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]
The inaugural winner was Taylor Heise. [2]
! | 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 |
x | Denotes 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 |
Season | Player | Position | Team | Ref. |
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2023–24 | Taylor Heise + | Forward | PWHL Minnesota | [3] |
2024–25 | Gwyneth Philips § | Goaltender | Ottawa Charge | [4] |