- List of winners
- See also
- References
The Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the defenceman of the year in the Western Hockey League. It is named after one of the league's founders, Bill Hunter, who was the driving force behind the creation of the WHL. Hunter served as the owner, general manager and head coach of the Edmonton Oil Kings, and was the first Chairman of the Board of the new league.[1] List of winnersSeason | Player[1] | Team | 2017–18 | Kale Clague | Brandon/Moose Jaw | 2016–17 | Ethan Bear | Seattle Thunderbirds | 2015–16 | Ivan Provorov | Brandon Wheat Kings | 2014–15 | Shea Theodore | Seattle Thunderbirds | 2013–14 | Derrick Pouliot | Portland Winterhawks | 2012–13 | Brenden Kichton | Spokane Chiefs | 2011–12 | Alex Petrovic | Red Deer Rebels | 2010–11 | Stefan Elliott | Saskatoon Blades | 2009–10 | Tyson Barrie | Kelowna Rockets | 2008–09 | Jonathon Blum | Vancouver Giants | 2007–08 | Karl Alzner | Calgary Hitmen | 2006–07 | Kris Russell | Medicine Hat Tigers | 2005–06 | Kris Russell | Medicine Hat Tigers | 2004–05 | Dion Phaneuf | Red Deer Rebels | 2003–04 | Dion Phaneuf | Red Deer Rebels | 2002–03 | Jeff Woywitka | Red Deer Rebels | 2001–02 | Dan Hamhuis | Prince George Cougars | 2000–01 | Christian Chartier | Prince George Cougars | 1999–00 | Micki Dupont | Kamloops Blazers | 1998–99 | Brad Stuart | Calgary Hitmen | 1997–98 | Michal Rozsival | Swift Current Broncos | 1996–97 | Chris Phillips | Lethbridge Hurricanes | 1995–96 | Nolan Baumgartner | Kamloops Blazers | 1994–95 | Nolan Baumgartner | Kamloops Blazers | 1993–94 | Brendan Witt | Seattle Thunderbirds | 1992–93 | Jason Smith | Regina Pats | 1991–92 | Richard Matvichuk | Saskatoon Blades | 1990–91 | Darryl Sydor | Kamloops Blazers | 1989–90 | Kevin Haller | Regina Pats | 1988–89 | Dan Lambert | Swift Current Broncos | 1987–88 | Greg Hawgood | Kamloops Blazers | 1986–871 | (West) Glen Wesley | Portland Winter Hawks | (East) Wayne McBean | Medicine Hat Tigers | 1985–861 | (West) Glen Wesley | Portland Winter Hawks | (East) Emanuel Viveiros | Prince Albert Raiders | 1984–85 | Wendel Clark | Saskatoon Blades | 1983–84 | Bob Rouse | Lethbridge Broncos | 1982–83 | Gary Leeman | Regina Pats | 1981–82 | Gary Nylund | Portland Winter Hawks | 1980–81 | Jim Benning | Portland Winter Hawks | 1979–80 | Dave Babych | Portland Winter Hawks | 1978–79 | Keith Brown | Portland Winter Hawks | 1977–78 | Brad McCrimmon | Brandon Wheat Kings | 1976–77 | Barry Beck | New Westminster Bruins | 1975–76 | Kevin McCarthy | Winnipeg Clubs | 1974–75 | Rick Lapointe | Victoria Cougars | 1973–74 | Pat Price | Saskatoon Blades | 1972–73 | George Pesut | Saskatoon Blades | 1971–72 | Jim Watson | Calgary Centennials | 1970–71 | Ron Jones | Edmonton Oil Kings | 1969–70 | Jim Hargreaves | Winnipeg Jets | 1968–69 | Dale Hoganson | Estevan Bruins | 1967–68 | Gerry Hart | Flin Flon Bombers | 1966–67 | Barry Gibbs | Estevan Bruins |
- Blue background denotes also named CHL Defenceman of the Year
1The WHL handed out separate awards for the East and West divisions. See also- CHL Defenceman of the Year – First awarded in 1987–88
- Max Kaminsky Trophy – Ontario Hockey League Defenceman of the Year
- Emile Bouchard Trophy – Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Defenceman of the Year
References1. ^1 {{cite book |editor-last=Watts |editor-first=Jesse |title=2013–14 WHL Media Guide |publisher=Western Hockey League |year=2013 |page=267}}
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