The Emile Francis Trophy is presented annually to the American Hockey League (AHL) team that has the best record in the Atlantic Division.
The award is named after former AHL player Emile Francis, who later coached in the National Hockey League. Previously, it was awarded to winner of the North Division (2002–2003).
Winners + Total awards won Wins Team7Providence Bruins4Manchester Monarchs3Hershey Bears2Hartford Wolf Pack Charlotte CheckersPortland Pirates1Lehigh Valley PhantomsLowell Lock MonstersSt. John's IceCapsWilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsWorcester Sharks
Winner by season Key ‡ = Eventual Calder Cup champions Awarded for Season Team WinNorth Division champions 2001–02 Lowell Lock Monsters 1 2002–03 Providence Bruins 1Atlantic Division champions 2003–04 Hartford Wolf Pack 1 2004–05 Manchester Monarchs 1 2005–06 Portland Pirates 1 2006–07 Manchester Monarchs 2 2007–08 Providence Bruins 2 2008–09 Hartford Wolf Pack 2 2009–10 Worcester Sharks 1 2010–11 Portland Pirates 2 2011–12 St. John's IceCaps 1 2012–13 Providence Bruins 3 2013–14 Manchester Monarchs 3 2014–15 Manchester Monarchs‡ 4 2015–16 Hershey Bears 1 2016–17 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 1 2017–18 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 1 2018–19 Charlotte Checkers‡ 1 2019–20 Providence Bruins 4 2020–21 Providence Bruins 5 2021–22 Charlotte Checkers 2 2022–23 Providence Bruins 6 2023-24 Hershey Bears‡ 2 2024–25 Hershey Bears 3 2025–26 Providence Bruins 7
External links Official AHL website AHL Hall of Fame Trophies