Ice Hockey Journalists UK, abbreviated to IHJUK, is an organisation which was set up in 1984 to promote the interests of

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and its

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s and

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. Originally called the British Ice Hockey Writers Association, abbreviated to BIHWA, it changed its name in 2006 in order to reflect the change in the

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and the growth of the

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covering it. IHJUK were the custodians of the

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until 2018. A sub-committee of members of IHJUK selected people who have made an "outstanding contribution" to the sport for induction to the Hall. IHJUK are also responsible for the awarding of honours to players and

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at the end of each season. The

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s are: * All Star Teams * Coach of the Year Trophy * Player of the Year Trophy *

Ice Hockey Annual Trophy The Ice Hockey Annual Trophy is an ice hockey trophy in the United Kingdom which is awarded to the British player who has scored the most points during the season in league competition only. The award is named after the ''Ice Hockey Annual'', an an ...

for the leading

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points scorer * British Netminder of the Year * Alan Weeks Trophy for the best British

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* Best British Forward *

Vic Batchelder Memorial Award The Vic Batchelder Memorial Award is an annual British ice hockey award made to the young British player of the year as voted for by members of Ice Hockey Journalists UK Ice Hockey Journalists UK, abbreviated to IHJUK, is an organisation which was ...

for the Young British Player

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Ice Hockey Journalists UK
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