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JOHN BROPHY COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

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Awarded annually to the ECHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members. The award is named in honor of legendary ECHL coach John Brophy prior to the 2003-04 season. Brophy coached 13 seasons in the ECHL (11 with Hampton Roads and two with Wheeling), winning three championships and being inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame in 2009.

YEARCOACH OF THE YEARTEAM
2024Andrew LordGreenville Swamp Rabbits
2023Everett SheenIdaho Steelheads
2022Jeff PyleAtlanta Gladiators
2021Bruce RamsayWichita Thunder
2020Steve BerginSouth Carolina Stingrays
2019Matt ThomasCincinnati Cyclones
2018Brad RalphFlorida Everblades
2017Dan WatsonToledo Walleye
2016Richard MatvichukMissouri Mavericks
2015Derek LalondeToledo Walleye
2014Spencer CarberySouth Carolina Stingrays
2013Jarrod SkaldeCincinnati Cyclones
2012Rob MurrayAlaska Aces
 John WroblewskiGwinnett Gladiators
2011Brent ThompsonAlaska Aces
2010Derek LaxdalIdaho Steelheads
2009Rick KowalskyTrenton Titans
2008Chuck WeberCincinnati Cyclones
2007Davis PayneAlaska Aces
2006Glen GulutzanLas Vegas Wranglers
2005Nick VitucciToledo Storm
2004Pat BinghamWheeling Nailers
2003Claude NoelToledo Storm
2002Dave FarrishLouisiana Ice Gators
2001Troy WardTrenton Titans
2000Bob FergusonFlorida Everblades
1999Bob FergusonFlorida Everblades
1998Chris NilanChesapeake Icebreakers
1997Brian McCutcheonColumbus Chill
1996Roy SommerRichmond Renegades
1995Jim PlayfairDayton Bombers
1994Barry SmithKnoxville Cherokees
1993Kurt KleinendorstRaleigh IceCaps
1992Doug SauterWinston-Salem Thunderbirds
1991Don JacksonKnoxville Cherokees
1990Dave AllisonVirginia Lancers
1989Ron HansisErie Panthers

 

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