Wayne Gretzky International Award Explained
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.
Recipients
Year | Recipients | Nationality | Notes |
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1999 | | Canadian | |
2000 | | Canadian / American | [3] [4] |
2001 | | Canadian | |
2002 | | Canadian | [5] |
2003 | | Canadian | [6] |
2004 | | American | |
2008 | | Russian | [7] [8] |
2012 | | Canadian | [9] [10] |
2015 | | Canadian | [11] [12] |
2019 | | Russian | [13] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Wayne Gretzky International Award. U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. July 16, 2021.
- Web site: US Hockey Hall of Fame - 6 Frequently Asked Questions. Vintage Minnesota Hockey. March 19, 2018.
- Web site: Elite Girls Hockey Tournament in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The Mrs. Hockey® Invite. March 19, 2018.
- Web site: Palazzari comes 'home' to join Broten, Pleau in U.S. Hockey Hall. August 23, 2002. Duluth News Tribune. March 19, 2018.
- Web site: Off-Season News and Notes. October 14, 2002. American Hockey Coaches Association. March 19, 2018.
- Web site: Bobby Hull wins Gretzky award. July 31, 2003. The Globe and Mail. March 19, 2018.
- Web site: Tarasov Named Recipient of 2008 Wayne Gretzky International Award. https://web.archive.org/web/20160515162143/http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Hockey/Features/2008/September/16/Tarasov-Named-Recipient-of-2008-Wayne-Gretzky-International-Award. dead. May 15, 2016. September 16, 2008. Team USA. March 19, 2018.
- Web site: Tarasov honoured by USA Hockey. September 16, 2008. IIHF. March 19, 2018.
- Web site: Murray Costello's impact on hockey extends to U.S.. Morreale. Mike G.. October 8, 2012. National Hockey League. March 16, 2018.
- Web site: Another honour for Timmins' own Murray Costello. July 20, 2017. Timmins Press. March 16, 2018.
- Web site: Emile Francis receives prestigious award. Saracini. Dustin. January 4, 2016. Battleford News-Optimist. March 19, 2018.
- Web site: Emile Francis honored with Wayne Gretzky Award. Morreale. Mike. December 17, 2015. NHL.com. March 19, 2018.
- Web site: Ovechkin of Capitals to receive Wayne Gretzky International Award. Gulitti. Tom. September 18, 2019. National Hockey League. July 16, 2021.