Canadiens goalie Ken Dryden and defenseman Jacques Laperriere, respectively winners of the Calder Trophy in 1972 and 1964, in 1971 Stanley Cup Final action against the Chicago Black Hawks at the Montreal Forum. Chicago forward Stan Mikita gives chase behind the net.

Hutson has used information to overcome challenges and improve his whole life, and there's no reason to believe that will stop now.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie, the league announced Tuesday morning. Hutson's parents threw a surprise party at The Wild Onion Pub & Brewery in Lake Barrington,