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DEFENSEMAN OF THE YEAR

Awarded annually to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest ability at the position as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members.

YEAR	DEFENSEMAN OF THE YEAR	TEAM
2025	Kyle Mayhew	Fort Wayne Komets
2024	Patrick Kudla	Idaho Steelheads
2023	Owen Headrick	Idaho Steelheads
2022	Charle-Edouard D’Astous	Utah Grizzlies
2021	Les Lancaster	Allen Americans
2020	Alex Breton	Allen Americans
2019	Eric Knodel	Cincinnati Cyclones
2018	Matt Register	Colorado Eagles
2017	Matt Register	Colorado Eagles
2016	Mathew Maione	Wheeling Nailers
2015	Mike Little	Florida Everblades
2014	Matt Register	Ontario Reign
2013	Sacha Guimond	Gwinnett Gladiators
2012	Aaron Schneekloth	Colorado Eagles
2011	Eric Regan	Elmira Jackals
2010	J.C. Sawyer	Toledo Walleye
2009	Dylan Yeo	Victoria Salmon Kings
2008	Peter Metcalf	Alaska Aces
2007	Jon Awe	Gwinnett Gladiators
2006	Ryan Gaucher	Alaska Aces
2005	Ray DiLauro	Wheeling Nailers
2004	Corey Neilson	Pensacola Ice Pilots
2003	Jim Baxter	Mississippi Sea Wolves
2002	Duncan Dalmao	Roanoke Express
2001	Tom Nemeth	Dayton Bombers
2000	Tom Nemeth	Dayton Bombers
1999	Chris Valicevic	Louisiana Ice Gators
1998	Chris Valicevic	Louisiana Ice Gators
1997	Chris Valicevic	Louisiana Ice Gators
1996	Chris Valicevic	Louisiana Ice Gators
1995	Brandon Smith	Dayton Bombers
1994	Tom Nemeth	Dayton Bombers
1993	Derek Booth	Toledo Storm
1992	Scott White	Greensboro Monarchs
1991	Brett MacDonald	Nashville Knights
1990	Bill Whitfield	Virginia Lancers
1989	Kelly Szautner	Erie Panthers