Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy (Player of the year)[]
Awarded to the top player in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport.
The Sullivan Trophy was first awarded in 1975-76. A former player with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, Joseph Sullivan was the goaltender for the Toronto Varsity Grads, which won the gold medal for Canada at the 1928 Olympic Winter Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The trophy was formerly presented for Canadian University Hockey competition, but was rededicated in 1976. The recipient is selected by a committee of coaches representing the CIS three regional associations.
Year Winner Position Team
- 2008-09 Marc Rancourt F St. Mary's Huskies
- 2007-08 Rob Hennigar F New Brunswick Varsity Reds
- 2006-07 Jay Langager D Lethbridge Pronghorns
- 2005-06 Kevin Baker F Acadia Axemen
- 2004-05 Joel Scherban F Lakehead Thunderwolves
- 2003-04 Chris Stanley F Dalhousie Tigers
- 2002-03 Alexandre Tremblay F UQTR Patriotes
- 2001-02 Jon Barkman F Saskatchewan Huskies
- 2000-01 Russ Hewson F Alberta Golden Bears
- 1999-00 Russ Hewson F Alberta Golden Bears
- 1998-99 Luc Bélanger G UQTR Patriotes
- 1997-98 Jean Paul Davis D Guelph Gryphons
- 1996-97 Matt Mullin G Guelph Gryphons
- 1995-96 John Wynne D Waterloo Warriors
- 1994-95 Sean Basilio D Western Mustangs
- 1993-94 Duane Dennis F Acadia Axemen
- 1992-93 Serge Lajoie D Alberta Golden Bears
- 1991-92 Shane MacEachern F Prince Edward Island Panthers
- 1990-91 Wayne Hynes F Calgary Dinosaurs
- 1989-90 Mike Bishop G Waterloo Warriors
- 1988-89 Stacey Wakabayashi F Alberta Golden Bears
- 1987-88 Sid Cranston F Alberta Golden Bears
- 1986-87 Dave Quigley G Moncton Blue Eagles
- 1985-86 John LeBlanc F New Brunswick Varsity Reds
- 1984-85 Rob Whistle D Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks
- 1983-84 Mike Ridley F Manitoba Bisons
- 1982-83 Mark Locken G St. Mary's Huskies
- 1981-82 Paul Stothart F Queen's Golden Gaels
- 1980-81 Paul Stothart F Queen's Golden Gaels
- 1979-80 Vince Friyia F Lakehead Thunderwolves
- 1978-79 Randy Gregg D Alberta Golden Bears
- 1977-78 Doug Caines F Toronto Varsity Blues
- 1976-77 Ron Hawkshaw F York Yeomen
- 1975-76 Jim Corsi G Concordia Stingers
- 1969-70 Murray Stroud F York Yeomen
Positions: G = Goaltender D = Defenceman F = Forward