hockey.
Winners
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Terry Sawchuk, winner in 1971
Clarence S. Campbell, winner in 1969
Wayne Gretzky, winner in 1994
Mario Lemieux, winner in 2000]
Scotty Bowman, winner in 2001
Brian Leetch, winner in 2007
Note: posthumous winners in italics.
ReferencesEdit
- Lester Patrick Trophy at NHL.com
- Lester Patrick Trophy at LegendsofHockey.net
See alsoEdit
| NHL awards and trophies | |
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| Team | Stanley Cup · Prince of Wales · Clarence S. Campbell · Presidents' Trophy |
| Individual | Adams · Art Ross · Calder · Conn Smythe · Crozier · Hart · Jennings · King Clancy · Lady Byng · Lindsay · Masterton · Messier · NHL Foundation · Norris · Plus/Minus · Rocket Richard · Selke · Vezina · GM of the Year |
| Defunct | O'Brien Cup · Man of the Year Award · Conacher Award |
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