Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy

The Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the Western Hockey League's defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position. It is named after one of the league's founders, Bill Hunter, who was the driving force behind the creation of the Western Hockey League. =List of Winners= CHL Defenceman of the Year winner highlighted in blue.

1The WHL handed out separate awards for the East and West Divisions.