The Calder Memorial Trophy, is a National Hockey League trophy, presented annually to the best rookie of the year as voted upon by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association at the end of the regular season. It is named after Frank Calder, the president of the NHL from its inception in 1917 to his sudden death in 1943.
History
Although rookie of the year honors were handed out since the 1932-33 NHL season, the Calder Trophy was first presented in the 1936-37 NHL season. Upon Calder's death, the trophy was renamed the Calder Memorial Trophy in his memory.
The Calder Memorial Trophy, named after former National Hockey League president Frank Calder, is awarded to the National Hockey League player judged to be the most proficient in his first season.
Frank Calder was the NHLÂ’s president from 1917 until his sudden death in 1943.
Upon CalderÂ’s death, the award became the Calder Memorial Trophy.
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 National Hockey League.
The Calder Memorial Trophy, named after former National Hockey League president Frank Calder, is awarded to the National Hockey League player judged to be the most proficient in his first season.
Frank Calder was the NHLÂ’s president from 1917 until his sudden death in 1943.
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