Birth of Hockey, The - documents the game's origins in Nova Scotia.

Internet Hockey Database - search for statistics of players from 1926 to present, get checklists of trading cards, and see the logos of hundreds of teams both new and old. Stats Hockey - offers a history of NHL trophy winners, player statistics and other information. Hockey's Home - by Martin Jones. Makes a case that ice hockey originated in Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Internet Hockey Database - search for statistics of players from 1926 to present, get checklists of trading cards, and see the logos of hundreds of teams both new and old. HockeySandwich - biographies, pictures, and statistics on the world's greatest hockey players, with an emphasis on NHL Hall of Famers. Morey's Hockey Database - statistical information from the NHL, WHA, and international tournaments from 1904 to present. O'Ree, Willie - the first African American to play in the National Hockey League (1958 and 1961, Boston Bruins). Backcheck: A Hockey Retrospective [read review] - a look at history from Library and Archives Canada. HockeySandwich - biographies, pictures, and statistics on the world's greatest hockey players, with an emphasis on NHL Hall of Famers. HockeySandwich - biographies, pictures, and statistics on the world's greatest hockey players, with an emphasis on NHL Hall of Famers. Morey's Hockey Database - statistical information from the NHL, WHA, and international tournaments from 1904 to present. Seattle Hockey - history of hockey in Seattle, including professional and junior teams. O'Ree, Willie - the first African American to play in the National Hockey League (1958 and 1961, Boston Bruins). Hockey Hall of Fame - home to the legends. Legends of Hockey Net - features player spotlights, photo galleries, indiction showcase, and more. Stats Hockey - offers a history of NHL trophy winners, player statistics and other information. Hockey Research Association - preserving and promoting hockey history and statistics through responsible and accurate research.

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association at the end of the regular season.

Lady Byng, wife of Canada's Governor-General at the time, presented the Lady Byng trophy in 1925. After Frank Boucher of the New York Rangers won the award seven times in eight seasons, he was given the trophy to keep and Lady Byng donated another trophy in 1936.

After Lady Byng's death in 1949, the National Hockey League presented a new trophy, changing the name to Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.

2004 Finalists

Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators
A first-time Lady Byng finalist
Ranked second on the Senators in scoring and seventh in the NHL overall with a career-best 80 points (32 goals, 48 assists)
Appeared in 77 games, assessed 24 minutes in penalties

Brad Richards, Tampa Bay Lightning
A first-time Lady Byng finalist
Surpassed the 50-assist and 70-point marks for the second consecutive season with 26-53--79 in 82 games; finished sixth in the NHL in assists, 10th in points
Appeared in 82 games, assessed 12 minutes in penalties

Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning
A first-time Lady Byng finalist
Led the NHL in scoring with a career-high 94 points (38 goals, 56 assists); also led the League in shorthanded goals (eight) and points (11) and tied for the lead in plus-minus (+35)
Appeared in 82 games, received 24 minutes in penalties