Coupe RDS
The Coupe RDS ( English RDS Cup ) is an ice hockey trophy of the Québec Major Junior Hockey League . It has been awarded annually to the best league newcomer ( rookie ) since 1992 . The trophy is sponsored by Réseau des sports , a Canadian television broadcaster. From 1992 to 1994 the trophy was awarded as the Molson Cup and 1995 as the New Face Cup .
Parallel to the Coupe RDS, the Trophée Michel Bergeron for the best offensive player among the rookies and the Trophée Raymond Lagacé for the best defensive player among all rookies have been awarded since 1981 . Between 1969 and 1980, the LHJMQ Recrue de l'année award served as a trophy for the best rookie among all league beginners.
winner
Explanations: Players with a color background won the CHL Rookie of the Year award in the same year .
source
- Québec Major Junior Hockey League Guide 2010–11, p. 232