Wayne Gretzky International Award

The Wayne Gretzky International Award was established by the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999, to honor international individuals who have made major contributions to the growth and advancement of ice hockey in the United States.[1] Since the Hall of Fame inducts only American-born personnel, the award is special recognition for foreign-born contributors.[2] It was first presented to its namesake Wayne Gretzky, and has been subsequently awarded at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.[1]

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Wayne Gretzky

Former professional ice hockey player

Awards

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Recipients
YearRecipientsNationalityNotes
1999Wayne GretzkyCanadian[1]
2000The Howe family
Gordie, Colleen, Mark & Marty		Canadian /
American		[3][4]
2001Scotty MorrisonCanadian[1]
2002Scotty BowmanCanadian[5]
2003Bobby HullCanadian[6]
2004Herb BrooksAmerican[1]
2008Anatoly TarasovRussian[7][8]
2012Murray CostelloCanadian[9][10]
2015Emile FrancisCanadian[11][12]

References
  1. "Wayne Gretzky International Award". U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  2. "US Hockey Hall of Fame - 6 Frequently Asked Questions". Vintage Minnesota Hockey. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  3. "Elite Girls Hockey Tournament in Wesley Chapel, Florida". The Mrs. Hockey® Invite. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  4. "Palazzari comes 'home' to join Broten, Pleau in U.S. Hockey Hall". Duluth News Tribune. 2002-08-23. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  5. "Off-Season News and Notes". American Hockey Coaches Association. 2002-10-14. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  6. "Bobby Hull wins Gretzky award". The Globe and Mail. 2003-07-31. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  7. "Tarasov Named Recipient of 2008 Wayne Gretzky International Award". Team USA. 2008-09-16. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  8. "Tarasov honoured by USA Hockey". IIHF. 2008-09-16. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  9. Morreale, Mike G. (2012-10-08). "Murray Costello's impact on hockey extends to U.S." National Hockey League. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  10. "Another honour for Timmins' own Murray Costello". Timmins Press. 2017-06-20. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  11. Saracini, Dustin (2016-01-04). "Emile Francis receives prestigious award". Battleford News-Optimist. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  12. Morreale, Mike (2015-12-17). "Emile Francis honored with Wayne Gretzky Award". NHL.com. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
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