The Wayne Gretzky International Award is a lifetime achievement award given by the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. It was established in 1999, to honor international individuals who have made major contributions to the growth and advancement of ice hockey in the United States.[1] The award is special recognition for contributions by those not inducted into the Hall of Fame.[2] It was first presented to its namesake Wayne Gretzky, and has been subsequently awarded at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.[1]
Recipients edit
Year | Recipients | Nationality | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1999 | Wayne Gretzky | Canadian | [1] |
2000 | The Howe family Gordie, Colleen, Mark & Marty | Canadian / American | [3][4] |
2001 | Scotty Morrison | Canadian | [1] |
2002 | Scotty Bowman | Canadian | [5] |
2003 | Bobby Hull | Canadian | [6] |
2004 | Herb Brooks | American | [1] |
2008 | Anatoly Tarasov | Russian | [7][8] |
2012 | Murray Costello | Canadian | [9][10] |
2015 | Emile Francis | Canadian | [11][12] |
2019 | Alexander Ovechkin | Russian | [13] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Wayne Gretzky International Award". U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "US Hockey Hall of Fame - 6 Frequently Asked Questions". Vintage Minnesota Hockey. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ "Elite Girls Hockey Tournament in Wesley Chapel, Florida". The Mrs. Hockey® Invite. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ "Palazzari comes 'home' to join Broten, Pleau in U.S. Hockey Hall". Duluth News Tribune. August 23, 2002. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ "Off-Season News and Notes". American Hockey Coaches Association. October 14, 2002. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ "Bobby Hull wins Gretzky award". The Globe and Mail. July 31, 2003. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ "Tarasov Named Recipient of 2008 Wayne Gretzky International Award". Team USA. September 16, 2008. Archived from the original on May 15, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ "Tarasov honoured by USA Hockey". IIHF. September 16, 2008. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Morreale, Mike G. (October 8, 2012). "Murray Costello's impact on hockey extends to U.S." National Hockey League. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ "Another honour for Timmins' own Murray Costello". Timmins Press. July 20, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ Saracini, Dustin (January 4, 2016). "Emile Francis receives prestigious award". Battleford News-Optimist. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Morreale, Mike (December 17, 2015). "Emile Francis honored with Wayne Gretzky Award". NHL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Gulitti, Tom (September 18, 2019). "Ovechkin of Capitals to receive Wayne Gretzky International Award". National Hockey League. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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