What is the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the National Hockey League (NHL) player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, and a high standard of play. The trophy is named after Lady Byng of Vimy, who was the wife of Canada’s Governor-General from 1921 to 1926.

Lady Byng was born as Marie Evelyn Moreton in 1870 in London, England. She was the daughter of a British nobleman and grew up in a wealthy family. In 1901, she married Julian Byng, a Canadian military officer who later became the Governor-General of Canada.

Lady Byng was known for her philanthropy and her support of the arts. She was also an avid hockey fan and attended many games in Ottawa during her husband’s tenure as Governor-General. She became known for her graciousness and kindness towards the players, and in 1925, the NHL decided to name an award in her honor.

The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the NHL player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, and a high standard of play. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association at the end of the regular season. The trophy is presented during the NHL Awards ceremony, which is held annually in June.

Over the years, many great players have won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. Some of the most notable winners include Wayne Gretzky, who won the award five times, and Pavel Datsyuk, who won it four times. Other winners include Joe Sakic, Ron Francis, and Martin St. Louis.

The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in the NHL. It is a testament to the importance of sportsmanship and fair play in the game of hockey. The trophy honors Lady Byng’s legacy of kindness and graciousness towards the players, and it encourages current players to follow in her footsteps.

In conclusion, the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman who embodied the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play. It is an award that recognizes the importance of these values in the game of hockey and celebrates the players who embody them. Lady Byng’s legacy lives on through this award, and she continues to inspire new generations of hockey players to play the game with honor and integrity.

1925 – Frank Nighbor, Ottawa Senators
1926 – Frank Nighbor, Ottawa Senators

1927 – Billy Burch, New York Americans
1928 – Frank Boucher, New York Rangers
1929 – Frank Boucher, New York Rangers

1930 – Frank Boucher, New York Rangers
1931 – Frank Boucher, New York Rangers
1932 – Joe Primeau, Toronto Maple Leafs

1933 – Frank Boucher, New York Rangers
1934 – Frank Boucher, New York Rangers
1935 – Frank Boucher, New York Rangers

1936 – Babe Siebert, Montreal Canadiens
1937 – Bill Cook, New York Rangers
1938 – Gordie Drillon, Toronto Maple Leafs

1939 – Bobby Bauer, Boston Bruins
1940 – Clint Smith, New York Rangers
1941 – Bobby Bauer, Boston Bruins

1942 – Syl Apps, Toronto Maple Leafs
1943 – Max Bentley, Chicago Blackhawks
1944 – Clint Smith, Chicago Blackhawks

1945 – Bill Mosienko, Chicago Blackhawks
1946 – Toe Blake, Montreal Canadiens

1947 – Bobby Bauer, Boston Bruins

1948 – Buddy O’Connor, New York Rangers

1949 – Johnny Gagnon, Chicago Blackhawks
1950 – Edgar Laprade, New York Rangers

1951 – Red Kelly, Detroit Red Wings
1952 – Sid Smith, Toronto Maple Leafs
1953 – Red Kelly, Detroit Red Wings

1954 – Red Kelly, Detroit Red Wings
1955 – Sid Smith, Toronto Maple Leafs
1956 – Earl Reibel, Detroit Red Wings

1957 – Alex Delvecchio, Detroit Red Wings
1958 – Camille Henry, New York Rangers
1959 – Johnny Bower, Toronto Maple Leafs

1960 – Don McKenney, Boston Bruins
1961 – Red Kelly, Toronto Maple Leafs
1962 – Dave Keon, Toronto Maple Leafs

1963 – Dave Keon, Toronto Maple Leafs
1964 – Ken Wharram, Chicago Blackhawks
1965 – Roger Crozier, Detroit Red Wings

1966 – Alex Delvecchio, Detroit Red Wings
1967 – Stan Mikita, Chicago Blackhawks
1968 – Stan Mikita, Chicago Blackhawks

1969 – Phil Goyette, St. Louis Blues
1970 – Jean Ratelle, New York Rangers
1971 – Johnny Bucyk, Boston Bruins

1972 – Jean Ratelle, New York Rangers
1973 – Gilbert Perreault, Buffalo Sabres
1974 – Jean Ratelle, Boston Bruins

1975 – Marcel Dionne, Detroit Red Wings
1976 – Jean Ratelle, Boston Bruins
1977 – Marcel Dionne, Los Angeles Kings

1978 – Butch Goring, Los Angeles Kings
1979 – Bob MacMillan, Atlanta Flames
1980 – Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers

1981 – Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
1982 – Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
1983 – Mike Bossy, New York Islanders

1984 – Mike Bossy, New York Islanders
1985 – Jari Kurri, Edmonton Oilers
1986 – Mike Bossy, New York Islanders

1987 – Joe Mullen, Calgary Flames
1988 – Mats Naslund, Montreal Canadiens
1989 – Joe Mullen, Calgary Flames

1990 – Brett Hull, St. Louis Blues
1991 – Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings
1992 – Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings

1993 – Pierre Turgeon, New York Islanders
1994 – Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings
1995 – Ron Francis, Pittsburgh Penguins

1996 – Paul Kariya, Anaheim Ducks
1997 – Paul Kariya, Anaheim Ducks
1998 – Ron Francis, Pittsburgh Penguins

1999 – Wayne Gretzky, New York Rangers
2000 – Pavol Demitra, St. Louis Blues
2001 – Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche

2002 – Ron Francis, Carolina Hurricanes
2003 – Alexei Yashin, Ottawa Senators
2004 – Brad Richards, Tampa Bay Lightning

2005 – Lockout (No winner)
2006 – Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
2007 – Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings

2008 – Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
2009 – Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
2010 – Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning

2011 – Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning
2012 – Brian Campbell, Florida Panthers
2013 – Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning

2014 – Ryan O’Reilly, Colorado Avalanche
2015 – Jiri Hudler, Calgary Flames
2016 – Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings

2017 – Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames
2018 – William Karlsson, Vegas Golden Knights
2019 – Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers

2020 – Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche
2021 – Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
2022 – Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs

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