Feb 18, 2008 | By Adam McLean | History Articles Archive
The Maurice Richard Trophy is an annual award given to the National Hockey League's top goal scorer by the NHL Board of Governors. Winners are selected based on regular-season play.
The Maurice Richard Trophy, officially unveiled on Jan. 24, 1999, was a gift to the NHL from the Canadiens to honor the first player in League history to score 50 goals in 50 games, 50 goals in a season and 500 in a career.
YEAR NAME TEAM GOALS
2007 Vincent Lecavalier Tampa Bay 52
2006 Jonathan Cheechoo San Jose 56
2005 Lockout
2004 Jarome Iginla Calgary Flames 41
Rick Nash Columbus Blue Jackets 41
Ilya Kovalchuk Atlanta Thrashers 41
2003 Milan Hejduk Colorado Avalanche 50
2002 Jarome Iginla Calgary Flame 52
2001 Pavel Bure Florida Panthers 59
2000 Pavel Bure Florida Panthers 58
1999 Teemu Selanne Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 47
Conn Smythe Trophy
Hart Memorial Trophy
Prince of Wales Trophy
Jack Adams Award
The Presidents’ Trophy
Art Ross Trophy: Top Point Scorer in the NHL
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl
Stanley Cup Winners
Lester Patrick Trophy