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NHL Awards Winners

Jun 18, 2009 – 8:34 PM
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Tom Mantzouranis

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The NHL handed out its annual awards on Thursday, recognizing the best performances in the league this year. After the jump, the full list of winners from the ceremony in Las Vegas.

Lester B. Pearson Award
(most outstanding player as voted by the NHLPA): Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy (outstanding perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey): Steve Sullivan, Nashville Predators

Jack Adams Award (coach of the year): Claude Julien, Boston Bruins

Frank J. Selke Trophy (best defensive forward): Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (best sportsmanship): Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings

Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year): Steve Mason, Columbus Blue Jackets

Vezina Trophy (goaltender of the year): Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins

James Norris Memorial Trophy (defenseman of the year): Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Hart Memorial Trophy (league MVP): Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
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