Ilana Kloss Playoff Most Valuable Player

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The Ilana Kloss Playoff Most Valuable Player (MVP) is an annual Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) award given since the league's inaugural season in 2023. The award is named after PWHL Advisory Board member, Ilana Kloss. [1] The winner is chosen by a "selection committee with a cross-section of representatives including national and local media, former players, the Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association, and team personnel." [1]

Contents

The inaugural winner was Taylor Heise. [2]

Key

 !Denotes player who has been inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame
^Denotes player who has been inducted to the IIHF Hall of Fame
*Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Star Showcase and end-of-season All-Star Team
+Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Star Showcase
xDenotes player who has been selected for at least one end-of-season All-Star Team
§Denotes player was on the losing team in the Walter Cup Finals

Winners

SeasonPlayerPositionTeamRef.
2023–24 Taylor Heise + Forward PWHL Minnesota [3]
2024–25 Gwyneth Philips § Goaltender Ottawa Charge [4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Kennedy, Ian (April 25, 2024). "PWHL Announces 10 Awards Including Billie Jean King MVP Award". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  2. Wauthy, Alex (May 29, 2024). "Perfect Night To Make History For PWHL Minnesota". The Hockey News.
  3. Kennedy, Ian (May 29, 2024). "Taylor Heise Named Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP". The Hockey News.
  4. "Charge's Philips wins Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award". TSN.ca. May 26, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.