Wayne Gretzky 99 Award

The Wayne Gretzky 99 Award is awarded annually to the most valuable player in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. It was first awarded in 1999, and is named for Wayne Gretzky. The recipient is selected by the news/sports media.[1] The award was introduced shortly after Gretzky announced his retirement from the NHL in 1999.[2] He played for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the 1977–78 OHL season, scoring 70 goals as a rookie, establishing an OHL record for most goals by a 16-year-old that stood until 2007.[3]

Not to be confused with Wayne Gretzky Trophy or Wayne Gretzky International Award.
Wayne Gretzky 99 Award
SportIce hockey
Given forMVP of OHL playoffs
History
First award1999
Most recentNick Suzuki
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List of winners of the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award.[2]

SeasonWinnerTeam
2019–20Playoffs cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic – trophy not awarded[4]
2018–19Nick SuzukiGuelph Storm
2017–18Robert ThomasHamilton Bulldogs
2016–17Warren FoegeleErie Otters
2015–16Mitch MarnerLondon Knights
2014–15Connor McDavidErie Otters
2013–14Robby FabbriGuelph Storm
2012–13Bo HorvatLondon Knights
2011–12Austin WatsonLondon Knights
2010–11Rob MignardiOwen Sound Attack
2009–10Adam HenriqueWindsor Spitfires
2008–09Taylor HallWindsor Spitfires
2007–08Justin AzevedoKitchener Rangers
2006–07Marc StaalSudbury Wolves
2005–06Daniel RyderPeterborough Petes
2004–05Corey PerryLondon Knights
2003–04Martin St. PierreGuelph Storm
2002–03Derek RoyKitchener Rangers
2001–02Brad BoyesErie Otters
2000–01Seamus KotykOttawa 67's
1999–2000Brian FinleyBarrie Colts
1998–99Justin PapineauBelleville Bulls

See also

References
  1. http://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/storms-suzuki-earns-wayne-gretzky-99-award-as-ohl-playoff-mvp
  2. "Wayne Gretzky 99 Award". Ontario Hockey League. Canadian Hockey League. 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2017-12-25.
  3. "Gretzky's OHL scoring record eclipsed by Tavares". ESPN.com. March 17, 2007. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  4. Johnston, Patrick (March 23, 2020). "COVID-19 forces cancellation of CHL playoffs and 2020 Memorial Cup". The Province. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
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