WCHA Most Outstanding Player in Tournament
The WCHA Most Outstanding Player in Tournament is an annual award given out at the conclusion of the WCHA tournament to the best player in the championship as voted by the head coaches of each member team.[1]
| WCHA Most Outstanding Player in Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Given for | To the Most Outstanding Player in the WCHA conference tournament. |
| History | |
| First award | 1988 |
| First winner | Dean Anderson |
| Most wins | Bill Pye (2) |
| Most recent | Nick Rivera |
The Tournament MVP was first awarded in 1988 and every year thereafter. The award was changed from 'most valuable' to 'most outstanding' for the 2017 tournament.[2]
Bill Pye is the only player to have won the award more than once. Additionally, two recipients have received the honor while not playing for the conference champion. (as of 2019)
Award winners
Winners by school
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Winners by position
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- Minnesota and Wisconsin left after the 2012-13 season to join the Big Ten.
- North Dakota, Denver, Colorado College, Minnesota-Duluth, and St. Cloud State left after the 2012-13 season to join the NCHC.
See also
References
Citations
- "Head Coaches Tab Denver as MacNaughton Cup Favorite in Annual Grand Forks Herald WCHA Pre-Season Poll". WCHA.com. 2009-09-30. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
- "2019-20 WCHA Media Guide & Record Book" (PDF). WCHA. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
Sources
- "WCHA Awards". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
- "WCHA Major Award Winners". WCHA.com. Archived from the original on 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
- "NCAA (WCHA) Tournament MVP". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
External links
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