The 1997–98 IHL season was the 53rd season of the International Hockey League, a North American minor professional league. 18 teams participated in the regular season, and the Chicago Wolves won the Turner Cup. Gordie Howe came out of retirement to play one shift for the Detroit Vipers in the middle of this season.
| 1998 IHL awards
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| Turner Cup |
Chicago Wolves
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Fred A. Huber Trophy:
(Best regular-season record) |
Long Beach Ice Dogs
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Frank Gallagher Trophy:
(Eastern Conference playoff champion) |
Detroit Vipers
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Ken Ullyot Trophy:
(Western Conference playoff champion) |
Chicago Wolves
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| Comeback Player of the Year Award: |
Mike Tomlak, Milwaukee Admirals
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Commissioner's Trophy:
(Best coach) |
John Torchetti, Fort Wayne Komets
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Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy:
(Best first-year player) |
Todd White, Indianapolis Ice
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Governor's Trophy:
(Best defenceman) |
Dan Lambert, Long Beach Ice Dogs
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I. John Snider, II Trophy:
(Leadership and humanitarian contribution) |
Rod Miller, Utah Grizzlies
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Ironman Award:
(Best two-way player over 82 games) |
Doug Ast, Long Beach Ice Dogs
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James Gatschene Memorial Trophy:
(Most valuable player, regular season) |
Patrice Lefebvre, Las Vegas Thunder
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James Norris Memorial Trophy:
(Goaltenders with lowest GAA) |
Mike Buzak and Kay Whitmore, Long Beach Ice Dogs
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Ken McKenzie Trophy:
(Best U.S.-born first-year player) |
Eric Nickulas, Orlando Solar Bears
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Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy:
(Player with most points) |
Patrice Lefebvre, Las Vegas Thunder
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Norman R. "Bud" Poile Trophy:
(Most valuable player, playoffs) |
Alexander Semak, Chicago Wolves
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