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International Hockey League [1945-1984] Awards and Trophies
This page contains a list of trophy and award winners for the International Hockey League [1945-1984] sorted by category. We have cataloged 14 different awards for the IHL.
Award Type Award Name Seasons Description
Best Defenseman Governors' Trophy 1964-1998 Awarded to the defenseman voted to be most outstanding based on performance over the course of the regular season by the league coaches. Renamed the Larry D. Gordon Trophy.
Best Defenseman Larry D. Gordon Trophy 1998-2001 Awarded to the defenseman voted to be most outstanding based on performance over the course of the regular season by the league coaches. Previously known as the Governors' trophy.
Best Goaltender (statistical) James Norris Memorial Trophy 1955-2001 Awarded to the goaltenders with the fewest goals against in the regular season.
Coach of the Year Commissioners' Trophy 1984-2001 Awarded to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success.
Community Service Award IHL Man of the Year 1992-2001 Awarded to the player who has distinguished himself through unselfish donation of time and other resources to charitable and educational efforts within his community. Also known as the I. John Snider, II trophy.
Leading Scorer George H. Wilkinson Trophy 1946-1960 Awarded to the player who leads the league in points scored at the end of the regular season.
Leading Scorer Leo Lamoureux Memorial Trophy 1960-2001 Awarded to the player who leads the league in points scored at the end of the regular season.
Miscellaneous Ken McKenzie Trophy 1977-2001 Awarded to the American-born player adjudged to be most outstanding in his first season in the IHL.
Miscellaneous Ironman Award 1988-2001 Awarded to the player who has played in every one of his team's games and displayed outstanding offensive and defensive skills.
Most Valuable Player James Gatschene Memorial Trophy 1946-2001 Awarded to the player voted most valuable through his display of outstanding playing ability and sportsmanlike conduct over the course of the regular season by the league coaches.
Playoff MVP N.R. "Bud" Poile Trophy 1988-2001 Awarded to the most valuable player during the Turner Cup playoffs.
Rookie of the Year Garry F. Longman Memorial Trophy 1961-2001 Awarded to the player voted to be most outstanding in his first season in the IHL by the league coaches. Prior to 1967-68 the trophy was known as the Leading Rookie Award.
Sportsmanship/Perseverence Comeback Player of the Year 1996-1998 Awarded to the player deemed to have been a key contributor to his team, while overcoming injury, illness, or other personal setbacks.
Sportsmanship/Perseverence John Cullen Award 1998-2001 Awarded to the player deemed to have been a key contributor to his team, while overcoming injury, illness, or other personal setbacks. Previously named the Comeback Player of the Year Award.