The Coach of the Year Trophy is an award given by Ice Hockey Journalists UK to the best coach in the Elite League and the English Premier League at the end of each season. In previous seasons it has been awarded to coaches in the British Hockey League's Premier and First Divisions, the Super League and the British National League. The trophy was first awarded in 1985.

Coach of the Year Trophy winners

Season Coach Team League
2012-13 Richard Hartmann Edinburgh Capitals EIHL
Paul Dixon Guildford Flames EPIHL
2011-12 Doug Christiansen Belfast Giants EIHL
Andre Payette Sheffield Steeldogs EPIHL
2010-11 Bruce Richardson Braehead Clan EIHL
Tony Hand Manchester Phoenix EPIHL
2009–10 Doug Christiansen Edinburgh Capitals EIHL
Peter Russell Slough Jets EPIHL
2008–09 David Matsos Sheffield Steelers EIHL
Colin Patterson Peterborough Phantoms EPIHL
2007–08 Paul Thompson Coventry Blaze EIHL
Paul Dixon Guildford Flames EPIHL
2006–07 Paul Thompson Coventry Blaze EIHL
Neil Abel Sheffield Scimitars EPIHL
2005–06 Rob Wilson Newcastle Vipers EIHL
Stan Marple Guildford Flames EPIHL
2004–05 Paul Thompson Coventry Blaze EIHL
Mike Ellis Bracknell Bees BNL
2003–04 Mike Blaisdell Sheffield Steelers EIHL
Mark Morrison Fife Flyers BNL
2002–03 Mike Blaisdell Sheffield Steelers ISL
Paul Thompson Coventry Blaze BNL
2001–02 Dave Whistle Belfast Giants ISL
Tony Hand Dundee Stars BNL
2000–01 Mike Blaisdell Sheffield Steelers ISL
Paul Thompson Coventry Blaze BNL
1999–00 Dave Whistle Bracknell Bees ISL
Mark Morrison Fife Flyers BNL
1998–99 Kurt Kleinendorst Manchester Storm ISL
Charlie Colon Slough Jets BNL
1997–98 Jim Lynch Ayr Scottish Eagles ISL
Troy Walkington Peterborough Pirates BNL
1996–97 Jim Lynch Ayr Scottish Eagles ISL
Stan Marple Swindon Ice Lords Premier League
Mark Morrison Fife Flyers Northern Premier League
1995–96 Paul Heavey Cardiff Devils Premier Division
John Lawless Manchester Storm Division 1
1994–95 Mike Blaisdell Nottingham Panthers Premier Division
Martin Shields Paisley Pirates Division 1
1993–94 John Lawless Cardiff Devils Premier Division
Rich Strachan Milton Keynes Kings Division 1
1992–93 John Lawless Cardiff Devils Premier Division
Peter Woods Basingstoke Beavers Division 1
1991–92 Paul Smith Durham Wasps Premier Division
Brian Kanewischer Fife Flyers Division 1
1990–91 Rocky Saganiuk Peterborough Pirates Premier Division
Peter Johnson Humberside Seahawks Division 1
1989–90 Brian Kanewischer Cardiff Devils Premier Division
Paul Ferguson Slough Jets Division 1
1988–89 Alex Dampier Nottingham Panthers Premier Division
Mark Didcott Richmond Flyers Division 1
1987–88 Terry Matthews Whitley Warriors Premier Division
Chuck Taylor Telford Tigers Division 1
1986–87 Alex Dampier Nottingham Panthers Premier Division
Kevin Murphy Southampton Vikings Division 1
1985–86 Peter Johnson Durham Wasps Premier Division
Iain Finlayson Solihull Barons Division 1
1984–85 Ron Plumb Fife Flyers Premier Division

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