WHL Power Rankings: Player’s Choice Edition
London, Ont.- Every week, seven members of the Western Hockey League office vote on the weekly power rankings, taking into consideration recent matches, standout performances and long-term outlook.
But this time the decisions are in the hands of 10 top players taking part in the CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada.
The catch?
They can’t be anonymous- from the deliberation to the final presentation.
Stay tuned for the director’s cut of the great debate.
1. Everett Silvertips
1st U.S.- 19-3-2-1
“They’re hot.”
-Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips forward
The stick twirl. The noise. It’s everything 😍
Tarin Smith delivering our @GreatClips Clip of the Weekend!#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/DjM6HBzDz0
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) November 27, 2024
2. Tri-City Americans
2nd U.S.- 17-5-1-0
“At two we have the Tri-City Americans, coming off of a four-game heater. Looking to keep it going this weekend. Let’s ride.”
-Jackson Smith, Tri-City Americans defenceman
3. Prince George Cougars
1st B.C.- 13-6-3-2
“At three we’ve got the Prince George Cougars. Great group of forwards, pretty good goaltending and lots of potential from this group.”
-Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars goaltender
🎥 SAVE OF THE NIGHT 🎥
Cooper Michaluk’s diving second effort keeps the game tied!@RealCdnSS | @PGCougars | #SaveoftheNight pic.twitter.com/bTluYh3es9
— The WHL (@TheWHL) November 25, 2024
4. Calgary Hitmen
3rd Central- 11-7-3-1
“At number four we’ve got Calgary. Got a couple new, big additions coming in. We’re on a little bit of a heater coming off a good road trip so it’s pretty good.”
-Ben Kindel, Calgary Hitmen forward
5. Spokane Chiefs
3rd U.S.- 16-9-0-0
“At number five this week we have the Spokane Chiefs. They would be at like, seven or eight, but their goal song bumps them up a little bit.”
-Lynden Lakovic, Moose Jaw Warriors forward
6. Medicine Hat Tigers
1st Central- 13-11-1-0
“We’ve got Med Hat here at number six. Pretty nice barn, it’s pretty new, and they’ve got really good postgame food.”
-Braeden Cootes, Seattle Thunderbirds forward
7. Vancouver Giants
3rd B.C.- 10-8-4-0
“Coming in at number seven we have the Vancouver Giants. After a huge win against the third-place Cougars, we could be up at two or three, but we’ll stick with seven for now.”
-Cameron Schmidt, Vancouver Giants forward
Aaaaand another one pic.twitter.com/9gxD2a9c0D
— The WHL (@TheWHL) November 25, 2024
8. Victoria Royals
2nd B.C.- 13-8-3-1
“This week we’ve got the Royals at eight. Back at home, looking to get on a big win streak. Let’s go, Royals.”
-Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals forward
Nate Misskey with the overtime goal! pic.twitter.com/HhUT626FrZ
— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) November 28, 2024
9. Swift Current Broncos
2nd East- 14-9-0-0
“At number nine we’ve got the Swift Current Broncos after coming off a loss to the Tri-City Americans. Shout out my dad (Wade Smith), he won a Memorial Cup with them, so that’s pretty good and that’s why they’re at nine.”
-Jackson Smith, Tri-City Americans defenceman
10. Lethbridge Hurricanes
2nd Central- 12-8-1-1
“At 10 we have Lethbridge. Wednesday Night in the Dub didn’t go as planned for them, but they’re still at 10.”
-Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips forward
11. Edmonton Oil Kings
4th Central- 11-10-1-1
“At number 11 we’ve got the Edmonton Oil Kings coming off a 5-0 win against Red Deer for our Teddy Bear Toss and looking to keep it rolling.”
-Blake Fiddler, Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman
🎥 HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT 🎥
Gracyn Sawchyn makes 15,458 teddy bears fly! 🧸@EdmOilKings | #WHLHoN@FlaPanthers | #TimeToHunt pic.twitter.com/zaM1GIbaJc
— The WHL (@TheWHL) November 25, 2024
12. Seattle Thunderbirds
6th U.S.- 8-13-2-1
“Coming in at number 12 here, the Seattle Thunderbirds. After a huge win against Lethbridge, big shootout dub, Teddy Bear Toss game, just looking to keep it going.”
-Braeden Cootes, Seattle Thunderbirds forward
13. Moose Jaw Warriors
6th East- 6-14-3-1
“At number 13 this week, no surprise this year, we’ve got the Moose Jaw Warriors. I think it’s really been trending up here for Moose Jaw. We came off a big 4-0 win over the unranked Saskatoon Blades. We had a close game against Tri-City, the number two rank, so I think we’re competing and it’s only going up.”
-Lynden Lakovic, Moose Jaw Warriors forward
14. Regina Pats
5th East- 6-13-2-2
“At number 14 we’ve got the Regina Pats. We’re trending in the right direction right now and looking to have a strong B.C. Division road trip.”
-Reese Hamilton, Regina Pats defenceman
15. Prince Albert Raiders
4th East- 9-8-3-0
“At number 15 we have the P.A. Raiders off a hot win. They ended Tri-City’s long win streak last week so that’s why they’re at 15.”
-Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals forward
16. Red Deer Rebels
5th Central- 10-10-1-2
“Last on the list we’ve got Red Deer. Coming off a tough U.S. roady. Not much to say here.”
-Ben Kindel, Calgary Hitmen forward
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