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The 1991 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 22th at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. A total of 264 players were drafted. June 22 is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 192 days remaining. ... Buffalo War Memorial Auditorium (formerly Civic Auditorium) is a 16,284-seat multi-purpose arena in Buffalo, New York. ... Nickname: City of Good Neighbors, Queen City, City of Light Location of Buffalo in New York State County Erie County Mayor Byron Brown Area - City 136. ...

Selections By Round

Below are listed the selections in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft and which team made the selection.

Round 1

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The Western Hockey League is one of the three hockey Major Junior Tier I leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. ... Scott Niedermayer (born August 31, 1973, in Edmonton, Alberta) is a professional ice hockey hockey player with the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL. Standing 6 ft 1 in, 200 pounds (91 kg), Niedermayer is considered to be one of the top defencemen in the league. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ... The Kamloops Blazers are a Western Hockey League ice hockey club. ... Scott Lachance (born 22 October 1972 in Charlottesville, Virginia) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Kloten in the Swiss League. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, a city located on Long Island. ... The Boston University Terriers are the ten mens and eleven womens varsity athletic teams representing Boston University in NCAA Division I competition. ... Hockey East is a college athletic conference which operates in New England. ... Aaron Ward (born 17 January 1973 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is an ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the New York Rangers of the NHL. Ward was drafted 5th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft out of the University of Michigan. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Winnipeg Jets were an ice hockey franchise that existed in both the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League. ... The University of Michigan features 24 varsity sports teams called the Wolverines, who compete in the NCAAs Division I and in the Big Ten Conference in all sports except mens ice hockey which competes in the NCAA D1 Central Collegiate Hockey Association. ... The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska, Indiana, and Nebraska. ... (born July 20, 1973 in Ã–rnskÃ¶ldsvik, Sweden) is a professional ice hockey player from Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... MODO Hockey is an ice hockey team in Ã–rnskÃ¶ldsvik, Sweden. ... The Elitserien logo Elitserien is the name of the highest-level Swedish ice hockey league, where the first season under this name was played in 1975-1976. ... Alek Stojanov is a former National Hockey League player who played for the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins who is best known for being involved in a trade sending Markus NÃ¤slund to the Vancouver Canucks (which many people call one of the most lopsided trades in the history of... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Vancouver Canucks are a professional National Hockey League (NHL) ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... The Dukes of Hamilton were a hockey team that represented Hamilton, Ontario in the Ontario Hockey League for two seasons from 1989 to 1991. ... Richard Matvichuk (born February 5, 1973 in Edmonton, Alberta) is an NHL defenseman, currently signed with the New Jersey Devils. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Minnesota North Stars were a team in the National Hockey League between 1967 and 1993. ... City: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan League: Western Hockey League Conference: Eastern Division: East Founded: 1964-65 Home Arena: Credit Union Centre Colours: navy blue, royal blue, silver and white Head Coach: Lorne Molleken General Manager: Lorne Molleken The Saskatoon Blades are an ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western... Patrick Poulin (born April 23, 1973 in Vanier, Quebec) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 634 games in the National Hockey League between 1991 and 2002. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Hartford Whalers (known as the New England Whalers as a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise from 1972-79), was a National Hockey League (NHL) team that played from 1979-97. ... The Saint-Hyacinthe Laser were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1989 to 1996. ... The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (French: la Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec, abbreviated QMJHL in English, LHJMQ in French) is one of the three Major Junior A Tier I hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. ... Martin Lapointe (born 12 September 1973 in Ville St. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Detroit Red Wings are an NHL franchise located in Detroit, Michigan. ... The Acadie-Bathurst Titan are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. ... Brian Rolston (Born February 21, 1973 in Flint, Michigan) is a professional hockey player currently playing for the Minnesota Wild. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... 2006 All-Star and Whalers captain John Vigilante celebrates after scoring a goal. ... The North American Hockey League (NAHL) and the defunct American West Hockey League merged in 2003 to form a 21-team Junior A league, sanctioned by USA Hockey. ... Tyler Wright (b. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ... The Swift Current Broncos are a Western Hockey League ice hockey club, founded in 1967. ... Philippe Boucher (b. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. ... The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. ... Pat Peake {b. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... 2006 All-Star and Whalers captain John Vigilante celebrates after scoring a goal. ... Alexei Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (Russian:ÐÐ»ÐµÐºÑÐµÐ¹ Ð’ÑÑ‡ÐµÑÐ»Ð°Ð²Ð¾Ð²Ð¸Ñ‡ ÐšÐ¾Ð²Ð°Ð»Ñ‘Ð², Aleksej Vyacheslavovich Kovaliov; born February 24, 1973, in Togliatti, U.S.S.R.) (now Russia) is a Russian professional ice hockey player in the NHL currently playing with the Montreal Canadiens as a right winger. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... The New York Rangers (NYR) are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City, New York, U.S.A.. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... 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The Seattle Thunderbirds is an ice hockey team in Seattle, Washington that belongs to the Western Hockey League. ... For other people, see Glen Murray Glen Murray (Born: November 1, 1972 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian-born hockey player in the NHL with the Boston Bruins. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... City: Sudbury, Ontario League: Ontario Hockey League Conference: Eastern Division: Central Founded: 1962 (NOJHL) 1972 (OHA) Home Arena: Sudbury Arena Colours: Blue, White, Grey Head Coach: Mike Foligno General Manager: Mike Foligno Sudbury Wolves make an entrance on home ice The Sudbury Wolves are a junior ice hockey team that... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta. ... AllmÃ¤nna Idrottsklubben IshockeyfÃ¶rening is a Swedish ice hockey club. ... Martin RuÄinskÃ½ (born March 11, 1971 in Most, Czech Republic) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Czechoslovakia_(bordered). ... Trevor Halverson (born April 6, 1971 in White River, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Saginaw Spirit are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. ... Dean McAmmond (born June 15, 1973, in Grande Cache, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... The Prince Albert Raiders play out of East Division in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League and have been in the league since the 1982-83 season. ...

Round 2

23. Ray Whitney - San Jose Sharks Ray Whitney was born on the 8th of May, 1972 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. ...

24. Rene Corbet - Quebec Nordiques Rene Corbet (born June 25, 1973 in Victoriaville, Quebec) is a Canadian ice hockey player currently playing for the Mannheim Eagles (Adler Mannheim) of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. ...

26. Zigmund Palffy - New York Islanders Å½igmund (Zsigmond) PÃ¡lffy (born May 5, 1972 in Czechoslovakia, now Slovakia) is a professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. ...

28. Jim Campbell - Montreal Canadiens Jim Campbell born April 3, 1973 in Worcester, Massachusetts is an American ice hockey player. ...

29. Jassen Cullimore - Vancouver Canucks Jassen Cullimore (born December 4, 1972 in Simcoe, Ontario) is a defenseman currently (2005) playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL. Categories: Ice hockey player stubs | 1972 births | Canadian ice hockey players ...

30. Sandis Ozolinsh - San Jose Sharks Sandis OzoliÅ†Å¡ (born August 3, 1972 in Riga, Latvia) nicknamed Ozo is a Latvian ice hockey player, currently playing for the New York Rangers of the NHL. Sandis Ozolinsh was drafted in 1991 by the San Jose Sharks, as the 30th pick in the 2nd round. ...

32. Jamie Pushor - Detroit Red Wings Jamie Pushor (born February 11, 1973 in Lethbridge, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who curently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets. ...

36. Jeff Nelson - Washington Capitals Jeff Nelson (Born December 18, 1972 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan) is a professional ice hockey player. ...

40. Jozef Stumpel - Boston Bruins Jozef StÃ¼mpel, #15 (born July 20, 1972 in Nitra, Slovakia) is a Slovak ice hockey center. ...

42. Guy Leveque - Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California, USA. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ...

Round 3

48. Jamie McLennan - New York Islanders Jamie McLennan (born June 30, 1971 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Florida Panthers of the NHL. McLennan was drafted in the 3rd round, 48th overall by the New York Islanders in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. ...

51. Sean Pronger - Vancouver Canucks Sean Pronger (born November 30, 1972 in Thunder Bay, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vancouver Canucks. ...

52. Sandy McCarthy - Calgary Flames Sandy McCarthy (Born June 15, 1972, in Toronto, Ontario), is a Mikmaq Canadian professional ice hockey player. ...

54. Chris Osgood - Detroit Red Wings Chris Osgood (born 26 November 1972 in Peace River, Alberta, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player. ...

58. Steve Konowalchuk - Washington Capitals Steve Konowalchuk (Born: November 11, 1972 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA-) is an American professional ice hockey leftwinger who plays for the National Hockey Leagues Colorado Avalanche. ...

61. Yves Sarault - Montreal Canadiens Yves Sarault (born December 23, 1972 in Valleyfield, Quebec) is a Canadian ice hockey forward who has played in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Atlanta Thrashers and the Nashville Predators. ...

65. Nathan LaFayette - St. Louis Blues Nathan LaFayette (born February 17, 1973 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada) was an ice hockey player in the NHL. He played for the St. ...

Round 4

68. Dave Karpa - Quebec Nordiques Dave Karpa (born May 7, 1971 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers between 1993 and 2003. ...

70. Milan Hnilicka - New York Islanders Milan HniliÄka (born June 25, 1973 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech ice hockey player. ...

71. Igor Kravchuk - Chicago Blackhawks Igor Aleksandrovich Kravchuk (Russian: ) (born September 13, 1966 in Ufa, U.S.S.R.) is a retired Russian ice hockey defenseman, who competed internationally for the USSR and Russia. ...

72. Peter Ambroziak - Buffalo Sabres Peter Ambroziak (born September 15, 1971, in Kanata, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger. ...

73. Vladimir Vujtek - Montreal Canadiens Vladimir Vujtek (born February 17, 1972, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia) is a former National Hockey League right wing. ...

74. Mike Torchia - Minnesota North Stars Mike Torchia (born February 23, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey goalie who played six games in the National Hockey League for the Dallas Stars during the 1994-95 NHL season. ...

76. Mike Knuble - Detroit Red Wings Michael Mike Knuble (born July 4, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL. // He was raised in Kentwood, Michigan to Latvian-American parents. ...

81. Alexei Zhitnik - Los Angeles Kings Alexei Zhitnik (born 10 October 1972 in Kiev, U.S.S.R.) is a Ukrainian ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. ...

86. Aris Brimanis - Philadelphia Flyers Aris Brimanis (born March 14, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an ice hockey player. ...

Round 5

91. Juha Ylonen - Winnipeg Jets Juha YlÃ¶nen (born February 13, 1972, in Helsinki, Finland) is a former professional ice hockey center. ...

101. Steve Shields - Buffalo Sabres Steve Shields (Born on July 19, 1972 in North Bay, Ontario) is a current NHL goaltender for the Atlanta Thrashers. ...

103. Bill Lindsay - Quebec Nordiques Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

Round 6

122. Dmitri Yushkevich - Philadelphia Flyers Dmitri Yushkevich (born November 19, 1971 in Cherepovets, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian ice hockey defenseman. ...

123. Sean O'Donnell - Buffalo Sabres Sean ODonnell (born October 13, 1971 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL. ODonnell was drafted in the 6th round, 123rd overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. ...

124. Brian Holzinger - Buffalo Sabres Brian Holzinger (born October 10, 1972, in Parma, Ohio, USA) is an American professional ice hockey center. ...

127. Oleg Petrov - Montreal Canadiens Oleg Petrov (born 18 April 1971 in Moscow, Russia) is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays in the Swiss Hockey League. ...

Round 7

136. Andreas Johansson - New York Islanders Andreas Johansson (born May 19, 1973 in Falun) is a Swedish ice hockey player for NHL team Nashville Predators. ...

138. Andrei Lomakin - Philadelphia Flyers Andrei Lomakin (April 3, 1964 â€“ December 9, 2006) was a professional ice hockey player who played parts of four seasons in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers. ...

144. David Oliver - Edmonton Oilers David Oliver (born April 17, 1971 in Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian ice hockey forward. ...

Round 8

156. Janne Laukkanen - Quebec Nordiques Janne Laukkanen (born March 19, 1970) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. ...

160. Dmitri Mironov - Toronto Maple Leafs Dmitri Mironov (born December 25, 1965 in Moscow, U.S.S.R.) is a retired Russian ice hockey defenseman. ...

169. Corey Hirsch - New York Rangers Corey Hirsch (born August 10, 1972 in Medicine Hat, Alberta) is a professional Canadian ice hockey goaltender. ...

171. Brian Savage - Montreal Canadiens Brian Savage is a Sudbury-born NHL hockey player, he became most popular playing for the Montreal Canadiens, though he was later traded to the Phoenix Coyotes and then to the St Louis Blues. ...

Round 9

181. Sean Gauthier - Winnipeg Jets This is a list of ice hockey players who have only played one game in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1917-18 to 1999-00. ...

Round 10

203. Igor Ulanov - Winnipeg Jets Igor Ulanov (born 1 October 1969 in Krasnokamsk, USSR) is a National Hockey League defenseman. ...

213. Jamie Ram - New York Rangers This is a list of ice hockey players who have only played one game in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1917-18 to 2000-01. ...

Round 11

226. Neil Little - Philadelphia Flyers Neil Little (born December 18, 1971 in Medicine Hat, Alberta) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. ...

239. Marko Jantunen - Calgary Flames Marko Jantunen (born February 14, 1971, Lahti, Finland) is a Finnish ice hockey forward. ...

Round 12

257. Brian Wiseman - New York Rangers Brian Wiseman (born July 13, 1971 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian ice hockey forward and college assistant coach. ...

See also

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Current teams: Anaheim • Atlanta • Boston • Buffalo • Calgary • Carolina • Chicago • Colorado • Columbus • Dallas • Detroit • Edmonton • Florida • Los Angeles • Minnesota • Montreal • Nashville • New Jersey • NY Islanders • NY Rangers • Ottawa • Philadelphia • Phoenix • Pittsburgh • San Jose • St. Louis • Tampa Bay • Toronto • Vancouver • Washington NHL redirects here. ... The Anaheim Ducks (formerly known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim) are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. ... // Atlanta was awarded an NHL franchise in 1997 to replace the Atlanta Flames, who departed for Calgary in 1980 and became the Calgary Flames. ... The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. ... The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta. ... The Carolina Hurricanes are a National Hockey League team in Raleigh, North Carolina. ... The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado. ... The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. ... The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. ... The Detroit Red Wings are an NHL franchise located in Detroit, Michigan. ... The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ... For the animal species by this name, see Florida panther. ... The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California, USA. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. ... The Montreal Canadiens are the oldest established National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. ... The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. ... The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ... The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, a city located on Long Island. ... The New York Rangers (NYR) are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City, New York, U.S.A.. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team in the NHL based in Ottawa, Ontario. ... The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. ... The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. ... The St. ... The Tampa Bay Lightning is a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. ... The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... The Vancouver Canucks are a professional National Hockey League (NHL) ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ...

Trophies and awards: Stanley Cup • Prince of Wales • Clarence S. Campbell • Presidents' Trophy • Adams • Art Ross • Calder • Conn Smythe • Crozier • Hart • Jennings • King Clancy • Lady Byng • Masterton • Norris • Patrick • Pearson • Plus/Minus • Rocket Richard • Selke • Vezina Stanley Cup on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The National Hockey League presents numerous awards and trophies per year; some are given to National Hockey League teams, and other are given to players. ... This is the current WikiProject: Ice Hockey Article Improvement Drive collaboration! The Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL), the major professional ice hockey league in Canada and the United States. ... Prince of Wales Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Prince of Wales Trophy, or simply the Wales Trophy, is a National Hockey League trophy awarded to the Eastern Conference playoff champions. ... Clarence S. Campbell Bowl at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, or the Campbell Trophy, is a National Hockey League trophy awarded to the Western Conference playoff champions. ... The Presidents Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team which finished with the best record in the entire league during the regular season. ... The Jack Adams Award is awarded annually to the National Hockey League coach judged to have contributed most to the teams success. ... The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring at the end of the regular season. ... Calder Memorial Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Calder Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the top Rookie in the National Hockey League. ... Conn Smythe Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the most valuable player during the National Hockey Leagues Stanley Cup playoffs. ... The Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award is one of the National Hockey Leagues many trophies. ... Hart Memorial Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Hart Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the ice hockey player who is most valuable to his team in the National Hockey League during the regular season. ... William M. Jennings Trophy at the Hockey Hall of Fame The William M. Jennings Trophy is an annual award given to the goaltender(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team in the National Hockey League with the fewest goals scored against it. ... King Clancy Memorial Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution in his community. ... 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. ... Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. ... Norris Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League defenceman who demonstrates the greatest ability, by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. ... The Lester Patrick Trophy has been has presented by the National Hockey League since 1966 to honour a recipients contribution to hockey in the United States. ... Lester B. Pearson Award on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Lester B. Pearson Award is awarded annually to the National Hockey Leagues outstanding player in the regular season, as judged by members of the NHL Players Association (NHLPA). ... The NHL Plus-Minus Award is awarded annually to the player in the National Hockey League that leads the league in plus/minus. ... Maurice Richard Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Rocket poses with the Trophy named after him The Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy is awarded annually to the leading goal scorer in the National Hockey League. ... Selke Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Frank J. Selke Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game. ... Vezina Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the person deemed the best ice hockey goalkeeper as voted on by the general managers of the teams in the National Hockey League. ...

Defunct and relocated teams: Atlanta Flames • California/Oakland Golden Seals • Cleveland Barons • Colorado Rockies • Hamilton Tigers • Hartford Whalers • Kansas City Scouts • Minnesota North Stars • Montreal Maroons • Montreal Wanderers • New York/Brooklyn Americans • Ottawa Senators (original) • Philadelphia Quakers • Pittsburgh Pirates • Quebec Bulldogs • Quebec Nordiques • St. Louis Eagles • Winnipeg Jets This is a list of teams that once played in the National Hockey League but no longer exist. ... The Atlanta Flames were a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Atlanta, Georgia from 1972 to 1980. ... The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1967-76. ... The Oakland Seals were a team in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Hamilton Tigers were a National Hockey League (NHL) team that was originally based in Quebec City, Quebec and called the Quebec Bulldogs (1888-1920). ... The Hartford Whalers (known as the New England Whalers as a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise from 1972-79), was a National Hockey League (NHL) team that played from 1979-97. ... The Kansas City Scouts was an ice hockey franchise that played in the National Hockey League from 1974-1976 out of Kansas City, Missouri. ... The Minnesota North Stars were a team in the National Hockey League between 1967 and 1993. ... Montreal Maroons white logo Montreal Maroons dark logo The Montreal Maroons were a professional ice hockey team from Montreal, Quebec. ... Montreal Wanderers The Montreal Wanderers were a professional hockey team that played in Montreal, Quebec and one of the founding franchises of the National Hockey League in the 1917-18 NHL season. ... The New York Americans were a NHL hockey team, the third expansion team in league history and the second to play in the United States. ... The Ottawa Senators (aka. ... The Philadelphia Quakers were a National Hockey League team that played only one full season, 1930-31, at the Philadelphia Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... The Pittsburgh Pirates were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... This article is on the ice hockey team. ... The Quebec Nordiques (pronounced ; translated into English as Northmen or Northerners) were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. ... The Ottawa Senators are an ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Canada. ... The Winnipeg Jets were an ice hockey franchise that existed in both the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League. ...

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