Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

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 hockey. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.

The trophy is named in honour of the late William Masterton, a Minnesota North Stars player who died on January 15, 1968, after sustaining an injury during a hockey game. During his playing career, Masterton exhibited the qualities for which the trophy is dedicated. It was first awarded following the 1967-68 regular season.

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Winners

2003, Steve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings
2002, Saku Koivu, Montreal Canadiens
2001, Adam Graves, New York Rangers
2000, Ken Daneyko, New Jersey Devils
1999, John Cullen, Tampa Bay Lightning
1998, Jamie McLennan, St. Louis Blues
1997, Tony Granato, San Jose Sharks
1996, Gary Roberts, Calgary Flames
1995, Pat LaFontaine, Buffalo Sabres
1994, Cam Neely, Boston Bruins
1993, Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1992, Mark Fitzpatrick, New York Islanders
1991, Dave Taylor, Los Angeles Kings
1990, Gord Kluzak, Boston Bruins
1989, Tim Kerr, Philadelphia Flyers
1988, Bob Bourne, Los Angeles Kings
1987, Doug Jarvis, Hartford Whalers
1986, Charlie Simmer, Boston Bruins
1985, Anders Hedberg, New York Rangers
1984, Brad Park, Detroit Red Wings
1983, Lanny McDonald, Calgary Flames
1982, Glenn Resch, Colorado Rockies
1981, Blake Dunlop, St. Louis Blues
1980, Al MacAdam, Minnesota North Stars
1979, Serge Savard, Montreal Canadiens
1978, Butch Goring, Los Angeles Kings
1977, Ed Westfall, New York Islanders
1976, Rod Gilbert, New York Rangers
1975, Don Luce, Buffalo Sabres
1974, Henri Richard, Montreal Canadiens
1973, Lowell MacDonald, Pittsburgh Penguins
1972, Bobby Clarke, Philadelphia Flyers
1971, Jean Ratelle, New York Rangers
1970, Pit Martin, Chicago Blackhawks
1969, Ted Hampson, Oakland Seals
1968, Claude Provost, Montreal Canadiens