The Frank Mathers Trophy is presented annually to the AHL's team that 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.
Winners[]
East Division Champions (2012–present)[]
| Season | Team | Win |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Norfolk Admirals | 3 |
Eastern Conference Regular Season Champions (2004–2011)[]
| Season | Team | Win |
|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins | 1 |
| 2009–10 | Hershey Bears | 3 |
| 2008–09 | Hershey Bears | 2 |
| 2007–08 | Providence Bruins | 1 |
| 2006–07 | Hershey Bears | 1 |
| 2005–06 | Portland Pirates | 1 |
| 2004–05 | Manchester Monarchs | 1 |
| 2003–04 | Hartford Wolf Pack | 1 |
South Division Champions (2002–2003)[]
| Season | Team | Win |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 | Norfolk Admirals | 2 |
| 2001–02 | Norfolk Admirals | 1 |
Mid-Atlantic Division Champions (1997–2001)[]
| Season | Team | Win |
|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | Rochester Americans | 1 |
| 1999–00 | Kentucky Thoroughblades | 1 |
| 1998–99 | Philadelphia Phantoms | 3 |
| 1997–98 | Philadelphia Phantoms | 2 |
| 1996–97 | Philadelphia Phantoms | 1 |
Southern Division Champions (1996)[]
| Season | Team | Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–96 | Binghamton Rangers | 1 |