The William M Jennings Trophy is an annual award given to the goaltender(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team in the ECHL with the fewest goals scored against it. Winners are selected based on regular-season play.

The trophy is named in honour of the late William M Jennings, longtime governor and president of the New York Rangers and a builder of ice hockey in the United States. It was first presented following the 1981-82 NHL season. It was purchased by the ECHL prior to the 2004-2005 season.

The inaugural ECHL William M Jennings Trophy winner was Dwayne Roloson.

2007-08 William M Jennings Trophy Winner

NIKOLAI KHABIBULIN, G
Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning allowed a league low 168 goals against and Nikolai Khabibulin was the man responsible. Playing in 70 of his teams games he posted a sharp 1.96 GAA, .922 save percentage, 50-8-9 record, and 6 shutouts.

Previous William M Jennings Trophy Winners
2006-07 Marty Turco, Minnesota Wild
2005-06 Martin Brodeur, Detroit Red Wings
2004-05 Dwayne Rolson, Toronto Maple Leafs