Hurricanes defenceman Chadwick named CHL Scholastic Player of the Year for 2023-24
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Noah Chadwick was recognized as the top scholastic player in Canadian Major Junior hockey after winning the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award. Chadwick, a product of Saskatoon, Sask., was named a finalist for the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award after winning the WHL’s Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy as WHL Scholastic Player of the Year.
CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award Finalists, 2023-24
Carter George, Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
Alexis Morin, Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
Chadwick 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.
Chadwick has been recognized for his outstanding contributions in the community and serves as a leader for his teammates, both on and off the ice.
Chadwick is the first Lethbridge Hurricane to be recognized as CHL Scholastic Player of the Year since David Trofimenkoff (1992-93).
The CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award is presented annually to the CHL player who best combines success on the ice with success in the classroom. It is chosen from the winners of the Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy (WHL), the Marcel Robert Trophy (QMJHL), and the Bobby Smith Trophy (OHL).
Previous WHL Winners of the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award
2018-19: Dustin Wolf, Everett Silvertips
2012-13: Josh Morrissey, Prince Albert Raiders
2008-09: Stefan Elliott, Saskatoon Blades
2004-05: Gilbert Brule, Vancouver Giants
2003-04: Devan Dubnyk, Kamloops Blazers
2000-01: Dan Hulak, Portland Winterhawks
1997-98: Kyle Rossiter, Spokane Chiefs
1996-97: Stefan Cherneski, Brandon Wheat Kings
1994-95: Perry Johnson, Regina Pats
1992-93: David Trofimenkoff, Lethbridge Hurricanes
1990-91: Scott Niedermayer, Kamloops Blazers
1989-90: Jeff Nelson, Prince Albert Raiders
1988-89: Jeff Nelson, Prince Albert Raiders