Topic summary
Calder Trophy
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Calder Memorial Trophy.
History
The Calder Memorial Trophy is named in honour of Frank Calder, the former president of the National Hockey League (NHL) from its inception in 1917 to his death in 1943. Although Rookie of the Year honors were handed out beginning in 1932–33, the Calder Trophy was first presented at the conclusion of the 1936–37 season. Calder himself purchased a trophy each year to award to the winner.