The Richard F. Canning Trophy is presented annually to the AHL's champion of the Eastern Conference during the playoffs. Prior to 1996, it was given to the playoffs champion of the Northern Division/Conference.
The award is named after former AHL President Richard Canning.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2010–11 | Binghamton Senators |
| 2009–10 | Hershey Bears |
| 2008–09 | Hershey Bears |
| 2007–08 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
| 2006–07 | Hershey Bears |
| 2005–06 | Hershey Bears |
| 2004–05 | Philadelphia Phantoms |
| 2003–04 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
| 2002–03 | Hamilton Bulldogs |
| 2001–02 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers |
| 2000–01 | Saint John Flames |
| 1999–00 | Hartford Wolf Pack |
| 1998–99 | Providence Bruins |
| 1997–98 | Saint John Flames |
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 1996–97 | Hamilton Bulldogs |
| 1995–96 | Portland Pirates |
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 1994–95 | Albany River Rats |
| 1993–94 | Portland Pirates |
| 1992–93 | Springfield Indians |
| 1991–92 | Adirondack Red Wings |
| 1990–91 | Springfield Indians |
| 1989–90 | Springfield Indians |
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