Norman R. "Bud" Poile Trophy
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Western Conference champions of the American Hockey League |
| History | |
| First award | 2001–02 AHL season |
| Most recent | Milwaukee Admirals |
The Norman R. "Bud" Poile Trophy is presented annually to the American Hockey League (AHL) team that finishes with the best regular season record in the Western Conference. The award is named after former Hockey Hall of Famer Bud Poile. Previously, it was awarded to winner of the West Division (2002–2003), and Midwest Division (2012–2015).
Winners
Western Conference champions (2016–present)
| Season | Team | Win |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Milwaukee Admirals | 3 |
| 2018–19 | Bakersfield Condors | 1 |
| 2017–18 | Tucson Roadrunners | 1 |
| 2016–17 | San Jose Barracuda | 1 |
| 2015–16 | Ontario Reign | 1 |
Midwest Division champions (2012–2015)
| Season | Team | Win |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Grand Rapids Griffins | 4 |
| 2013–14 | Chicago Wolves | 3 |
| 2012–13 | Grand Rapids Griffins | 3 |
| 2011–12 | Chicago Wolves | 2 |
Western Conference regular season champions (2004–2011)
| Season | Team | Win |
|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | Milwaukee Admirals | 2 |
| 2009–10 | Hamilton Bulldogs | 1 |
| 2008–09 | Manitoba Moose | 1 |
| 2007–08 | Chicago Wolves | 1 |
| 2006–07 | Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights | 1 |
| 2005–06 | Grand Rapids Griffins | 2 |
| 2004–05 | Rochester Americans | 1 |
| 2003–04 | Milwaukee Admirals | 1 |
West Division champions (2002–2003)
| Season | Team | Win |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 | Houston Aeros | 1 |
| 2001–02 | Grand Rapids Griffins | 1 |