Howard Baldwin Trophy [SEP] conferred by
Howard Baldwin Trophy
The Howard Baldwin Trophy was presented annually to the World Hockey Association's coach of the year. 
It was named in honour of New England Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin. The trophy was renamed Robert Schmertz Memorial Trophy in the 1974–75 WHA season.
Howard Baldwin Trophy Winners
- 1973 – Jack Kelley, New England Whalers
- 1974 – Billy Harris, Toronto Toros
- 1975 – Sandy Hucul, Phoenix Roadrunners
- 1976 – Bobby Kromm, Winnipeg Jets
- 1977 – Bill Dineen
Kaplan Trophy – Rookie of the year
- Ben Hatskin Trophy – Best goaltender
- Dennis A. Murphy Trophy – Best defenseman
- Paul Deneau Trophy – Most gentlemanly player
- Howard Baldwin Trophy / Robert Schmertz Memorial Trophy – Coach of the year
- WHA Playoff MVP – Most valuable player in the playoffs
Timeline of teams.
Three Canadian teams completed all seven WHA seasons based in the same city, and were the same three Canadian teams that ultimately joined the NHL. The other WHA team to enter the