Commissioner's Trophy (IHL)
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The Commissioner's Trophy was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the head coach
who was judged to have contributed the most to his team's success.
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
who was judged to have contributed the most to his team's success.
Winners
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1984–85 | Pat Kelly | Peoria Rivermen |
| Rick Ley Rick Ley Richard Norman Ley is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association .-Playing career:... |
Muskegon Lumberjacks | |
| 1985–86 | Rob Laird Rob Laird (ice hockey) Robert Laird is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in one National Hockey League game for the Minnesota North Stars during the 1979–80 NHL season... |
Fort Wayne Komets |
| 1986–87 | Wayne Thomas Wayne Thomas (ice hockey) Robert Wayne "Twinky" Thomas is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender. Thomas was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings but was later traded to the Montreal Canadiens and spent roughly 3 years in the AHL with the Canadiens minor league affiliate.In 1972–73, in his first NHL pro start, Thomas recorded... |
Salt Lake Golden Eagles |
| 1987–88 | Rick Dudley Rick Dudley Richard Clarence Dudley is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. Dudley was previously the general manager of several hockey teams. Dudley played in the World Hockey Association and in the National Hockey League. Dudley has also served as a head coach in the National... |
Flint Spirits |
| 1988–89 | Blair MacDonald Blair MacDonald Blair Neil Joseph "B.J." MacDonald is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association between 1973 and 1983... & Phil Russell |
Muskegon Lumberjacks |
| 1989–90 | Darryl Sutter Darryl Sutter Darryl John Sutter is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward and coach, and former general manager of the Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League... |
Indianapolis Ice |
| 1990–91 | Bob Plager Bob Plager Robert Bryant Plager is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for fourteen seasons from 1964–65 until 1977–78. He had two brothers, Bill and Barclay, who also played in the NHL.... |
Peoria Rivermen |
| 1991–92 | Kevin Constantine Kevin Constantine Kevin Lars Constantine has coached hockey teams in the NHL, IHL, and numerous major junior hockey leagues. He is coach of HC Ambri-Piotta in the Swiss National League A.-Playing career:... |
Kansas City Blades |
| 1992–93 | Al Sims Al Sims Allan Eugene Sims is a Canadian former professional hockey player and later a head coach in the NHL.-Career:... |
Fort Wayne Komets |
| 1993–94 | Bruce Boudreau Bruce Boudreau Bruce Allan Boudreau is a Canadian professional ice hockey head coach and current head coach of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . As a player, Boudreau played professionally for 20 seasons, logging 141 games in the NHL and 30 games in the World Hockey Association... |
Fort Wayne Komets |
| 1994–95 | Butch Goring Butch Goring Robert "Butch" Goring is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. He played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders and Boston Bruins. He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Islanders. Since retiring as a player he has served as head coach of... |
Denver Grizzlies |
| 1995–96 | Butch Goring Butch Goring Robert "Butch" Goring is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. He played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders and Boston Bruins. He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Islanders. Since retiring as a player he has served as head coach of... |
Utah Grizzlies |
| 1996–97 | John Van Boxmeer John Van Boxmeer John Martin Van Boxmeer is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He has also served extensively as a hockey coach with various teams from 1984 to the present.-Bio:... |
Long Beach Ice Dogs |
| 1997–98 | John Torchetti John Torchetti John Torchetti is the head coach of the American Hockey League's Houston Aeros and a former professional ice hockey player. Previously, he was the head coach of the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League , and the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL for the 2006–2007 season... |
Fort Wayne Komets |
| 1998–99 | Dave Tippett Dave Tippett David G. Tippett is a National Hockey League head coach, currently of the Phoenix Coyotes. He is the 6th person to be the head coach of the Coyotes, and the 21st coach in the Phoenix Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets franchise. He is the former head coach of the Dallas Stars... |
Houston Aeros |
| 1999–00 | Guy Charron Guy Charron Guy Joseph Jean Charron is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the NHL from 1969 – 1981... |
Grand Rapids Griffins |
| 2000–01 | Peter Horachek | Orlando Solar Bears |
External links
- Commissioner's Trophy www.hockeydb.com