Hockey Hardware: The Major Awards Quiz

Answer: Yes

Named after Montreal's prolific goal-scoring forward, the Maurice Richard Trophy is awarded to the player who scores the most goals during the regular season. In 2006, Johnathan Cheechoo of the San Jose Sharks won this award, leading the league with 56 goals.

Answer: No

Named for the successful coach and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, the Jack Adams Award is given to the NHLs coach of the year. In 2004, John Tortorella of the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning won this award. The 2006 winner will be announced in late June.

Answer: Yes

Named for Frank Selke, a former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, the Selke Trophy is awarded to the forward who demonstrates excellence in the defensive aspects of the game. In 2004, Kris Draper of the Detroit Red Wings won this award. The 2006 winner will be announced in late June.

Answer: No

Named for James Norris, the former owner and president of the Red Wings, the Norris Trophy is given to the NHL's most outstanding defenseman. Since Joey's a forward, he's not eligible for this award. In 2004, Scott Niedermayer of the New Jersey Devils won this award. The 2006 winner will be announced in late June.

Answer: No

Named after former NHL president Frank Calder, the Calder Trophy is given to the league's rookie of the year. In 1990, the NHL indicated that the Calder Trophy recipient must not have reached his 26th birthday by September 15 of his rookie year. Joey's not a rookie, so he's not eligible for this award.

In 2004, Andrew Raycroft of the Boston Bruins won this award. The 2006 winner will be announced in late June.

Answer: Yes

The Plus-Minus Award is given to the individual with the best plus-minus differential in the league. Plus-minus is goals scored by Joey's team while he's on the ice minus the goals scored by opposing teams while Joey's on the ice. If Joey's team scores 24 goals while he's playing, but gives up 28, he has a plus-minus of -4.

In 2006, Wade Redden of the Ottawa Senators and Michal Rozsival of the New York Rangers shared this award.

Answer: Yes

Named for a former prime minister of Canada, Nobel Prize winner and Olympic hockey player, the Lester B. Pearson Award is the NHL Players Association's most valuable player award. In 2004, Martin St. Louis of the Tampa Bay Lightning won this award. The 2006 winner will be announced in late June.

Answer: No

Named after former New York Rangers president Wiliam Jennings, the Jennings Trophy is given to the goaltender(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it. Since Joey's not a goalie, he's not eligible. In 2006, Miikka Kiprusoff of the Calgary Flames won this award.

Answer: Yes

Named for Marie Evelyn Moreton, the wife of Canadian governor-general Julian H.G. Byng, the Lady Byng Trophy was donated for presentation to the player judged to exhibited the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct, combined with a high standard of playing ability. In 2004, Brad Richards of the Tampa Bay Lightning won this award. The 2006 winner will be announced in late June.

Answer: Yes

Named for Francis "King" Clancy, a former NHL player, referee and executive, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy is given to players who distinguish themselves by their community service and leadership. In 2004, Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames won this award. The 2006 winner will be announced in late June.

Thank you for taking this quiz! Please take a moment to rate it and let me know what you think!