Ken McKenzie Trophy (IHL)

The Ken McKenzie Trophy was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the American-born player judged to be most outstanding in his first season. The award is named for Ken McKenzie, the co-founder and longtime president and publisher of The Hockey News.

Winners

Season Player Team
1977-78 Mike Eruzione Toledo Goaldiggers
1978-79 Jon Fontas Saginaw Gears
1979-80 Bob Janecyk Fort Wayne Komets
1980-81 Mike Labianca Toledo Goaldiggers
Steve Janaszak Fort Wayne Komets
1981-82 Steve Salvucci Saginaw Gears
1982-83 Paul Fenton Peoria Prancers
1983-84 Mike Krensing Muskegon Mohawks
1984-85 Bill Schafhauser Kalamazoo Wings
1985-86 Brian Noonan Saginaw Generals
1986-87 Ray LeBlanc Flint Spirits
1987-88 Dan Woodley Flint Spirits
1988-89 Paul Ranheim Salt Lake Golden Eagles
1989-90 Tim Sweeney Salt Lake Golden Eagles
1990-91 C J Young Salt Lake Golden Eagles
1991-92 Kevin Wortman Salt Lake Golden Eagles
1992-93 Mark Beaufait Kansas City Blades
1993-94 Chris Rogles Indianapolis Ice
1994-95 Chris Marinucci Denver Grizzlies
1995-96 Brett Lievers Utah Grizzlies
1996-97 Brian Felsner Orlando Solar Bears
1997-98 Eric Nickulas Orlando Solar Bears
1998-99 Mark Mowers Milwaukee Admirals
1999-00 Andrew Berenzweig Milwaukee Admirals
2000-01 Brian Pothier Orlando Solar Bears

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