Red Wings) – Frank J. Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward) Brad Richards (Tampa Bay Lightning) – Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Most Gentlemanly) John Tortorella (Tampa Bay Lightning) – Jack Adams Award (Best Coach) Jarome Iginla (Calgary Flames) – King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Humanitarian Contribution to Hockey) Bryan Berard (Chicago Blackhawks) – Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Perseverance, Sportsmanship and Dedication to Hockey) June 9, 2004 (Wednesday) National Hockey League: Four new members of the Hockey Hall of Fame are announced: the all-time leading goal and point scorer among defensemen, Ray Bourque, the second-leading goal scorer among defensemen, Paul Coffey, the second-leading point scorer among defensemen Larry Murphy, and Cliff Fletcher, former general manager of the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs. The induction ceremony was held on November 8 in Toronto, Ontario. June 8, 2004 (Tuesday) NBA Finals: The Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Detroit Pistons in overtime of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, 99–91. The game was sent into overtime by Kobe Bryant, who hit a critical 3-point shot with less than three seconds remaining in regulation. NBA: Larry Bird, while commenting on the NBA's current status on an ESPN show hosted by Jim Gray, calls the NBA, "a black man's game" and says that he would like to see more white superstars in the NBA. (AOL Sports) NCAA Basketball: Ohio State University head coach Jim O'Brien was fired by the school after admitting that he gave a recruit US $6,000 five years ago, in violation of NCAA recruiting rules. The NCAA said they are currently investigating O'Brien and the school regarding the violation. (SI) June 7, 2004 (Monday) NHL Stanley Cup Finals: The Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Calgary Flames in Game 7, 2–1 to win the Stanley Cup. The Lightning's Brad Richards wins the Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs. MLB: The San Diego Padres select local high school shortstop Matt Bush with the number 1 pick in the Amateur Draft. References 06