Commissioner's Trophy (IHL)

The Commissioner's Trophy was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the head coach who was judged to have contributed the most to his team's success.

Winners

Season Winner Team
1984-85 Pat Kelly Peoria Rivermen
Rick Ley Muskegon Lumberjacks
1985-86 Rob Laird Fort Wayne Komets
1986-87 Wayne Thomas Salt Lake Golden Eagles
1987-88 Rick Dudley Flint Spirits
1988-89 Blair MacDonald & Phil Russell Muskegon Lumberjacks
1989-90 Darryl Sutter Indianapolis Ice
1990-91 Bob Plager Peoria Rivermen
1991-92 Kevin Constantine Kansas City Blades
1992-93 Al Sims Fort Wayne Komets
1993-94 Bruce Boudreau Fort Wayne Komets
1994-95 Butch Goring Denver Grizzlies
1995-96 Butch Goring Utah Grizzlies
1996-97 John Van Boxmeer Long Beach Ice Dogs
1997-98 John Torchetti Fort Wayne Komets
1998-99 Dave Tippett Houston Aeros
1999-00 Guy Charron Grand Rapids Griffins
2000-01 Peter Horachek Orlando Solar Bears