Pelle Lindbergh Memorial
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The Pelle Lindbergh Memorial is an award given annually by the Philadelphia Flyers to the player on the team that is the most improved. It was started during the 1993-94 season to honor the memory of team goalie Pelle Lindbergh, who died following a car crash in 1985.
[edit] Recipients
The following players have been given the Pelle Lindbergh Memorial:
- 1993-94: Mikael Renberg
- 1994-95: John LeClair
- 1995-96: Shjon Podein
- 1996-97: Trent Klatt
- 1997-98: Colin Forbes
- 1998-99: Daymond Langkow
- 1999-00: Luke Richardson
- 2000-01: Dan McGillis & Simon Gagne
- 2001-02: Justin Williams
- 2002-03: Donald Brashear
- 2003-04: Robert Esche
- 2005-06: Joni Pitkanen