The Noora Räty Award () is an ice hockey trophy awarded to the Rookie of the Year of the Auroraliiga (previously called the and ), as selected by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association. Rookie of the Year was first awarded in the 2005–06 Naisten SM-sarja season and the first recipient was Espoo Blues Naiset rookie goaltender Noora Räty. Since her rookie season, Räty has established herself as a top goaltender – considered by many to be one of the best women’s goaltenders in the world. The Naisten SM-sarja Rookie of the Year award was named after Räty in the 2010–11 season.
Twenty players have received the award – thirteen forwards, five defensemen, and two goaltenders. The current title holder is Emmi Loponen of Kärpät, who was recognized for her play in the 2025–26 Auroraliiga season.
Award winners Season Player Team 2005–06 GEspoo Blues 2006–07 FCats Jyväskylä 2007–08 colspan="4" 2008–09 DSalo HT 2009–10 DAPV Alavus 2010–11 FIlves Tampere 2011–12 FTeam Oriflame Kuortane 2012–13 FEspoo Blues 2013–14 DKJT Haukat 2014–15 FKärpät Oulu 2015–16 FTeam Kuortane 2016–17 FHPK Hämeenlinna 2017–18 DTeam Kuortane 2018–19 FSport Vaasa 2019–20 FIFK Helsinki 2020–21 FKärpät Oulu 2021–22 DTeam Kuortane 2022–23 FIFK Helsinki 2023–24 GTeam Kuortane 2024–25 FTeam Kuortane 2025–26 FKärpät Oulu Source:
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