History of the Ottawa Senators (1992–) History of the Ottawa Senators (1992–) Founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone, the Ottawa Senators are the second National Hockey League (NHL) franchise to have the Ottawa Senators name. The original Ottawa Senators, founded in 1883, had a famed history, winning 11 Stanley Cups and played in the NHL from 1917 until 1934. On December 6, 1990, after a two-year public campaign by Firestone to return the NHL to Ottawa, the NHL awarded a new franchise, which began play in the 1992–93 season. The club has seen its share of struggles, both on and off the
Veli-Pekka Ketola trophy Kristian Kuusela (Tappara) 2016-17: Henrik Haapala (Tappara) 2017-18: Antti Suomela (JYP) Veli-Pekka Ketola trophy The Veli-Pekka Ketola trophy is an ice hockey trophy awarded by the Finnish Liiga to the player who scores the most points during regular season play. To date, Steve Kariya and Martin Kariya are the only two brothers to win the title. Trophy winners: 1977-78: Henry Saleva (Kärpät) 1978-79: Veli-Pekka Ketola (Ässät) 1979-80: Matti Hagman (HIFK) 1980-81: Reijo Leppänen (TPS) 1981-82: Reijo Leppänen (TPS) 1982-83: Matti Hagman (HIFK) 1983-84: Matti Hagman (HIFK) 1984-85: Matti Hagman (HIFK) 1985-86: Arto Javanainen (Ässät) 1986-87: Kari Jalonen (Kärpät) 1987-88: Esa