The Paul Deneau Trophy was presented annually to the World Hockey Association's most gentlemanly player.
It was named in honour of Paul Deneau, founder of the Dayton Aeros hockey club.
Paul Deneau Trophy Winners
- 1973 – Ted Hampson, Minnesota Fighting Saints
- 1974 – Ralph Backstrom, Chicago Cougars
- 1975 – Mike Rogers, Edmonton Oilers
- 1976 – Vaclav Nedomansky, Toronto Toros
- 1977 – Dave Keon, New England Whalers
- 1978 – Dave Keon, New England Whalers
- 1979 – Kent Nilsson, Winnipeg Jets