Hart Memorial Trophy

The Hart Memorial Trophy is an annual National Hockey League award presented to the player judged most valuable to his team during the regular season.

David Hart: David Hart was a Canadian physician and father of hockey coach Cecil Hart. His son donated the trophy in his memory.
Professional Hockey Writers Association: The Professional Hockey Writers Association is an organization of journalists covering professional hockey. Its members vote for the Hart Trophy winner.
Ted Lindsay Award: The Ted Lindsay Award is an NHL honor given to the most outstanding player as voted by fellow players. Players choose its winner, unlike the writers who select the Hart.
Wayne Gretzky: Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre widely regarded as one of the sport’s greatest players. He holds the record for most Hart Trophy wins, with nine.
Cecil Hart: Cecil Hart was a Canadian hockey coach and manager who led the Montreal Canadiens. His father’s memorial trophy was created at Cecil’s suggestion.
Hart Trophy voting: Hart Trophy voting is the process by which eligible hockey writers rank regular-season candidates. The vote converts individual judgments of team value into the annual award.
Art Ross Trophy: The Art Ross Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL player who leads the league in regular-season points. It rewards a statistical scoring lead rather than a judgment of team value.
Gordie Howe: Gordie Howe was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward known as one of the sport’s greatest players. His six Hart wins illustrate sustained recognition across multiple seasons.
National Hockey League: The National Hockey League is a professional ice hockey league founded in 1917. The league has awarded the Hart Trophy since the 1923–24 season.
NHL awards: NHL awards are honors recognizing individual and team achievements in the National Hockey League. The Hart is one of several awards decided after the regular season.

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