CHL Defenceman of the Year

The CHL Defenceman of the Year Award is given out annually to the top defenceman in the Canadian Hockey League.

Winners

• 2010-11 Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires
• 2009–10 David Savard, Moncton Wildcats
• 2008–09 Jonathon Blum, Vancouver Giants
• 2007–08 Karl Alzner, Calgary Hitmen
• 2006–07 Kris Russell, Medicine Hat Tigers
• 2005–06 Keith Yandle, Moncton Wildcats
• 2004–05 Danny Syvret, London Knights
• 2003–04 James Wisniewski, Plymouth Whalers
• 2002–03 Brendan Bell, Ottawa 67's
• 2001–02 Dan Hamhuis, Prince George Cougars
• 2000–01 Marc-Andre Bergeron, Shawinigan Cataractes
• 1999–00 Micki Dupont, Kamloops Blazers
• 1998–99 Brad Stuart, Calgary Hitmen
• 1997–98 Derrick Walser, Rimouski Océanic
• 1996–97 Sean Blanchard, Ottawa 67's
• 1995–96 Bryan Berard, Detroit Junior Red Wings
• 1994–95 Nolan Baumgartner, Kamloops Blazers
• 1993–94 Steve Gosselin, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
• 1992–93 Chris Pronger, Peterborough Petes
• 1991–92 Drake Berehowsky, North Bay Centennials
• 1990–91 Patrice Brisebois, Drummondville Voltigeurs
• 1989–90 John Slaney, Cornwall Royals
• 1988–89 Bryan Fogarty, Niagara Falls Thunder
• 1987–88 Greg Hawgood, Kamloops Blazers