The Ken McKenzie Trophy was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the American-born player judged to be most outstanding in his first season. The award is named for Ken McKenzie, the co-founder and longtime president and publisher of The Hockey News.
Winners Season Player Team 1977–78 Mike Eruzione Toledo Goaldiggers 1978–79 Jon Fontas Saginaw Gears 1979–80 Bob Janecyk Fort Wayne Komets1980–81 Mike Labianca Toledo Goaldiggers Steve Janaszak Fort Wayne Komets 1981–82 Steve Salvucci Saginaw Gears 1982–83 Paul Fenton Peoria Prancers 1983–84 Mike Krensing Muskegon Mohawks 1984–85 Bill Schafhauser Kalamazoo Wings 1985–86 Brian Noonan Saginaw Generals 1986–87 Ray LeBlanc Flint Spirits 1987–88 Dan Woodley Flint Spirits 1988–89 Paul Ranheim Salt Lake Golden Eagles 1989–90 Tim Sweeney Salt Lake Golden Eagles 1990–91 C J Young Salt Lake Golden Eagles 1991–92 Kevin Wortman Salt Lake Golden Eagles 1992–93 Mark Beaufait Kansas City Blades 1993–94 Chris Rogles Indianapolis Ice 1994–95 Chris Marinucci Denver Grizzlies 1995–96 Brett Lievers Utah Grizzlies 1996–97 Brian Felsner Orlando Solar Bears 1997–98 Eric Nickulas Orlando Solar Bears 1998–99 Mark Mowers Milwaukee Admirals 1999–00 Andrew Berenzweig Milwaukee Admirals 2000–01 Brian Pothier Orlando Solar Bears
References Ken McKenzie Trophy www.hockeydb.com