NHL AWARDS: Ducks’ Perry adds to hardware haul
At 26, Corey Perry already has won a Stanley Cup (2007, Anaheim) and an Olympic gold medal (2010, Canada).
The Ducks right wing added a Hart Memorial Trophy to his impressive collection of hockey hardware Wednesday at the NHL Awards show at The Pearl inside the Palms.
Perry is the first player in Anaheim's 18-year franchise history to win the award, which is presented to the league's Most Valuable Player.
He garnered 67 first-place votes among the 126 ballots cast and tallied 1,043 points to edge Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin, who received 51 first-place votes and 960 points.
Perry is the third player from a California team to win the Hart Trophy, joining Joe Thornton (San Jose Sharks, 2006) and Wayne Gretzky (Los Angeles Kings, 1989).
Awards presented at the 2011 NHL Awards and winners:
■ Hart Memorial Trophy (most valuable player to his team): Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks
■ Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding player in NHL as voted by players): Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
■ Vezina Trophy (outstanding goaltender): Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins
■ James Norris Memorial Trophy (outstanding all-around defenseman): Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings
■ Calder Memorial Trophy (outstanding rookie): Jeff Skinner, Carolina Hurricanes
■ Frank J. Selke Trophy (outstanding defensive forward): Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks
■ Jack Adams Award (outstanding coach): Dan Bylsma, Pittsburgh Penguins
■ William M. Jennings Trophy (goaltender(s) on team with fewest goals against): Roberto Luongo, Cory Schneider, Vancouver Canucks (185 goals allowed)
■ Art Ross Trophy (leading scorer): Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks (104 points)
■ Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (leading goal scorer): Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks (50 goals)
■ Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey): Ian Laperriere, Philadelphia Flyers
■ Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct): Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning
■ Mark Messier Leadership Award (superior leader in hockey and as a contributing member of society): Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins
■ NHL Foundation Player Award (charitable and community work): Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings
■ King Clancy Memorial Trophy (leadership qualities on and off the ice): Doug Weight, New York Islanders
■ NHL General Manager of the Year Award: Mike Gillis, Vancouver Canucks
Contact reporter Todd Dewey at tdewey@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0354.
