What is the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy?
Q: What is the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy?
A: The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to a National Hockey League player who exhibits exemplary sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
Q: When was the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy first awarded?
A: The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy was first awarded in 1925.
Q: What is the voting process for this award?
A: The voting for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is done at the end of each season by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
Q: How many times has this trophy been awarded?
A: The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy has been awarded 84 times since its inception in 1925.
Q: How many different players have won this trophy?
A: A total of 50 different players have won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy since it was first awarded in 1925.
Q: Who originally established this award?
A: This award was originally established by Lord Stanley of Preston, Governor General of Canada, and named after his wife, Lady Mary Byng.