1997 NHL Awards
The 1997 NHL Awards are ice hockey honors and were presented on June 19, 1997 .
Dominik Hašek was the first goalkeeper to be recognized as the best and most valuable player in a year. Paul Kariya won the NHL's fairest player award for the second year running , and Brian Leetch won the best defender trophy for the second time. Mario Lemieux ended his career as the best scorer of the season, which he would continue three years later. Bryan Berard , who was named best rookie , was new to the NHL this season .
Award winners
Hart Memorial Trophy Awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Season by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association
- Dominik Hašek (G) - Buffalo Sabers
- Also nominated
- Paul Kariya (LF) - Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
- Mario Lemieux (C) - Pittsburgh Penguins
Lester B. Pearson Award
Awarded to the Outstanding Player of the Season by the NHLPA Players Union
- Dominik Hašek (G) - Buffalo Sabers
Vezina Trophy
Awarded to the outstanding goalkeeper of the season by the general managers of the teams
- Also nominated
- Martin Brodeur - New Jersey Devils
- Patrick Roy - Colorado Avalanche
James Norris Memorial Trophy
Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the defender who demonstrated the most all-round skill in this position of the season
- Also nominated
- Vladimir Konstantinov - Detroit Red Wings
- Sandis Ozoliņš - Colorado Avalanche
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Awarded to the attacker with the best defensive skills by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association
- Also nominated
- Peter Forsberg - Colorado Avalanche
- Jere Lehtinen - Dallas Stars
Calder Memorial Trophy
Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who is considered to be the most capable in his freshman year
- Also nominated
- Jim Campbell (RF) - St. Louis Blues
- Jarome Iginla (RF) - Calgary Flames
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who excelled through a high standard of sport and fair behavior
- Also nominated:
- Adam Oates (C) - Washington Capitals
- Teemu Selänne (RF) - Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Jack Adams Award
Awarded by the NHL Broadcasters' Association to the coach who contributed most to the success of his team
- Also nominated
- Ken Hitchcock - Dallas Stars
- Jacques Martin - Ottawa Senators
King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the player who excelled through leadership skills, both on and off the ice, and through community engagement
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who showed perseverance, dedication, and fairness in and around ice hockey
Conn Smythe Trophy
Awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Play Offs
- Mike Vernon (G) - Detroit Red Wings
Art Ross Trophy
Awarded to the best scorer of the season
- Mario Lemieux - Pittsburgh Penguins 122 points (50 goals, 72 assists)
William M. Jennings Trophy
Awarded to the goalkeeper (s) who have made at least 25 appearances and whose team has conceded the fewest goals in the season
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Martin Brodeur 120 goals conceded in 67 games (average conceded: 1.88)
Mike Dunham - New Jersey Devils 43 goals conceded in 26 games (average conceded: 2.55)
NHL Plus / Minus Award
Awarded to the player who has the best plus / minus statistics during the season