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  Legends of Hockey - NHL Trophies - Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Lady Byng, wife of Canada's Governor-General at the time, presented the Lady Byng Trophy in 1925.
After Lady Byng's death in 1949, the National Hockey League presented a new trophy, changing the name to the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
The trophy is an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
www.legendsofhockey.net /html/silver_splashladybyng.htm   (186 words)

  
  Lady Byng Memorial Trophy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League hockey player voted to have shown the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with performance in play.
The trophy is named in honour of Lady Byng, wife of Viscount Byng of Vimy, a Vimy Ridge war hero who was the Governor-General of Canada in 1925.
Lady Byng donated a second trophy in 1936.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lady_Byng_Memorial_Trophy   (302 words)

  
 London Racers - news items   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
After Lady Byng's death in 1949, the National Hockey League presented a new trophy, changing the name to the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
The trophy is an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
His Lady Byng, the fifth he would earn during his incredible career, was awarded in 1998-99 as much for the gentlemanly demeanor of his career as it was for that specific season.
www.londonracers.com /news/london/detail.php?id=610   (593 words)

  
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Trophy The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.
Trophy The James Norris Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.
The James Norris Memorial Trophy was presented in 1953 by the four children of the late James Norris in memory of the former owner-president of the Detroit Red Wings.
www.uic.nnov.ru /~rysv1/images/trophies/trophies.htm   (1150 words)

  
 NHL.com - Trophies
The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
After Frank Boucher of the New York Rangers won the award seven times in eight seasons, he was given the trophy to keep and Lady Byng donated another trophy in 1936.
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www.nhl.com /trophies/ladybyng.html   (265 words)

  
 The NHL Awards
The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is awarded to "the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability." The winner is selected in a poll among sportswriters and broadcasters in each of the 26 NHL cities.
The Calder Memorial Trophy is awarded to "the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League." The winner is selected in a poll among sportswriters and broadcasters in each of the 26 NHL cities.
History: The Norris Memorial Trophy was presented in 1953 by the four children of the late James Norris in memory of the former owner-president of the Detroit Red Wings.
www.angelfire.com /ca/CANpride/report05.html   (654 words)

  
 RSHL - Awards Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The James Norris Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.
The Hart Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team.
The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the RSHL.
www.thershl.com /awards.asp   (622 words)

  
 Hockey Madness - NHL Trophies
From 1981-82 to 1992-93 the trophy was presented to the playoff champion in the Campbell Conference.
The original Hart Trophy was donated to the NHL in 1923 by Dr. David A. Hart, father of Cecil Hart, former manager-coach of the Montreal Canadiens.
History: The James Norris Memorial Trophy was presented in 1953 by the four children of the late James Norris in memory of the former owner-president of the Detroit Red Wings.
www.hockeymadness.com /NHL_Trophies.asp   (1237 words)

  
 TBSN / TAMPA BAY SPORTS NET - ST. LOUIS FINALIST FOR HART & LADY BYNG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded annually "to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team," as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
The Calder Memorial Trophy is awarded annually "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League," as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
Two other trophies, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey) and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy (leadership and humanitarian contribution to his community) also will be presented at the Awards ceremony.
www.tbsports.net /team_news/lightning/2004/0421_stlouis_hart_lady_byng_finalist.htm   (1780 words)

  
 DAVE KEON WINS THE LADY BYNG
Following his term as Governor General, Lord and Lady Byng returned to England where he was raised in the peerage as Viscount.
Frank Boucher was given the trophy to keep in 1935, after he had won it for the seventh time in eight years, and Lady Byng donated a duplicate to replace it.
Lord and Lady Byng also travelled more than any of their predecessors, making extended trips to western Canada and the North, taking the opportunity to meet with many Canadians.
robyn14.tripod.com /davekeon/ladybyng.html   (1361 words)

  
 Hockey Trophies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
From 1981-82 to 1992-93 the trophy was presented to the playoff champion in the Campbell Conference.
History: The James Norris Memorial Trophy was presented in 1953 by the four children of the late James Norris in memory of the former owner-president of the Detroit Red Wings.
From 1981-82 to 1992-93 the trophy was presented to the playoff champion in the Wales Conference.
www.coloradohockey.info /CHIpages/hockeytrophies.html   (1230 words)

  
 Hockey Hall of Fame - NHL Trophies - Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
When Lady Byng died in 1949, the National Hockey League presented a new trophy, changing the name to the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
After earning Lady Byng Trophy votes in 11 of his 13 NHL seasons, Joe Sakic finally captured his first award as the league's most sportsmanlike player.
Sakic, who also earned the Hart Trophy and was a 1st Team All-Star, narrowly edged Nicklas Lidstrom in the closest voting in Lady Byng Trophy history.
www.hhof.com /html/trlbt00.htm   (243 words)

  
 Edmonton Oilers Heritage Website - Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
The trophy is annually awarded to the player judged to have exhibited the highest level of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct while maintaining a high standard of playing ability.
Lady Byng was the wife of Vimy Ridge war hero and former Governor General Sir Julian Hedworth George Byng.
Until 1935, the trophy was presented to one annual recipient, but after Frank Boucher of the New York Rangers won the award seven times in eight seasons, he was given the original trophy to keep, and Lady Byng donated another trophy in 1936.
www.oilersheritage.com /memories/awards_byng.html   (284 words)

  
 The Sporting News: Hockey Archives
The award was originally known as the Lady Byng Trophy.
After winning the award seven times, Frank Boucher received permanent possession and a new trophy was donated to the NHL in 1936.
After Lady Byng’s death in 1949, the NHL changed the name to Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
www.sportingnews.com /archives/almanac/nhl/awardgentleman.html   (48 words)

  
 Jason Musielak Millennium Project
The Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded to the player who is most valuable to his team and selected by a poll of NHL Writers Association.
The Hart Memorial Trophy, or the MVP award as some might call it, is the most prolific award for a single player in all of hockey.
Trophies and awards are given to the individuals who are looked up to for setting a standard of hockey greatness.
www.sebsteph.com /Professional/sebsportfolio/syllabi/M102/millennium/studentfiles/jasonmusielak.htm   (7149 words)

  
 ZIHA AWARDS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is an annual award under the trusteeship of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association and is given to the Eastside Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
The Art Ross trophy is an annual award to the player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season.
The Vezina Trophy is an annual award given to the goalkeeper judged to be the best at this position as voted by the general managers of all ZIHA clubs.
free.hostultra.com /~ziha/Awards.htm   (593 words)

  
 A GAME OF HONOR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The trophy has been presented every year since 1925, when it was given out by Lady Byng herself.
She was the wife of Canada’s Governor-General and upon her passing in 1949, the NHL renamed it the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
The winner of this year’s trophy, selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association, will be announced at the 18th Annual NHL Awards Television Special titled “A Celebration of Excellence” this Thursday, June 14, at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre.
philadelphiaflyers.com /pressbox/archive/20010611_lady.asp?month=10&...   (493 words)

  
 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Generally, the winner of the Lady Byng Trophy has one of the lowest Penalty in Minutes total for the season.
The trophy was originally presented to the NHL in 1925 by the wife of Canada's Governor-General, Lady Byng.
After Lady Byng's death in 1949 the NHL presented a new trophy and changing the name to the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
couchpotatohockey.com /Awards/Lady_Byng.asp   (100 words)

  
 Awards
The Prince of Wales Trophy is awarded by the National Hockey League to the Eastern Conference playoff champions.
The Lady Byng Trophy is awarded to the player who has shown sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct along with performance in play.
The Lester Patrick Trophy is awarded for an individual's contribution to hockey in the United States.
www.sportscity.com /NHL-Awards   (645 words)

  
 washingtonpost.com: Bling and Bada Byng!
Actually, Lady Byng was the wife of the governor general of Canada in 1925, the first year of the award.
Vezina Trophy: This award is given to the goalie whom NHL general managers choose as the best goaltender.
The trophy originally was presented to the NHL by the owners of the Montreal Canadiens in memory of Georges Vezina.
www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A33137-2004Jun10?language=printer   (418 words)

  
 Frank Boucher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frank was not only a brilliant forward, but was also perhaps its most gentlemenly.
While playing for the New York Rangers, he won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 7 times in 8 years.
He was then given the trophy outright, and another trophy was donated to the NHL by Lady Byng.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Frank_Boucher   (164 words)

  
 databaseHockey.com - NHL Hockey Statistics, Draft, Awards, and History
James Norris Memorial Trophy: Top Defenseman in the NHL
King Clancy Memorial Trophy: Leadership and Humanitarian Contribution
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Player who Displays Gentlemanly Conduct
www.databasehockey.com /awards/awardslist.htm   (86 words)

  
 A to Z Encyclopaedia of Ice Hockey - La
After Lady Byng's death in 1949, the National Hockey League presented a new trophy, changing the name from the Lady Byng Trophy.
The Trophy, originally known as the Governors Trophy (1964-99) was presented by the IHL between 1964-65 and 2000-019.
The Oksanen Trophy was introduced to the Finnish SM-liiga in 1994 in honour of Lasse Oksanen.
www.azhockey.com /La.htm   (5293 words)

  
 ihlbc.com
Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year): Awarded to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the IHL.
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Awarded to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
Hart Trophy (MVP): Awarded to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.
www.ihlbc.com /voteiwhl.htm   (121 words)

  
 COLORADO'S SAKIC VOTED A FINALIST FOR THREE NHL TROPHIES;   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Sakic is a finalist for the Hart (MVP to his team), Lady Byng(sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct) and Selke (top defensive forward)Trophies, the first player since Chicago's Ed Belfour in 1991 (Hart,Calder, Vezina) to be voted a finalist for three trophies in the same season.
The Professional Hockey Writers' Association votes for the Hart Trophy, the Norris Trophy, the Selke Trophy, the Calder Trophy and the Lady Byng Trophy.
Two other trophies, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey) and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy(leadership and humanitarian contribution to his community) will also be presented at the Awards Ceremony.
www.philadelphiaflyers.com /pressbox/archive/20010511_awards.asp   (438 words)

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