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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin received three trophies at the 2009 National Hockey League Awards Show:
the Lester B. Pearson Award, the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy.
dedication to hockey.” The winner is chosen by a poll among the PWHA at the conclusion of the regular season.
2009 Winner: Steve Sullivan, Nashville Predators
LESTER PATRICK TROPHY — An annual award “for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.” Eligible
recipients are players, officials, coaches, executives and referees. Winner selected by an award committee
consisting of the Commissioner of the NHL, an NHL Governor, a representative of the N.Y. Rangers, a member of
the Hockey Hall of Fame Builder’s section, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Player’s section, a member of
the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, a member of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association and a member of the Professional
Hockey Writers’ Association. Each except the League Commissioner is rotated annually. 2009 Winners: Bob
Naegele Jr., Brian Burke, Phil Housley and Ted Lindsay
KING CLANCY MEMORIAL AWARD — An annual award to “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities
on-and-off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” 2009 Winner:
Ethan Moreau, Edmonton Oilers
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LESTER B. PEARSON AWARD — An annual award presented to the NHL’s outstanding player as selected by
the members of the National Hockey League Players’ Association. 2009 Winner: Alex Ovechkin, Washington
Capitals
PRESIDENTS’ TROPHY — An annual award presented to the club finishing the regular season with the best
overall record. 2009 Winner: San Jose Sharks
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