CHL Defenceman of the Year
The CHL Defenceman of the Year award
The CHL Defenceman of the Year Award is given out annually to the top defenceman in the Canadian Hockey League.
Winners
- 2013–14 Derrick Pouliot, Portland Winterhawks
- 2012–13 Ryan Sproul, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
- 2011–12 Dougie Hamilton, Niagara IceDogs
- 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