| Wayne Gretzky 99 Award | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Given for | MVP of OHL playoffs |
| History | |
| First award | 1999 |
| Most recent | Nick Suzuki |
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]
Winners
List of winners of the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award.[2]
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Playoffs cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic – trophy not awarded[4] | |
| 2018–19 | Nick Suzuki | Guelph Storm |
| 2017–18 | Robert Thomas | Hamilton Bulldogs |
| 2016–17 | Warren Foegele | Erie Otters |
| 2015–16 | Mitch Marner | London Knights |
| 2014–15 | Connor McDavid | Erie Otters |
| 2013–14 | Robby Fabbri | Guelph Storm |
| 2012–13 | Bo Horvat | London Knights |
| 2011–12 | Austin Watson | London Knights |
| 2010–11 | Rob Mignardi | Owen Sound Attack |
| 2009–10 | Adam Henrique | Windsor Spitfires |
| 2008–09 | Taylor Hall | Windsor Spitfires |
| 2007–08 | Justin Azevedo | Kitchener Rangers |
| 2006–07 | Marc Staal | Sudbury Wolves |
| 2005–06 | Daniel Ryder | Peterborough Petes |
| 2004–05 | Corey Perry | London Knights |
| 2003–04 | Martin St. Pierre | Guelph Storm |
| 2002–03 | Derek Roy | Kitchener Rangers |
| 2001–02 | Brad Boyes | Erie Otters |
| 2000–01 | Seamus Kotyk | Ottawa 67's |
| 1999–2000 | Brian Finley | Barrie Colts |
| 1998–99 | Justin Papineau | Belleville Bulls |
See also
- List of Canadian Hockey League awards
References
- ^ http://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/storms-suzuki-earns-wayne-gretzky-99-award-as-ohl-playoff-mvp
- ^ a b "Wayne Gretzky 99 Award". Ontario Hockey League. Canadian Hockey League. 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2017-12-25.
- ^ "Gretzky's OHL scoring record eclipsed by Tavares". ESPN.com. March 17, 2007. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
- ^ Johnston, Patrick (March 23, 2020). "COVID-19 forces cancellation of CHL playoffs and 2020 Memorial Cup". The Province. Retrieved March 24, 2020.