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Awards - WHA Rookie of the Year (Lou Kaplan Trophy)
WHA
WHA
All Winners (Players)
| Season | Award winner | Born | Birthplace | Drafted by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-1979 |
Wayne Gretzky (F)
|
1961 | Brantford, ON, CAN | ||
| 1977-1978 |
Kent Nilsson (F)
|
1956 | Nynäshamn, SWE | Atlanta Flames (1976) | |
| 1976-1977 |
George Lyle (F)
|
1953 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | Detroit Red Wings (1973) | |
| 1975-1976 |
Mark Napier (F)
|
1957 | North York, ON, CAN | Montréal Canadiens (1977) | |
| 1974-1975 |
Anders Hedberg (F)
|
1951 | Örnsköldsvik, SWE | ||
| 1973-1974 |
Mark Howe (D)
|
1955 | Detroit, MI, USA | Boston Bruins (1974) | |
| 1972-1973 |
Terry Caffery (F)
|
1949 | Toronto, ON, CAN | Chicago Black Hawks (1966) |