Ken McKenzie Trophy (IHL)
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The Ken McKenzie Trophy was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the American
-born player judged to be most outstanding in his first season. The award is named for Ken McKenzie
, the co-founder and longtime president and publisher of The Hockey News
.
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-born player judged to be most outstanding in his first season. The award is named for Ken McKenzie
Ken McKenzie
Ken McKenzie was a journalist, and the co-founder and longtime president and publisher of The Hockey News magazine...
, the co-founder and longtime president and publisher of The Hockey News
The Hockey News
The Hockey News, commonly abbreviated to THN, is a North American ice hockey magazine published by Transcontinental. The Hockey News was founded in 1947 by Ken McKenzie and Bill Côté, and has since been the most recognized hockey publication in North America...
.
Winners
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1977-78 | Mike Eruzione | Toledo Goaldiggers Toledo Goaldiggers The Toledo Goaldiggers was an International Hockey League franchise that played in Toledo, Ohio from 1974 to 1986. Prior to the Goaldiggers, the city's hockey team was the Toledo Blades, which played under that name from its founding in 1963 until 1970, when it changed its name to the Toledo... |
| 1978-79 | Jon Fontas Jon Fontas Jon Fontas is a retired professional ice hockey player who played two games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Minnesota North Stars. Jon is now a successful coach and hockey instructor in Massachusetts.- External links :... |
Saginaw Gears |
| 1979-80 | Bob Janecyk Bob Janecyk Robert T. Janecyk is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender who played 110 games in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Black Hawks.-References:... |
Fort Wayne Komets |
| 1980-81 | Mike Labianca | Toledo Goaldiggers |
| Steve Janaszak Steve Janaszak Steven James Janaszak is a retired American ice hockey goaltender who played three games in the NHL with the Minnesota North Stars and Colorado Rockies between 1980 and 1982.-Amateur career:... |
Fort Wayne Komets | |
| 1981-82 | Steve Salvucci | Saginaw Gears |
| 1982-83 | Paul Fenton Paul Fenton (ice hockey) Paul John Fenton is a retired American ice hockey forward.Fenton started his National Hockey League career with the Hartford Whalers in 1985. He would also play for the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, and San Jose Sharks... |
Peoria Prancers Peoria Prancers The Peoria Prancers were an ice hockey team in the International Hockey League. They played in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.In 1983, Peoria Prancer Paul Fenton won the Ken McKenzie Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding American born rookie, playing in the International Hockey League.... |
| 1983-84 | Mike Krensing | Muskegon Mohawks Muskegon Mohawks The Muskegon Mohawks were a minor league professional ice hockey team in the International Hockey League from 1965 to 1984. Muskegon were Turner Cup champions in 1968.... |
| 1984-85 | Bill Schafhauser | Kalamazoo Wings Kalamazoo Wings The Kalamazoo Wings, nicknamed the K-Wings, are a mid-level professional ice hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A member of the ECHL's Eastern Conference, North Division, they play in the 5,113-seat Wings Stadium.... |
| 1985-86 | Brian Noonan Brian Noonan Brian Noonan is a retired American ice hockey right-winger. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, St... |
Saginaw Generals |
| 1986-87 | Ray LeBlanc Ray LeBlanc Raymond J. LeBlanc is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is best known as the goaltender for the United States team at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France... |
Flint Spirits Flint Spirits The Flint Spirits were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1985–1990, and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. They were a part of the International Hockey League, and replaced the recently departed Flint Generals team. They compiled an overall record of 162–220–28... |
| 1987-88 | Dan Woodley Dan Woodley Dan Woodley is a retired professional ice hockey player who played briefly in the National Hockey League for the Vancouver Canucks during the 1987–88 NHL season.-Playing career:... |
Flint Spirits |
| 1988-89 | Paul Ranheim Paul Ranheim Paul Stephen Ranheim is a retired American professional ice hockey forward.-Playing career:Born in Missouri but raised in Minnesota, Ranheim went to high school in Edina, Minnesota, where he was the captain of his high school hockey team. Known for his speed and penalty killing ability, he played... |
Salt Lake Golden Eagles Salt Lake Golden Eagles The Salt Lake Golden Eagles were a minor professional hockey team based in Salt Lake City, Utah from 1969 to 1994.They played in the Western Hockey League from 1969 to 1974, the Central Hockey League from 1974 to 1984 and the International Hockey League from 1984 to 1994... |
| 1989-90 | Tim Sweeney | Salt Lake Golden Eagles |
| 1990-91 | C J Young | Salt Lake Golden Eagles |
| 1991-92 | Kevin Wortman Kevin Wortman Kevin Wortman is a former professional hockey player.Wortman was drafted by the Calgary Flames 168 overall, in the eighth round of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft... |
Salt Lake Golden Eagles |
| 1992-93 | Mark Beaufait Mark Beaufait Mark Beaufait is a former professional ice hockey player who played 5 games for the San Jose Sharks of the NHL during the 1992–93 season. He spent the last seven playing for the Eisbären Berlin of the DEL. He retired on April 16, 2009.-Career statistics:-External links:... |
Kansas City Blades Kansas City Blades The Kansas City Blades was a professional ice hockey team in the International Hockey League from 1990–2001 until the demise of the league after the 2000–01 season. The Blades was based in Kansas City, Missouri at Kemper Arena.... |
| 1993-94 | Chris Rogles | Indianapolis Ice Indianapolis Ice The Indianapolis Ice is the name of a former hockey team in Indianapolis, Indiana, that played in the International Hockey League from 1988–99 and in the Central Hockey League from 1999–2004. Their original home arena was the Indiana State Fairgrounds Pepsi Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds... |
| 1994-95 | Chris Marinucci Chris Marinucci Christopher Jon Marinucci is a American retired ice hockey player who played briefly in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Islanders... |
Denver Grizzlies |
| 1995-96 | Brett Lievers | Utah Grizzlies Utah Grizzlies The Utah Grizzlies are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play out of West Valley City, Utah, United States, with their home games at the Maverik Center.- Franchise history :... |
| 1996-97 | Brian Felsner Brian Felsner Brian Felsner is a retired American ice hockey left winger who played 12 games with the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League... |
Orlando Solar Bears |
| 1997-98 | Eric Nickulas Eric Nickulas Eric Nickulas is a professional ice hockey right winger who last played for the ERC Ingolstadt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany.... |
Orlando Solar Bears |
| 1998-99 | Mark Mowers Mark Mowers Mark Mowers is a professional ice hockey forward who last played for the Fribourg-Gotteron in the Swiss National League A during the 2010-11 season... |
Milwaukee Admirals Milwaukee Admirals The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA at the Bradley Center.-History:... |
| 1999-00 | Andrew Berenzweig | Milwaukee Admirals |
| 2000-01 | Brian Pothier Brian Pothier Brian Pothier is an American professional ice hockey player. Pothier played in the National Hockey League from 2000 until 2010. He is currently playing in the Swiss National League for Geneve Servette.-Playing career:... |
Orlando Solar Bears |