Prior to the current trophy, the F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy was awarded from 1952–53 to 1960–61 and in 1976–77 to the team which finished first overall in the AHL, though at the time the league only had a single division.
Before the current trophy, the F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy was given out from 1952–53 through 1960–61 and again in 1976–77 to the team that topped the AHL standings, although at the time the league only had one division.