The Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy was donated by the Montreal Canadiens hockey club in 1999 to be awarded annually to the goal-scoring leader during the ECHL regular season.

The trophy was named in honour of the Canadiens' superstar right-winger, Maurice Richard (1921-2000) who led the NHL in goal scoring five times and who, in the 1944-45 NHL season, became the first player in history to score 50 goals in one season, doing it in 50 games. It was purchased by the ECHL prior to the 2004-2005 season.

The inaugural ECHL Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy winner was Jarome Iginla.

2007-08 Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy Winner

GLEN MURRAY, RW
Tampa Bay Lightning

Glen Murray returned to the top of the goal scoring heap in the ECHL, scoring 52 goals and taking home the second Rocket Richard Trophy of his four season ECHL career. Of his 52 goals four came on the power play while a stunning 12 were game winners for the President's Trophy winning Lightning.

Previous Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy Winners
2006-07 Pavol Demitra, New York Islanders
2005-06 Glen Murray, Tampa Bay Lightning
2004-05 Jarome Iginla, Colorado Avalanche