Lach Latches on to Art Ross Trophy
June 2, 1948: At the NHL's annual meeting in Montreal, it was announced that the Art Ross Trophy would now be awarded annually to the scoring leader, rather than the outstanding player. Montreal's Elmer Lach (pictured) was the first winner (with 61 points in 1947-48).
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1940s Jan. 3, 1943 All in the Bentley family
Feb. 5, 1943 Dutton becomes 2nd NHL president
Sept. 11, 1943 Hockey Hall of Fame approved
March 18, 1945 Richard 1st to score 50 goals
March 30, 1946 Richard nets his 1st Finals OT goal
Sept. 4, 1946 Campbell replaces Dutton as president
Oct. 13, 1947 Leafs lose 1st official All-Star Game
June 2, 1948 Lach awarded 1st Art Ross Trophy
Nov. 3, 1948 Howe makes 1st All-Star appearance
April 16, 1949 Leafs win third straight Stanley Cup
Feb. 5, 1950 Irvin 1st coach to 500-win plateau
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