2023-24 WHL Awards Tracker

Four Broncos Memorial Trophy — WHL Player of the Year
Jagger Firkus — Moose Jaw Warriors

Firkus (SEA) led the CHL in scoring in 2023-24 with 126 points while he also potted a career high 61 goals, the second most in the WHL. Firkus, who had 10 game-winning goals, registered more games where he scored a hat trick (six) than games where he was held off the scoresheet (four). Firkus is the third Warriors player to capture the Bob Clarke Trophy while his 126 points were the sixth most in a single season in Warriors history.

Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy — Defenceman of the Year
Denton Mateychuk — Moose Jaw Warriors

In just 52 games, Mateychuk (CBJ) finished third in WHL scoring among defencemen with 75 points (17 goals) while his 1.44 points-per-game average led all WHL defencemen. The Warriors captain also posted a +35 rating.

Mateychuk began the season on a 23-game point streak while he was named a WHL East Division First Team All-Star at season’s end. Mateychuk also represented Canada at the 2024 World Juniors.

The Dominion City, MN., native is the Warriors’ all-time points leaders by a defenceman with 215.

Del Wilson Memorial Trophy — WHL Goaltender of the Year
Brett Mirwald — Vancouver Giants

Mirwald played a critical role in Vancouver’s push to secure the sixth seed in the Western Conference as he posted a 29-22-3 record alongside two shutouts.The 20-year-old led all WHL netminders in saves (1,723) and minutes played (3,190) while tying for third in save percentage (.913) and wins (29). He also posted a 3.10 GAA.

Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy — Rookie of the Year
Gavin McKenna — Medicine Hat Tigers

The 2026 NHL Draft prospect had an incredible 16-year-old season with Medicine Hat where he recorded 34 goals and 97 points. It was the most points by a player his age in Tigers history while it ranks tied fifth in WHL history. Furthermore, his 63 assists were the third most by a 16-year-old in league history. McKenna finished second in rookie scoring and 12th overall among all WHL skaters this season.

Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy —Most Sportsmanlike Player
Brayden Yager — Moose Jaw Warriors

For the second straight season, Yager has collected the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy. In 2023-24, Yager recorded 95 points (35 goals) in 57 games and recorded just 20 penalty minutes. Yager is the first back-to-back winner of the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy since Tyler Ennis of the Medicine Hat Tigers accomplished the feat during the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons.

Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy — Scholastic Player of the Year
Noah Chadwick — Lethbridge Hurricanes

Chadwick (TOR) not only prioritized his academics, he excelled in the classroom, graduating Grade 12 a year early and beginning his post-secondary studies at Athabasca University and Lethbridge College. At his high-school graduation, Chadwick was recognized with the Governor General Award, presented to the student with the highest grades in his graduating class.

At Lethbridge College, Chadwick earned a 98-percent average in English 1150 – Academic Writing this fall. Working through Introduction to Statistics at Athabasca University, Chadwick secured a 93-percent average, while also recording a 91-percent grade in Psychology as a Natural Science. On the ice, Chadwick had a career high 12 goals and 56 points in 2023-24.

Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy —Humanitarian of the Year
Ty Hurley — Kelowna Rockets

Hurley showed quick thinking that proved to be lifesaving in December. While on a Rockets road trip, Hurley noticed a man struggling in a hotel pool and jumped into action, pulling the man from the water. As Hurley got the man from the water, it was apparent he was not breathing. Equipped with education from CPR and lifesaving courses, Hurley began chest compressions. Following an estimated 15 to 20 compressions, the man began breathing on his own.

For his actions, Hurley was presented with the Silver Medal of Merit and the M.G. Griffiths Award by the Lifesaving Society, B.C. and Yukon, at the 112th annual Commonwealth Awards for Honour and Rescue. On the ice, Hurley recorded 10 points in 49 games this year.

Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy — Coach of the Year / Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy — Executive of the Year
Mark Lamb — Prince George Cougars

Lamb led the Cougars to the best season in franchise history after a 49-win, 102-point campaign. Prince George closed out the regular season as the second-highest scoring team in the WHL netting 316 goals while allowing the second-fewest goals against (187).The Cougars also ranked second in power play efficiency (30.1 per cent) and penalty kill (84.3 per cent).

As general manager, Lamb acquired Borya Valis and Matteo Danis while he also brought in veteran d-man Chase Pauls via trade. Additionally, prior moves paid off in 2023-24 in Zac Funk (WSH) who scored 67 goals, 2021 WHL Draft pick Terik Parascak who led all WHL rookies with 105 points and rookie goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen who won 26 games and recorded six shutouts in the regular season.