Hart Memorial Trophy

An annual award to the player judged to be most valuable to his team as selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA). The Hart Trophy dates back to 1923 when it was presented to the league by the late Dr. David Hart, father of Cecil Hart, former manager-coach of the Montreal Canadiens.

Jack Adams Trophy

Voted by NHL Broadcasters' Association to commemorate the late Jack Adams, former coach and GM of the Detroit Red Wings, this award was presented by the NHL Broadcasters' Association in 1974 for the coach of the year.

Art Ross Trophy

Art Ross, former manager-coach of the Boston Bruins, presented this trophy to the NHL in 1947 to be awarded annually to the player who leads the league in scoring over the regular schedule. Ties go the player with the most goals.

Maurice Richard Trophy

The Maurice Richard Trophy is an annual award given to the National Hockey League's top goal scorer by the NHL Board of Governors. Winners are selected based on regular-season play. The Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, a gift to the National Hockey League from the Montreal Canadiens, honors of one of the game's greatest stars. During his 18-year career with the Canadiens from 1942-43 through 1959-60, Richard was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season and 500 for his career. He was the League's top goal-scorer five times, played on eight Stanley Cup champions and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961. The trophy, unveiled during the NHL's All-Star Weekend at Tampa in January 24, 1999, is made of wood, silver, brass and bronze, stands approximately 26 inches in height and weighs 30 pounds.

James Norris Trophy

This award goes annually to the defenceman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) poll. It was first presented in 1953 in memory of James Norris, founder, owner and president of the Detroit Red Wings.

Frank J. Selke Trophy

Voted by Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) Presented in 1977 by the League's Board of Governors in honor of Frank J. Selke, a great builder of NHL championship teams for the league's Best Defensive Forward.

Vezina Trophy

Presented to the league in 1926-1927 by the owners of the Montreal Canadiens in memory of Canadien's outstanding goaltender George Vezina. It is presented annually to the goalkeeper(s) voted by League's 26 General Managers as the most outstanding goaltender.

William Jennings Trophy

Presented to the goaltender(s) with more than 25 appearances on the club allowing the fewest goals against during the regular season chosen at the end of the regular season.

Calder Memorial Trophy

To the player voted by Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) as the most proficient in his first year of National Hockey League play. The trophy is named after the late Frank Calder who was the first president of the NHL.

Lady Byng Trophy

Lady Byng, the wife of Canada's Governor General in 1925, presented this trophy to the league to be awarded annually to the player who best combines sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and a high standard of playing ability. Voted by Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA).

King Clancy Trophy

The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is an annual award to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.

Bill Masterton Trophy

The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is an annual award under the trusteeship of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. The winner is selected in a poll of all chapters of the PHWA at the end of the regular season. A grant from the PHWA is awarded annually to the Bill Masterton Scholarship Fund, based in Bloomington, MN, in the name of the Masterton Trophy winner. The trophy was presented by the NHL Writers' Association in 1968 to commemorate the late William Masterton, a player of the Minnesota North Stars, who exhibited to a high degree the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Masterton died on January 15, 1968, after an injury sustained during a hockey game.

Prince of Wales Trophy

Donated to the NHL in 1924 by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, it was originally for the team finishing first in the American Division of the NHL. Now it is presented annually to the team finishing first in the Eastern Conference.

Clarence Campbell Trophy

This trophy is awarded annually to the team finishing first in the NHL's Western Conference. Presented for the first time in 1968, it is named in honour and recognition of Clarence S. Campbell.

Conn Symthe Trophy

The Conn Symthe trophy is presented each year to the Most Valuable Player in the National Hockey Playoffs as voted by the hockey sportswriters.

Stanley Cup

In 1892, Lord Stanley of Preston presented a silver cup in order to inspire championship-level hockey in Canada. The silver cup was purchased in Sheffield, England for 10 guineas ($48.67 US at the time). Lord Stanley never witnessed a championship game nor attended a trophy presentation, but his reward has endured and now goes to the National Hockey League champions each year. - The cup stands at just under 1m. (3.28 ft.) - The original bowl was retired in 1969, and replaced by a replica. The original now sits in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. - Names of winning players, coaches, management and club staff are engraved in the trophy. - There are 1,914 names engraved on the trophy. - The silver chalice weighs 77kg. (35 lbs) - Each winning player and management member gets to take the cup home for one day to share with friends and family. - The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes.