The Walter "Babe" Pratt Trophy is an annual award presented to the best defenceman on the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). One of six annual team awards presented to Canucks players, it is voted by the team fans and is presented at the last home game of the regular season. The most recent recipient is Quinn Hughes, who won it for the first time in the 2019–20 season.
History
The trophy was first awarded for the 1972–73 season as the Premier's Trophy. After the death of Hall of Fame defenceman and Canucks goodwill ambassador Babe Pratt, the trophy was renamed in honour of him for the 1989–90 season. Originally, the trophy's recipient was decided by local media, but is now decided by a fan vote.
The most prolific award winners in trophy's history have been:
- Quinn Hughes – 5 times (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Mattias Ohlund – 4 times (1998, 2000, 2004, 2006)
- Jyrki Lumme – 4 times (1992, 1994, 1996, 1997)
- Doug Lidster – 4 times (1985, 1986, 1987, 1991)
- Harold Snepsts – 4 times (1978, 1979, 1980, 1982)
- Alexander Edler – 3 times (2012, 2018, 2019)
- Ed Jovanovski – 3 times (2001, 2002, 2003)
Winners
- Player is still active with the Canucks
See also
- Cyclone Taylor Trophy
- Cyrus H. McLean Trophy
- Fred J. Hume Award
- Molson Cup
- Pavel Bure Most Exciting Player Award
References
External links
- Canucks team award winners
