The Hap Holmes Memorial Award, an esteemed ice hockey trophy, is bestowed annually upon the goaltenders of American Hockey League (AHL) teams who exhibit exceptional prowess in maintaining the goals against average throughout the regular season. To be eligible for consideration, goaltenders are required to have participated in a minimum of 25 regular season games, a testament to their sustained contribution to their respective teams' defensive efforts.

Historically, the criteria for this prestigious award underwent a significant modification prior to the year 1972. Before that pivotal juncture, the Hap Holmes Memorial Award was conferred upon the goaltender with the lowest goals-against average who had fulfilled the requirement of participating in at least 50% of the regular season games. This adjustment in the eligibility criteria enhanced the competitiveness and rigor of the award, creating a more comprehensive evaluation of the goaltenders' performance over the course of the season.

The inception of this illustrious accolade can be traced back to the year 1948, marking its debut as a cherished recognition of excellence in AHL goaltending. The enduring legacy of the Hap Holmes Memorial Award pays homage to the remarkable contributions of Hap Holmes, a name that resonates within the annals of ice hockey history.

Named in honor of Hap Holmes.

Award winners

, this award carries not only the weight of tradition but also the enduring spirit of sportsmanship and skill that characterizes the art of goaltending in the American Hockey League. Hap Holmes himself left an indelible mark on the sport, and his name lives on through this distinguished award, perpetuating his legacy in the world of ice hockey.


The Hap Holmes Memorial Award is an trophy awarded annually to the goaltenders of the team with the lowest goals against average, and who have appeared in at least 25 regular season games.

Prior to 1972 awarded to the goaltender with the lowest goals-against average who appeared in at least 50% of regular season games. It was first awarded in 1948. The trophy is named after

SeasonPlayerTeam
1947–48Baz Bastien (1)Pittsburgh Hornets
1948–49Baz Bastien (2)Pittsburgh Hornets
1949–50Connie DionBuffalo Bisons
1950–51Gil Mayer (1)Pittsburgh Hornets
1951–52Johnny Bower (1)Cleveland Barons
1952–53Gil Mayer (2)Pittsburgh Hornets
1953–54Gil Mayer (3)Pittsburgh Hornets
1954–55Gil Mayer (4)Pittsburgh Hornets
1955–56Gil Mayer (5)Pittsburgh Hornets
1956–57Johnny Bower (2)Providence Reds
1957–58Johnny Bower (3)Cleveland Barons
1958–59Bobby Perreault (1)Hershey Bears
1959–60Ed ChadwickRochester Americans
1960–61Marcel Paille (1)Springfield Indians
1961–62Marcel Paille (2)Springfield Indians
1962–63Denis DeJordyBuffalo Bisons
1963–64Roger CrozierPittsburgh Hornets
1964–65Gerry CheeversRochester Americans
1965–66Les BinkleyCleveland Barons
1966–67Andre GillHershey Bears
1967–68Bobby Perreault (2)Rochester Americans
1968–69Gilles Villemure (1)Buffalo Bisons
1969–70Gilles Villemure (2)Buffalo Bisons
1970–71Gary KurtCleveland Barons
1971–72Dan BouchardBoston Braves
Ross Brooks
1972–73Michel LarocqueNova Scotia Voyageurs
Michel DeGuise
1973–74Jim ShawNova Scotia Voyageurs
Dave Elenbaas (1)
1974–75Ed Walsh (1)Nova Scotia Voyageurs
Dave Elenbaas (2)
1975–76Ed Walsh (2)Nova Scotia Voyageurs
Dave Elenbaas (3)
1976–77Ed Walsh (3)Nova Scotia Voyageurs
Dave Elenbaas (4)
1977–78Bob HollandNova Scotia Voyageurs
Maurice Barrette
1978–79Pete PeetersMaine Mariners
Robbie Moore (1)
1979–80Rick St. CroixMaine Mariners
Robbie Moore (2)
1980–81Pelle LindberghMaine Mariners
Robbie Moore (3)
1981–82Bob JanecykNew Brunswick Hawks
Warren Skorodenski
1982–83Brian Ford (1)Fredericton Express
Clint Malarchuk
1983–84Brian Ford (2)Fredericton Express
1984–85Jon CaseyBaltimore Skipjacks
1985–86Sam St. LaurentMaine Mariners
Karl Friesen
1986–87Vincent Riendeau (1)Sherbrooke Canadiens
1987–88Vincent Riendeau (2)Sherbrooke Canadiens
Jocelyn Perreault
1988–89Randy ExelbySherbrooke Canadiens
Francois Gravel
1989–90Jean-Claude BergeronSherbrooke Canadiens
Andre Racicot
1990–91David Littman (1)Rochester Americans
Darcy Wakaluk
1991–92David Littman (2)Rochester Americans
1992–93Corey HirschBinghamton Rangers
Boris Rousson
1993–94Olaf KolzigPortland Pirates
Byron Dafoe
1994–95Mike DunhamAlbany River Rats
Corey Schwab
1995–96Manny LegaceSpringfield Falcons
Scott Langkow
1996–97Jean-Francois Labbe (1)Hershey Bears
1997–98Jean-Sebastien GiguereSaint John Flames
Tyler Moss
1998–99Martin BironRochester Americans
Tom Draper
1999–2000Milan HnilickaHartford Wolf Pack
Jean-Francois Labbe (2)
2000–01Mika NoronenRochester Americans
Tom Askey
2001–02Martin PrusekGrand Rapids Griffins
Simon Lajeunesse
Mathieu Chouinard
2002–03Marc LamotheGrand Rapids Griffins
Joey MacDonald
2003–04Wade DubielewiczBridgeport Sound Tigers
Dieter Kochan
2004–05Jason LaBarbera (1)Hartford Wolf Pack
Steve Valiquette
2005–06Dany SabourinWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
2006–07Jason LaBarbera (2)Manchester Monarchs
2007–08Nolan SchaeferHouston Aeros
Barry Brust
2008–09Cory SchneiderManitoba Moose
2009–10Cedrick DesjardinsHamilton Bulldogs
Curtis Sanford
2010–11Brad Thiessen (1)Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
John Curry
2011–12Ben ScrivensToronto Marlies
2012–13Brad Thiessen (2)Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Jeff Zatkoff (1)
2013–14Jeff DeslauriersWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Eric Hartzell
2014–15Matt MurrayWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Jeff Zatkoff (2)
2015–16Peter BudajOntario Reign
2016–17Tristan JarryWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Casey DeSmith
2017–18Garret SparksToronto Marlies
Calvin Pickard
2018–19Edward PasqualeSyracuse Crunch
2019–20Troy GrosenickMilwaukee Admirals
Connor Ingram
2020–21Pheonix CopleyHershey Bears
Zachary Fucale
2021–22Alex LyonChicago Wolves
2022–23Dustin WolfCalgary Wranglers
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.