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Award Winners

At the end of each season, the Canucks announce several winners of team trophies. These awards are often presented prior to the last home game of the season (assuming the game isn't so important that the players need to concentrate on it). The complete list of trophies and their winners are listed here.

Babe Pratt Trophy

Originally presented at the end of 1972-73 as the Premier's Trophy, this award was renamed in honour of Hall-of-Fame defenseman and Canuck goodwill ambassador Babe Pratt in 1989-90. In earlier years, this trophy was selected by members of the local media, but has been chosen by Canuck fans for over ten years.

Cyclone Taylor Trophy

This trophy has been presented each season since 1970-71 to the most valuable player on the Canucks. It is named for legendary hockey player Fred "Cyclone" Taylor. In its early days, the trophy was voted on by members of the local media, but is now chosen by the fans.

Cyrus H. McLean Trophy

This trophy has been presented each season since 1970-71 to leading scorer (points) of the Canucks at the end of the regular season. In some seasons where the race is close and the Canucks finish on the road, the trophy is not presented on awards night. There is no tie-breaking formula used with this trophy; if two players have the same number of points, they both win.

* In 1989-90, the trophy was awarded to Dan Quinn, even though 29 of his 63 points were recorded while he was a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Fred J. Hume Award

This trophy which honours the Canuck unsung hero actually pre-dates the NHL Canucks. Named for one-time owner of the Canucks, Fred Hume, the trophy has names inscribed on it as far back as 1965-66. For most of its history, this award has been selected by the members of the Vancouver Canucks Booster Club.

Molson Cup

Although the post-game three star selection has been around since long before the NHL came to Vancouver, the post-season award only started in 1975-76. Each player selected as one of the three stars gets five points towards this award. The player with the most points at the end of the season receives the cup.

Most Exciting Player

This trophy is awarded annually to the most exciting player on the Canucks (duh!) as selected by the fans.

President's Trophy

From 1974-75 to 1995-96, this trophy was awarded to the Canucks' most valuable player. It was originally presented by CP Air and later Canadian Airlines and the player won a pair of airline tickets with the trophy. Obviously, many of the names match the Cyclone Taylor Trophy (also awarded to the MVP).

Ram Tough Award

When Pat Quinn and company took over the Canucks in 1988-89, they instituted a new award for the most agressive player of the Canucks. The Ram Tough Award and a truck were awarded to the player selected by Canuck management as the most agressive all season long. This award lasted until 1993-94.