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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 |
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 |