June 8, 2026, 5:07 a.m. CT<\/p>\n
Wisconsin Badgers<\/a> legend Cole Caufield has found a way to add another award to his resume.<\/p>\n For the first time in program history, a former Badger has gone on to win the Lady Byng Trophy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Caufield, who was nominated early last month<\/a>, took down the Los Angeles Kings<\/a>‘ Anze Kopitar and the Ottawa Senators<\/a>‘ Jake Sanderson.<\/p>\n Remember, this award has been around since 1924-25, so it’s rather remarkable that it’s taken this long for a former Badgers<\/a> skater to bring home the hardware.<\/p>\n Each and every year, the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy “is presented annually to the player judged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.”<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n Wisconsin touted the success of Caufield, who joins an extensive list of alumni award winners, such as Rookie of the Year, Best Defenseman, and Best Goaltender, among many others.<\/p>\n Contact\/Follow\u00a0@TheBadgersWire<\/a>\u00a0on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of\u00a0Wisconsin Badgers<\/a>\u00a0news, notes and opinion.<\/p>\n