Stefan Liv Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the

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(SHL) playoffs'

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(MVP), as decided by SICO (Sweden's Ice hockey players Central Organisation). It was installed in 2010 and resembles the

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of the

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. The trophy was renamed in honour of Stefan Liv in 2013. Stefan Liv, aged 30, was killed in the

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, along with his teammates and team staff of Russian club

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of the

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(KHL).

Winners

Notes

References

External links

SICO - Sveriges Ishockeyspelares Centralorganisation
{{SHL Awards established in 2010 Swedish ice hockey trophies and awards Swedish Hockey League 2010 establishments in Sweden