Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award

The Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award is an American Hockey League trophy awarded annually to the player best exemplifying sportsmanship, determination, and dedication to hockey. The award is voted upon by players and members of the media around the American Hockey League.

The award is named for Fred T. Hunt, a former player, general manager and governor for the Buffalo Bisons, earning six Calder Cup championships during his career. The original Hunt Trophy was donated by the Buffalo Sabres, whose entry to the National Hockey League resulted in the demise of the Buffalo Bisons.

Award winners

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SeasonPlayerTeam
1977–78Blake DunlopMaine Mariners
1978–79Bernie JohnstonMaine Mariners
1979–80Norm DubeNova Scotia Voyageurs
1980–81Tony CassolatoHershey Bears
1981–82Mike KaszyckiNew Brunswick Hawks
1982–83Ross YatesBinghamton Whalers
1983–84Claude LaroseSherbrooke Jets
1984–85Paul GardnerBinghamton Whalers
1985–86Steve TsujiuraMaine Mariners
1986–87Glenn Merkosky (1)Adirondack Red Wings
1987–88Bruce BoudreauSpringfield Indians
1988–89Murray Eaves (1)Adirondack Red Wings
1989–90Murray Eaves (2)Adirondack Red Wings
1990–91Glenn Merkosky (2)Adirondack Red Wings
1991–92John AndersonNew Haven Nighthawks
1992–93Tim TookeyHershey Bears
1993–94Jim NesichCape Breton Oilers
1994–95Steve LarouchePrince Edward Island Senators
1995–96Ken Gernander (1)Binghamton Rangers
1996–97Steve PassmoreHamilton Bulldogs
1997–98Craig CharronRochester Americans
1998–99Mitch LamoureuxHershey Bears
1999–00Randy CunneyworthRochester Americans
2000–01Kent HulstPortland Pirates,
Providence Bruins
2001–02Nathan DempseySt. John's Maple Leafs
2002–03Chris FerraroPortland Pirates
Eric HealeyManchester Monarchs
2003–04Ken Gernander (2)Hartford Wolf Pack
2004–05Chris TaylorRochester Americans
2005–06Mark CullenNorfolk Admirals
2006–07Mike KeaneManitoba Moose
2007–08Jordan SigaletProvidence Bruins
2008–09Ajay BainesIowa Chops
2009–10Casey BorerAlbany River Rats
2010–11Bryan HelmerOklahoma City Barons
2011–12Chris MinardGrand Rapids Griffins
2012–13Brandon DavidsonOklahoma City Barons
2013–14Jake DowellIowa Wild
2014–15Jeff HogganGrand Rapids Griffins
2015–16Tom Kostopoulos[1]Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
2016–17Craig CunninghamTucson Roadrunners
2017–18Bracken KearnsBinghamton Devils
2018–19Brett SutterOntario Reign
2019–20John McCarthySan Jose Barracuda
2020–21Cal O'Reilly[2]Lehigh Valley Phantoms
2021–22Sam AnasSpringfield Thunderbirds

References

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  1. ^ "Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Tom Kostopoulos Voted Winner of AHL's Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award". OurSports Central. April 8, 2016.
  2. ^ "Lehigh Valley's Cal O'Reilly Wins Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award". OurSports Central. May 27, 2021.
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