Richard F. Canning Trophy

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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.

[edit] Winners

Eastern Conference playoffs champions

• 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

Northern Conference playoffs champions

• 1996-97 - Hamilton Bulldogs
• 1995-96 - Portland Pirates

North Division playoffs champions

• 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

[edit] External links

• Official AHL website
• AHL Hall of Fame

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