1979 - Rob Ramage, D
Colorado Rockies
London Knights
Age: 20.5
1978 - Bobby Smith, C
Minnesota North Stars
Ottawa 67’s
Age: 20.4
1977 - Dale McCourt, C
Detroit Red Wings
St. Catharines Fincups
Age: 20.4
1976 - Rick Green, D
Washington Capitals
London Knights
Age: 20.3
1975 - Mel Bridgman, C
Philadelphia Flyers
Victoria Cougars
Age: 20.1
1974 - Greg Joly, D
Washington Capitals
Regina Pats
Age: 20
1973 - Denis Potvin, D
New York Islanders
Ottawa 67’s
Age: 19.7
1972 - Bill Harris, RW
New York Islanders
Toronto Marlboros
Age: 20.4
1971 - Guy Lafleur, RW
Montreal Canadiens
Quebec Remparts
Age: 19.9
1970 - Gilbert Perreault, C
Buffalo Sabres
Montreal Jr. Canadiens
Age: 19.7
According to the National Hockey League (NHL).