The Terry Sawchuk Trophy was awarded to the top goaltender(s) on the Central Hockey League's best defensive team during the regular season.
- 1976-77 Yves Belanger, Kansas City Blues / Gord McRae, Dallas Black Hawks
- 1977-78 Ed Staniowski, Doug Grant, Salt Lake Golden Eagles
- 1978-79 Doug Grant, Terry Richardson, Salt Lake Golden Eagles
- 1979-80 Jim Park, Richard Brodeur, Indianapolis Checkers
- 1980-81 Ken Ellacott, Paul Harrison, Dallas Black Hawks
- 1981-82 Robert Holland, Kelly Hrudey, Indianapolis Checkers
- 1982-83 Kelly Hrudey, Robert Holland, Indianapolis Checkers
- 1983-84 John Vanbiesbrouck, Ron Scott, Tulsa Oilers