Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award


The Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award is an American Hockey League trophy awarded annually to the most outstanding coach during the season, as voted upon by members of the AHL media.
The award is named for the late Louis Pieri, a long-time contributor to the AHL as owner of the Providence Reds.

Award winners

SeasonCoachTeam
2019–20Karl TaylorMilwaukee Admirals
2018–19Mike VellucciCharlotte Checkers
2017–18Pascal VincentManitoba Moose
2016–17Roy SommerSan Jose Barracuda
2015–16Rick KowalskyAlbany Devils
2014–15Mike StothersManchester Monarchs
2013–14Jeff BlashillGrand Rapids Griffins
2012–13Willie DesjardinsTexas Stars
2011–12Jon CooperNorfolk Admirals
2010–11John HynesWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
2009–10Guy BoucherHamilton Bulldogs
2008–09Scott ArnielManitoba Moose
2007–08Scott GordonProvidence Bruins
2006–07Mike HavilandNorfolk Admirals
2005–06Kevin DineenPortland Pirates
2004–05Randy CunneyworthRochester Americans
2003–04Claude NoelMilwaukee Admirals
2002–03Claude JulienHamilton Bulldogs
2002–03Geoff WardHamilton Bulldogs
2001–02Bruce CassidyGrand Rapids Griffins
2000–01Don GranatoWorcester IceCats
1999–00Glen HanlonPortland Pirates
1998–99Peter LavioletteProvidence Bruins
1997–98Bill StewartSaint John Flames
1996–97Greg GilbertWorcester IceCats
1995–96Robbie FtorekAlbany River Rats
1994–95Robbie FtorekAlbany River Rats
1993–94Barry TrotzPortland Pirates
1992–93Marc CrawfordSt. John's Maple Leafs
1991–92Doug CarpenterNew Haven Nighthawks
1990–91Don LeverRochester Americans
1989–90Jim RobertsSpringfield Indians
1988–89Tom McVieUtica Devils
1987–88John PaddockHershey Bears
1987–88Mike MilburyMaine Mariners
1986–87Larry PleauBinghamton Whalers
1985–86Bill DineenAdirondack Red Wings
1984–85Bill DineenAdirondack Red Wings
1983–84Gene UbriacoBaltimore Skipjacks
1982–83Jacques DemersFredericton Express
1981–82Larry KishBinghamton Whalers
1980–81Bob McCammonMaine Mariners
1979–80Doug GibsonHershey Bears
1978–79Parker MacDonaldNew Haven Nighthawks
1977–78Bob McCammonMaine Mariners
1976–77Al MacNeilNova Scotia Voyageurs
1975–76Chuck HamiltonHershey Bears
1974–75John MucklerProvidence Reds
1973–74Don CherryRochester Americans
1972–73Floyd SmithCincinnati Swords
1971–72Al MacNeilNova Scotia Voyageurs
1970–71Terry ReardonBaltimore Clippers
1969–70Fred SheroBuffalo Bisons
1968–69Frank MathersHershey Bears
1967–68Vic StasiukQuebec Aces