Frank Mathers Trophy

The Frank Mathers Trophy is presented annually to the AHL's team that finishes with the best regular season record in the Eastern Conference. Previously, it was awarded to winner of the Southern Division (1996), Mid-Atlantic Division (1997-2001), and South Division (2002-2003).

The award is named after former Hershey Bears coach Frank Mathers.

There is no equivalent award in the NHL.

Winners
Eastern Divison Champions
 * 2013-14 - Binghamton Whalers
 * 2012-13 - Syracuse Crunch
 * 2011-12 - Norfolk Admirals


 * Eastern Conference Regular Season Champions
 * 2010-11 -  Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
 * 2009-10 -  Hershey Bears
 * 2008–09 - Hershey Bears
 * 2007–08 - Providence Bruins
 * 2006–07 - Hershey Bears
 * 2005–06 - Portland Pirates
 * 2004–05 - Manchester Monarchs
 * 2003–04 - Hartford Wolf Pack
 * South Division Champions
 * 2002–03 - Norfolk Admirals
 * 2001–02 - Norfolk Admirals
 * Mid-Atlantic Division Champions
 * 2000–01 - Rochester Americans
 * 1999–00 - Kentucky Thoroughblades
 * 1998–99 - Philadelphia Phantoms
 * 1997–98 - Philadelphia Phantoms
 * 1996–97 - Philadelphia Phantoms
 * South Division Champions
 * 1995–96 - Binghamton Rangers