Babe Pratt Trophy
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The Babe Pratt Trophy is one of six annual team awards presented to players of the National Hockey League
(NHL)'s Vancouver Canucks
. Presented at the last home game of the regular season, it is given to the Canucks' best defenceman
, as voted by the fans.
The most recent recipient is Christian Ehrhoff
, who has won in 2010
and 2011
– his first two years with the club.
defenceman and Canucks goodwill ambassador Babe Pratt
, the trophy was renamed in honour of him.
Originally, the trophy's recipient was decided by local media, but is now decided by fan vote.
The most prolific award winners in the trophy's history have been:
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL)'s Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
. Presented at the last home game of the regular season, it is given to the Canucks' best defenceman
Defenceman (ice hockey)
Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring...
, as voted by the fans.
The most recent recipient is Christian Ehrhoff
Christian Ehrhoff
Christian Ehrhoff is a German professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League...
, who has won in 2010
2009–10 NHL season
The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010...
and 2011
2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
– his first two years with the club.
History
It was first awarded for the 1972–73 season as the Premier's Trophy, but as of 1989–90, after the untimely death of Hall of FameHockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
defenceman and Canucks goodwill ambassador Babe Pratt
Babe Pratt
Walter "Babe" Pratt was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman/left winger who played for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League.Babe was an important member of two Stanley Cup winning teams, the 1940 Rangers and 1945 Maple Leafs...
, the trophy was renamed in honour of him.
Originally, the trophy's recipient was decided by local media, but is now decided by fan vote.
The most prolific award winners in the trophy's history have been:
- Mattias OhlundMattias ÖhlundMattias Öhlund is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman and an alternate captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Prior to joining the Lightning, he played eleven seasons with the Vancouver Canucks...
- 4 times (1998, 2000, 2004, 2006) - Jyrki LummeJyrki LummeJyrki Olavi Lumme is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League and SM-liiga. After beginning his career in Finland, playing with Ilves Tampere for three seasons, he moved to North America to join the Montreal Canadiens in 1988...
- 4 (1992, 1994, 1996, 1997) - Doug LidsterDoug LidsterJohn Douglas Andrew Lidster is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL...
- 4 (1985, 1986, 1987, 1991) - Harold SnepstsHarold SnepstsHarold John Snepsts is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 17 seasons in the National Hockey League...
- 4 (1978, 1979, 1980, 1982) - Ed JovanovskiEd JovanovskiEdward Jovanovski is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman of Macedonian descent, an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League ....
- 3 (2001, 2002, 2003)
Award winners
| Season | Winner | Win # |
|---|---|---|
| 1972–73 | 1 | |
| 1973–74 | 1 | |
| 1974–75 | 1 | |
| 1975–76 | 1 | |
| 1976–77 | 2 | |
| 1977–78 | 1 | |
| 1978–79 | 2 | |
| 1979–80 | 3 | |
| 1980–81 | 1 | |
| 1981–82 | 4 | |
| 1982–83 | 1 | |
| 1983–84 | 1 | |
| 1984–85 | 1 | |
| 1985–86 | 2 | |
| 1986–87 | 3 | |
| 1987–88 | 1 | |
| 1988–89 | 1 | |
| 1989–90 | 2 | |
| 1990–91 | 4 | |
| 1991–92 | 1 | |
| 1992–93 | 1 | |
| 1993–94 | 2 | |
| 1994–95 | 1 | |
| 1995–96 | 3 | |
| 1996–97 | 4 | |
| 1997–98 | 1 | |
| 1998–99 | 1 | |
| 1999–2000 | 2 | |
| 2000–01 | 1 | |
| 2001–02 | 2 | |
| 2002–03 | 3 | |
| 2003–04 | 3 | |
| 2004–05 2004–05 Vancouver Canucks season The 2004–05 Vancouver Canucks season was to be the team's 35th season in the NHL. However, the entire season's games were cancelled as a result of the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Free agents:-Draft picks:... |
- | |
| 2005–06 | 4 | |
| 2006–07 | 1 | |
| 2007–08 | 1 | |
| 2008–09 2008–09 NHL season The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the... |
2 | |
| 2009–10 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
1 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
2 |
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See also
- Cyclone Taylor TrophyCyclone Taylor TrophyThe Cyclone Taylor Award is the award given each year to the most valuable player on the Vancouver Canucks . It is named after Cyclone Taylor, a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who led the Vancouver Millionaires to the Stanley Cup in 1915...
- Cyrus H. McLean TrophyCyrus H. McLean TrophyThe Cyrus H. McLean Trophy is an award given out by the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. It recognizes the Canucks leading scorer over the course of the regular season...
- Fred J. Hume AwardFred J. Hume AwardThe Fred J. Hume Award is a Vancouver Canucks team award given out at the end of each NHL season to the team's unsung hero, as decided by the Vancouver Canucks Booster Club. It was first given out after the Canucks' inaugural season in 1970–71 and was named after former Mayor of Vancouver Fred J...
- Molson CupMolson CupThe Molson Cup is an award presented to a distinguished player on Canadian ice hockey teams. After each game, the "three game stars" are selected, usually by a member of the media. At the end of the season, the player with the most three-star honours is presented with the Molson Cup...
- Most Exciting Player Award