WHL Awards
The Western Hockey League is privileged to be able to honour a number of key individuals who were instrumental in the development of the League with its annual awards.
With this in mind, each of the WHL’s trophies and awards bears a tribute to our contributors.
2023-24 WHL AWARD WINNERS
WHL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Four Broncos Memorial Trophy
The most prestigious individual award of the Western Hockey League has been named the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy in memory of the four members of the Swift Current Broncos who died in a tragic accident on December 30, 1986.
The four players (Trent Kresse, Scott Kruger, Chris Mantyka and Brent Ruff) all died when the Swift Current bus crashed while en route to a game in Regina.
“In order that we never forget this incident, we have named this trophy in memory of these four young men,” stated Ed Chynoweth.
“Like hundreds of other players before them and hundreds that will follow, WHL players spend countless hours riding the bus in pursuing their hockey aspirations. By naming the Most Valuable Player Trophy in honor of these four players, hopefully, we will never forget the sacrifice given by these young men.”
Up to 1993-94, this trophy was awarded to the Most Valuable Player in the WHL. As of 1994-95, the WHL Player of the Year receives this trophy.
2023-24 WHL Player of the Year
Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors
Four Broncos Memorial Trophy Winners:
* Also selected as the CHL Player of the Year
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2022-23 Connor Bedard, Regina* |
1989-90 Glen Goodall, Seattle |
WHL SCHOLASTIC PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy
Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman has been a pioneer in promoting higher education and hockey. For many years Doc Seaman has been a staunch supporter of the efforts of Hockey Canada and the Western Hockey League to ensure all players are able to combine education with hockey.
As well, he has been a great promoter of the City of Calgary, as evidenced by his efforts to bring the Atlanta Flames to Calgary to become the beloved Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League.
Due to Seaman’s support for programs that promote the combining of education and hockey, and the Western Hockey League’s education program in particular, the WHL chose to name this Scholastic Player of the Year Award in honour of Doc Seaman in 1996.
The player selected as the top student-athlete in the WHL will be presented the Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy.
2023-24 WHL Scholastic Player of the Year
Noah Chadwick, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Scholastic Player of the Year Winners:
* Also selected as the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year, an award first instituted at the CHL level in the 1988-89 season.
| 2022-23 Quinn Mantei, Brandon 2021-22 Connor Levis, Kamloops 2020-21 Ethan Peters, Edmonton 2019-20 Dylan Garand, Kamloops 2018-19 Dustin Wolf, Everett* 2017-18 Ty Smith, Spokane 2016-17 Brian King, Everett 2015-16 Tanner Kaspick, Brandon 2014-15 Nick McBride, Prince Albert 2013-14 Nelson Nogier, Saskatoon 2012-13 Josh Morrissey, Prince Albert* 2011-12 Reid Gow, Spokane 2010-11 Colin Smith, Kamloops 2009-10 Adam Lowry, Swift Current 2008-09 Stefan Elliott, Saskatoon 2007-08 Jordan Eberle, Regina 2006-07 Keith Aulie, Brandon 2005-06 Brennen Wray, Moose Jaw 2004-05 Gilbert Brule, Vancouver* 2003-04 Devan Dubnyk, Kamloops* 2002-03 Brett Dickie, Brandon 2001-02 Tyler Metcalfe, Seattle 2000-01 Dan Hulak, Portland* 1999-00 Chris Nielsen, Calgary |
1998-99 Chris Nielsen, Calgary 1997-98 Kyle Rossiter, Spokane* 1996-97 Stefan Cherneski, Brandon* 1995-96 Bryce Salvador, Lethbridge 1994-95 Perry Johnson, Regina* 1993-94 Byron Penstock, Brandon 1992-93 David Trofimenkoff, Lethbridge* 1991-92 Ashley Buckberger, Swift Current 1990-91 Scott Niedermayer, Kamloops* 1989-90 Jeff Nelson, Prince Albert* 1988-89 Jeff Nelson, Prince Albert* 1987-88 Kevin Cheveldayoff, Brandon 1986-87 Casey McMillan, Lethbridge 1985-86 Mark Janssens, Regina 1984-85 Mark Janssens, Regina 1983-84 Ken Baumgartner, Prince Albert |
WHL TOP SCORER
Bob Clarke Trophy
In both years Bob Clarke played in the WHL, he captured the League scoring title. In 1968-69, Clarke’s Flin Flon Bombers captured the League Championship. His NHL career spanned 15 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, in which time he captained the team to a pair of Stanley Cups. He was awarded the Hart Trophy as the League’s MVP three times, the Masterton Trophy and the Selke Trophy once each, and was also named an All-Star four Times.
2023-24 WHL Top Scorer
Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors
Top Scorer Winners:
*Also won CHL Top Scorer Award
| 2022-23 Connor Bedard, Regina* 2021-22 Arshdeep Bains, Red Deer 2020-21 Peyton Krebs, Winnipeg 2019-20 Adam Beckman, Spokane 2018-19 Joachim Blichfeld, Portland 2017-18 Jayden Halbgewachs, Moose Jaw* 2016-17 Sam Steel, Regina* 2015-16 Adam Brooks, Regina 2014-15 Oliver Bjorkstrand, Portland 2013-14 Mitch Holmberg, Spokane 2012-13 Brendan Leipsic, Portland (tie)* Nicolas Petan, Portland (tie)* 2011-12 Brendan Shinnimin, Tri-City 2010-11 Linden Vey, Medicine Hat * 2009-10 Brandon Kozun, Calgary * 2008-09 Casey Pierro-Zabotel, Vancouver 2007-08 Mark Santorelli, Chilliwack 2006-07 Zach Hamill, Everett 2005-06 Troy Brouwer, Moose Jaw 2004-05 Eric Fehr, Brandon 2003-04 Tyler Redenbach, Swift Current 2002-03 Erik Christensen, Kamloops 2001-02 Nathan Barrett, Lethbridge 2000-01 Justin Mapletoft, Red Deer 1999-00 Brad Moran, Calgary 1998-99 Pavel Brendl, Calgary 1997-98 Sergei Varlamov, Swift Current 1996-97 Todd Robinson, Portland 1995-96 Mark Deyell, Saskatoon 1994-95 Daymond Langkow, Tri-City 1993-94 Lonny Bohonos, Portland 1992-93 Jason Krywulak, Swift Current 1991-92 Kevin St. Jacques, Lethbridge 1990-91 Ray Whitney, Spokane |
1989-90 Len Barrie, Kamloops 1988-89 Dennis Holland, Portland 1987-88 Theoren Fleury, Moose Jaw (Tie) Joe Sakic, Swift Current (Tie) 1986-87 West – Rob Brown, Kamloops East – Craig Endean, Regina 1985-86 Rob Brown, Kamloops 1984-85 Cliff Ronning, New West. 1983-84 Ray Ferraro, Brandon 1982-83 Dale Derkatch, Regina 1981-82 Jock Callander, Regina 1980-81 Brian Varga, Regina 1979-80 Doug Wickenheiser, Regina 1978-79 Brian Propp, Brandon 1977-78 Brian Propp, Brandon 1976-77 Bill Derlago, Brandon 1975-76 Bernie Federko, Saskatoon 1974-75 Mel Bridgman, Victoria 1973-74 Ron Chipperfield, Brandon 1972-73 Tom Lysiak, Medicine Hat 1971-72 Tom Lysiak, Medicine Hat 1970-71 Chuck Arnason, Flin Flon 1969-70 Reg Leach, Flin Flon 1968-69 Bobby Clarke, Flin Flon 1967-68 Bobby Clarke, Flin Flon 1966-67 Gerry Pinder, Saskatoon |
WHL MOST SPORTSMANLIKE PLAYER
Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy
Tragedy struck twice in the 1986-87 season in the WHL. After the Broncos bus accident, the WHL was further grieved when Brad Hornung was paralyzed after an unfortunate accident in a game in Regina on March 1, 1987. In his two years with the Regina Pats, Brad Hornung combined talent, desire and an unmistakable sportsmanlike attitude. This award will honour other players who display the same attributes.
2023-24 WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player
Brayden Yager, Moose Jaw Warriors
Most Sportsmanlike Winners:
*Also selected as CHL Sportsman of the Year
| 2022-23 Brayden Yager, Moose Jaw* 2021-22 Logan Stankoven, Kamloops 2020-21 Eli Zummack, Spokane 2019-20 Seth Jarvis, Portland 2018-19 Justin Almeida, Moose Jaw* 2017-18 Aleksi Heponiemi, Swift Current* 2016-17 Tyler Steenbergen, Swift Current 2015-16 Tyler Soy, Victoria 2014-15 Rourke Chartier, Kelowna* 2013-14 Sam Reinhart, Kootenay 2012-13 Dylan Wruck, Edmonton 2011-12 Mark Stone, Brandon* 2010-11 Tyler Johnson, Spokane 2009-10 Jason Bast, Moose Jaw* 2008-09 Tyler Ennis, Medicine Hat 2007-08 Tyler Ennis, Medicine Hat 2006-07 Aaron Gagnon, Seattle 2005-06 Kris Russell, Medicine Hat* 2004-05 Kris Russell, Medicine Hat 2003-04 Nigel Dawes, Kootenay 2002-03 Boyd Gordon, Red Deer 2001-02 Ian White, Swift Current 2000-01 Matt Kinch, Calgary 1999-00 Trent Hunter, Prince George 1998-99 Matt Kinch, Calgary* 1997-98 Cory Cyrenne, Brandon* 1996-97 Kelly Smart, Brandon 1995-96 Hnat Domenichelli, Kamloops 1994-95 Darren Ritchie, Brandon 1993-94 Lonny Bohonos, Portland 1992-93 Rick Girard, Swift Current* 1991-92 Steve Junker, Spokane 1990-91 Pat Falloon, Spokane* |
1989-90 Bryan Bosch, Lethbridge 1988-89 Blair Atcheynum, Moose Jaw 1987-88 Craig Endean, Regina 1986-87 West – Dave Archibald, Portland East – Len Nielsen, Regina 1985-86 West – Ken Morrison, Kamloops East – Randy Smith, Saskatoon 1984-85 Cliff Ronning, New Westminster 1983-84 Mark Lamb, Medicine Hat 1982-83 Darren Boyko, Winnipeg 1981-82 Mike Moller, Lethbridge 1980-81 Steve Tsujiura, Medicine Hat 1979-80 Steve Tsujiura, Medicine Hat 1978-79 Errol Rausse, Seattle 1977-78 Steve Tambellini, Lethbridge 1976-77 Steve Tambellini, Lethbridge 1975-76 Blair Chapman, Saskatoon 1974-75 Danny Arndt, Saskatoon 1973-74 Mike Rogers, Calgary 1972-73 Ron Chipperfield, Brandon 1971-72 Ron Chipperfield, Brandon 1970-71 Lorne Henning, Estevan 1969-70 Randy Rota, Calgary 1968-69 Bob Liddington, Calgary 1967-68 Bernie Blanchette, Saskatoon 1966-67 Moris Stefaniw, Estevan |
WHL TOP DEFENCEMAN
Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy
Bill Hunter is honoured for his role as a founder and builder of the League. Hunter served as Owner, General Manager and Coach of the Edmonton Oil Kings, while also serving as the first Chairman of the Board. Without a doubt, Bill Hunter was the driving force that kept the WHL at the forefront of Major Junior Hockey in Canada during his years as the “Godfather” of the Edmonton Oil Kings.
It goes without saying that Major Junior Hockey has never seen an individual as dedicated and enthusiastic as the man known as the “Fiery Red Leader”, who along with his long-time friend, the late Scotty Munro, were “the WHL” in its formative years.
2023-24 WHL Defenceman of the Year
Denton Mateychuk, Moose Jaw Warriors
Top Defenceman Winners:
* Also selected as the CHL Defenceman of the Year
| 2022-23 Olen Zellweger, Kamloops* 2021-22 Olen Zellweger, Everett 2020-21 Braden Schneider, Brandon 2019-20 Ty Smith, Spokane 2018-19 Ty Smith, Spokane* 2017-18 Kale Clague, Moose Jaw 2016-17 Ethan Bear, Seattle 2015-16 Ivan Provorov, Brandon* 2014-15 Shea Theodore, Seattle 2013-14 Derrick Pouliot, Portland 2012-13 Brenden Kichton, Spokane 2011-12 Alex Petrovic, Red Deer 2010-11 Stefan Elliott, Saskatoon 2009-10 Tyson Barrie, Kelowna 2008-09 Jonathon Blum, Vancouver* 2007-08 Karl Alzner, Calgary* 2006-07 Kris Russell, Medicine Hat* 2005-06 Kris Russell, Medicine Hat 2004-05 Dion Phaneuf, Red Deer 2003-04 Dion Phaneuf, Red Deer 2002-03 Jeff Woywitka, Red Deer 2001-02 Dan Hamhuis, Prince George* 2000-01 Christian Chartier, Prince George 1999-00 Micki DuPont, Kamloops* 1998-99 Brad Stuart, Calgary* 1997-98 Michal Rozsival, Swift Current 1996-97 Chris Phillips, Lethbridge 1995-96 Nolan Baumgartner, Kamloops 1994-95 Nolan Baumgartner, Kamloops* 1993-94 Brendan Witt, Seattle 1992-93 Jason Smith, Regina 1991-92 Richard Matvichuk, Saskatoon 1990-91 Darryl Sydor, Kamloops |
1989-90 Kevin Haller, Regina 1988-89 Dan Lambert, Swift Current 1987-88 Greg Hawgood, Kamloops* 1986-87 West – Glen Wesley, Portland East – Wayne McBean, Medicine Hat 1985-86 West – Glen Wesley, Portland East – Emanuel Viveiros, Prince Albert 1984-85 Wendel Clark, Saskatoon 1983-84 Bob Rouse, Lethbridge 1982-83 Gary Leeman, Regina 1981-82 Gary Nylund, Portland 1980-81 Jim Benning, Portland 1979-80 Dave Babych, Portland 1978-79 Keith Brown, Portland 1977-78 Brad McCrimmon, Brandon 1976-77 Barry Beck, New Westminster 1975-76 Kevin McCarthy, Winnipeg 1974-75 Rick Lapointe, Victoria 1973-74 Pat Price, Saskatoon 1972-73 George Pesut, Saskatoon 1971-72 Jim Watson, Calgary 1970-71 Ron Jones, Edmonton 1969-70 Jim Hargreaves, Winnipeg 1968-69 Dale Hoganson, Estevan 1967-68 Gerry Hart, Flin Flon 1966-67 Barry Gibbs, Estevan |
WHL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy
Jim Piggott is being honoured for both his role in building the Saskatoon Blades and the Western Canada Hockey League, now known as the WHL.
Piggott was the sole owner of the Blades and an original founding member of the League. He also owned teams in the old professional Western Hockey League in such places as Los Angeles, Saskatoon, Regina, Brandon and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Piggott served as Chairman of the Board, and along with Del Wilson was one of the driving forces to bring the three Major Junior Leagues in Canada together under one roof.
2023-24 WHL Rookie of the Year
Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers
Rookie of the Year Winners:
* Also selected as the CHL Rookie of the Year
| 2022-23 Ryder Ritchie, Prince Albert 2021-22 Brayden Yager, Moose Jaw* 2020-21 Connor Bedard, Regina 2019-20 Dylan Guenther, Edmonton 2018-19 Brayden Tracey, Moose Jaw 2017-18 Dylan Cozens, Lethbridge 2016-17 Aleksi Heponiemi, Swift Current 2015-16 Matthew Phillips, Victoria 2014-15 Nolan Patrick, Brandon 2013-14 Nick Merkley, Kelowna 2012-13 Seth Jones, Portland 2011-12 Sam Reinhart, Kootenay 2010-11 Mathew Dumba, Red Deer 2009-10 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Red Deer 2008-09 Brett Connolly, Prince George* 2007-08 Brayden Schenn, Brandon 2006-07 Kyle Beach, Everett 2005-06 Peter Mueller, Everett 2004-05 Tyler Plante, Brandon 2003-04 Gilbert Brule, Vancouver 2002-03 Matt Ellison, Red Deer* 2001-02 Braydon Coburn, Portland 2000-01 Scottie Upshall, Kamloops* 1999-00 Dan Blackburn, Kootenay* 1998-99 Pavel Brendl, Calgary* 1997-98 Marian Hossa, Portland 1996-97 Donovan Nunweiler, Moose Jaw 1995-96 Chris Phillips, Prince Albert 1994-95 Todd Robinson, Portland 1993-94 Wade Redden, Brandon 1992-93 Jeff Friesen, Regina* 1991-92 Ashley Buckberger, Swift Current 1990-91 Donevan Hextall, Prince Albert |
1989-90 Petr Nedved, Seattle* 1988-89 Wes Walz, Lethbridge 1987-88 Stu Barnes, New Westminster 1986-87 West – Dennis Holland, Portland East – Joe Sakic, Swift Current 1985-86 West – Ron Shudra, Kamloops (tie) West – Dave Waldie, Portland (tie) East – Neil Brady, Medicine Hat 1984-85 Mark Mackay, Moose Jaw 1983-84 Cliff Ronning, New Westminster 1982-83 Dan Hodgson, Prince Albert 1981-82 Dale Derkatch, Regina 1980-81 Dave Michayluk, Regina 1979-80 Grant Fuhr, Victoria 1978-79 Kelly Kisio, Calgary 1977-78 Keith Brown, Portland (tie) John Ogrodnick, New Westminster (tie) 1976-77 Brian Propp, Brandon 1975-76 Steve Tambellini, Lethbridge 1974-75 Don Murdoch, Medicine Hat 1973-74 Cam Connor, Flin Flon 1972-73 Rick Blight, Brandon 1971-72 Dennis Sobchuk, Regina 1970-71 Stan Weir, Medicine Hat 1969-70 Gene Carr, Flin Flon 1968-69 Ron Williams, Edmonton 1967-68 Ron Fairbrother, Saskatoon 1966-67 Ron Garwasiuk, Regina |
WHL TOP GOALTENDER
Del Wilson Memorial Trophy
Del Wilson is being honoured for his many years of service to both the Regina Pats and the Western Hockey League. Wilson was an owner, Governor and General Manager of the Pats and served six years as Chairman of the Board, as well as the WHL’s Referee-in-Chief. Wilson, along with Piggott, led the WHL into a partnership with Ontario and Quebec, and today there are 59 Major Junior teams in the three Leagues. Wilson passed away in November of 2015 at 88 years of age.
2023-24 WHL Goaltender of the Year
Brett Mirwald, Vancouver Giants
Top Goaltender Winners:
* Also selected as the CHL Goaltender of the Year
| 2022-23 Thomas Milic, Seattle 2021-22 Dylan Garand, Kamloops* 2020-21 Dustin Wolf, Everett 2019-20 Dustin Wolf, Everett* 2018-19 Ian Scott, Prince Albert* 2017-18 Carter Hart, Everett* 2016-17 Carter Hart, Everett* 2015-16 Carter Hart, Everett* 2014-15 Taran Kozun, Seattle 2013-14 Jordon Cooke, Kelowna 2012-13 Patrik Bartosak, Red Deer* 2011-12 Tyler Bunz, Medicine Hat 2010-11 Darcy Kuemper, Red Deer* 2009-10 Martin Jones, Calgary 2008-09 Chet Pickard, Tri-City 2007-08 Chet Pickard, Tri-City* 2006-07 Carey Price, Tri-City* 2005-06 Justin Pogge, Calgary* 2004-05 Jeff Glass, Kootenay* 2003-04 Cam Ward, Red Deer* 2002-03 Josh Harding, Regina 2001-02 Cam Ward, Red Deer 2000-01 Dan Blackburn, Kootenay* 1999-00 Bryce Wandler, Swift Current 1998-99 Cody Rudkowsky, Seattle* 1997-98 Brent Belecki, Portland 1996-97 Brian Boucher, Tri-City 1995-96 David Lemanowicz, Spokane 1994-95 Paxton Schafer, Medicine Hat 1993-94 Norm Maracle, Saskatoon* 1992-93 Trevor Robins, Brandon 1991-92 Corey Hirsch, Kamloops* 1990-91 Jamie McLennan, Lethbridge |
1989-90 Trevor Kidd, Brandon* 1988-89 Danny Lorenz, Seattle 1987-88 Troy Gamble, Spokane 1986-87 West – Dean Cook, Kamloops East – Kenton Rein, Prince Albert 1985-86 Mark Fitzpatrick, Medicine Hat 1984-85 Troy Gamble, Medicine Hat 1983-84 Ken Wregget, Lethbridge 1982-83 Mike Vernon, Calgary 1981-82 Mike Vernon, Calgary 1980-81 Grant Fuhr, Victoria 1979-80 Kevin Eastman, Victoria 1978-79 Rick Knickle, Brandon 1977-78 Bart Hunter, Portland 1976-77 Glen Hanlon, Brandon 1975-76 Carey Walker, New Westminster 1974-75 Bill Oleschuk, Saskatoon 1973-74 Garth Malarchuk, Calgary 1972-73 Ed Humphreys, Saskatoon 1971-72 John Davidson, Calgary 1970-71 Ed Dyck, Calgary 1969-70 Ray Martyniuk, Flin Flon 1968-69 Ray Martyniuk, Flin Flon 1967-68 Chris Worthy, Flin Flon 1966-67 Ken Brown, Moose Jaw |
WHL COACH OF THE YEAR
Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy
The Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy honours the outstanding record and contribution of Dunc McCallum while coaching the Brandon Wheat Kings from 1976-81. McCallum compiled an impressive coaching record over six WHL seasons, with 251 wins, 123 losses and 41 ties.
2023-24 WHL Coach of the Year
Mark Lamb, Prince George Cougars
Coach of the Year Winners:
* Also selected as the CHL Coach of the Year
| 2022-23 Brennan Sonne, Saskatoon 2021-22 James Patrick, Winnipeg 2020-21 Not presented due to COVID-19 2019-20 Brad Lauer, Edmonton 2018-19 Marc Habscheid, Prince Albert 2017-18 Manny Viveiros, Swift Current 2016-17 John Paddock, Regina 2015-16 Dave Lowry, Victoria 2014-15 John Paddock, Regina 2013-14 Dave Lowry, Victoria 2012-13 Ryan McGill, Kootenay 2011-12 Jim Hiller, Tri-City* 2010-11 Don Nachbaur, Spokane 2009-10 Mark Holick, Kootenay 2008-09 Don Hay, Vancouver 2007-08 Don Nachbaur, Tri-City 2006-07 Cory Clouston, Kootenay 2005-06 Will Desjardins, Medicine Hat* 2004-05 Cory Clouston, Kootenay* 2003-04 Kevin Constantine, Everett 2002-03 Marc Habscheid, Kelowna* 2001-02 Bob Lowes, Regina* 2000-01 Brent Sutter, Red Deer* 1999-00 Todd McLellan, Swift Current 1998-99 Don Hay, Tri-City 1997-98 Dean Clark, Calgary* 1996-97 Brent Peterson, Portland 1995-96 Bob Lowes, Brandon* 1994-95 Don Nachbaur, Seattle 1993-94 Lorne Molleken, Saskatoon 1992-93 Marcel Comeau, Tacoma* |
1991-92 Bryan Maxwell, Spokane* 1990-91 Tom Renney, Kamloops 1989-90 Ken Hitchcock, Kamloops* 1988-89 Ron Kennedy, Medicine Hat 1987-88 Marcel Comeau, Saskatoon 1986-87 Ken Hitchcock, Kamloops 1985-86 Terry Simpson, Prince Albert 1984-85 Doug Sauter, Medicine Hat 1983-84 Terry Simpson, Prince Albert 1982-83 Daryl Lubiniecki, Saskatoon 1981-82 Jack Sangster, Seattle 1980-81 Ken Hodge, Portland 1979-80 Doug Sauter, Calgary 1978-79 Dunc McCallum, Brandon 1977-78 Dave King, Billings (Tie) Jack Shupe, Victoria (Tie) 1976-77 Dunc McCallum, Brandon 1975-76 Ernie McLean, New Westminster 1974-75 Pat Ginnell, Victoria 1973-74 Stan Dunn, Swift Current 1972-73 Pat Ginnell, Flin Flon 1971-72 Earl Ingarfield, Regina 1970-71 Pat Ginnell, Flin Flon 1969-70 Pat Ginnell, Flin Flon 1968-69 Scotty Munro, Calgary |
WHL EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy
Lloyd Saunders is being recognized and honoured for his outstanding contribution to sports in general, but more particularly for his continuous support of Junior Hockey in Western Canada.
Saunders is the “Dean” of sportscasters in Western Canada and in his earlier years he covered almost every major sporting event imaginable from the Olympics to the World Series, from the Grey Cup to Memorial Cups and Briers.
He has also been honoured by being selected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
2023-24 WHL Executive of the Year
Mark Lamb, Prince George Cougars
Executive of the Year Winners:
*Also selected as the CHL Executive of the Year
| 2022-23 Bil La Forge, Seattle 2021-22 Matt Cockell, Winnipeg ICE 2020-21 Not presented due to COVID-19 2019-20 Peter Anholt, Lethbridge 2018-19 Curtis Hunt, Prince Albert 2017-18 Garry Davidson, Everett 2016-17 John Paddock, Regina 2015-16 Peter Anholt, Lethbridge 2014-15 Kelly McCrimmon, Brandon 2013-14 Cam Hope, Victoria 2012-13 Bob Green, Edmonton 2011-12 Bob Green, Edmonton 2010-11 Lorne Molleken, Saskatoon 2009-10 Kelly McCrimmon, Brandon 2008-09 Kelly Kisio, Calgary 2007-08 Bob Tory, Tri-City 2006-07 Bob Tory, Tri-City 2005-06 Scott Bonner, Vancouver 2004-05 Jeff Chynoweth, Kootenay 2003-04 Kelly Kisio, Calgary 2002-03 Bruce Hamilton, Kelowna 2001-02 Brad McEwen, Swift Current 2000-01 Brent Sutter, Red Deer |
1999-00 Tim Speltz, Spokane 1998-99 Don Hay, Tri-City 1997-98 Ken Hodge, Portland 1996-97 Todd McLellan, Swift Current 1995-96 Tim Speltz, Spokane 1994-95 Kelly McCrimmon, Brandon* 1993-94 Bob Brown, Kamloops* 1992-93 Bruce Hamilton, Tacoma 1991-92 Daryl Lubiniecki, Saskatoon 1990-91 Bob Brown, Kamloops 1989-90 Russ Farwell, Seattle* 1988-89 Dennis Beyak, Saskatoon 1987-88 Jim Loria, Spokane |
WHL SCHOLASTIC TEAM OF THE YEAR
Jim Donlevy Memorial Trophy
The WHL Scholastic Team of the Year Award was renamed in honour of Jim Donlevy, long-time WHL Director, Education Services, who passed away in August 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.
The 2022-23 season marks the third occasion on which the Jim Donlevy Memorial Trophy will be presented to a WHL Club since its dedication.
2023-24 WHL Scholastic Team of the Year
Red Deer Rebels
WHL Scholastic Team of the Year Winners:
| 2022-23 Portland Winterhawks 2021-22 Brandon Wheat Kings 2020-21 Not presented due to COVID-19 2019-20 Kamloops Blazers 2018-19 Portland Winterhawks 2017-18 Saskatoon Blades 2016-17 Victoria Royals 2015-16 Spokane Chiefs 2014-15 Kamloops Blazers 2013-14 Calgary Hitmen 2012-13 Portland Winterhawks 2011-12 Edmonton Oil Kings 2010-11 Swift Current Broncos 2009-10 Tri-City Americans 2008-09 Prince Albert Raiders 2007-08 Chilliwack Bruins 2006-07 Kamloops Blazers 2005-06 Kootenay ICE 2004-05 Vancouver Giants 2003-04 Portland Winter Hawks 2002-03 Prince Albert Raiders 2001-02 Portland Winter Hawks 2000-01 Portland Winter Hawks / Prince Albert Raiders 1999-00 Portland Winter Hawks |
WHL REGULAR-SEASON CHAMPION
Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy
The WHL Regular Season Points Champion will continue to receive the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy. Along with Bill Hunter, Munro was one of the original founders of the WHL. He also served as General Manager of the Estevan Bruins and both General Manager and Coach of the Calgary Centennials.
2022-23 Regular Season Champion – Saskatoon Blades
Regular Season Champions:
| 2022-23 Winnipeg ICE 2021-22 Winnipeg ICE 2020-21 Not presented due to COVID-19 2019-20 Portland Winterhawks 2018-19 Prince Albert Raiders 2017-18 Moose Jaw Warriors 2016-17 Regina Pats 2015-16 Victoria Royals 2014-15 Brandon Wheat Kings 2013-14 Kelowna Rockets 2012-13 Portland Winterhawks 2011-12 Edmonton Oil Kings 2010-11 Saskatoon Blades 2009-10 Calgary Hitmen 2008-09 Calgary Hitmen 2007-08 Tri-City Americans 2006-07 Everett Silvertips 2005-06 Medicine Hat Tigers 2004-05 Kootenay ICE 2003-04 Kelowna Rockets 2002-03 Kelowna Rockets 2001-02 Red Deer Rebels 2000-01 Red Deer Rebels 1999-00 Calgary Hitmen 1998-99 Calgary Hitmen 1997-98 Portland Winter Hawks 1996-97 Lethbridge Hurricanes 1995-96 Brandon Wheat Kings 1994-95 Kamloops Blazers 1993-94 Kamloops Blazers 1992-93 Swift Current Broncos 1991-92 Kamloops Blazers |
1990-91 Kamloops Blazers 1989-90 Kamloops Blazers 1988-89 Swift Current Broncos 1987-88 Saskatoon Blades 1986-87 Kamloops Blazers 1985-86 Medicine Hat Tigers 1984-85 Prince Albert Raiders 1983-84 Kamloops Junior Oilers 1982-83 Saskatoon Blades 1981-82 Lethbridge Broncos 1980-81 Victoria Cougars 1979-80 Portland Winter Hawks 1978-79 Brandon Wheat Kings 1977-78 Brandon Wheat Kings 1976-77 Brandon Wheat Kings 1975-76 New Westminster Bruins 1974-75 Victoria Cougars 1973-74 Regina Pats 1972-73 Saskatoon Blades 1971-72 Calgary Centennials 1970-71 Edmonton Oil Kings 1969-70 Flin Flon Bombers 1968-69 Flin Flon Bombers 1967-68 Flin Flon Bombers 1966-67 Edmonton Oil Kings |
WHL HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy
The Humanitarian of the Year recognizes the work players do to help and enhance the community they play in. In May of 2001, the Humanitarian of the Year Trophy was named in honour of former Regina Pat, Doug Wickenheiser for both his contribution on and off the ice.
2023-24 WHL Humanitarian of the Year
Ty Hurley, Kelowna Rockets
Humanitarian Award Winners:
* Also selected as the CHL Humanitarian of the Year
| 2022-23 Logan Stankoven, Kamloops 2021-22 Luke Prokop, Edmonton* 2020-21 Not presented due to COVID-19 2019-20 Riley Fiddler-Schultz, Calgary 2018-19 Will Warm, Edmonton 2017-18 Ty Ronning, Vancouver 2016-17 Tyler Wong, Lethbridge* 2015-16 Tyler Wong, Lethbridge 2014-15 Taylor Vickerman, Tri-City 2013-14 Sam Fioretti, Moose Jaw 2012-13 Cody Sylvester, Calgary 2011-12 Taylor Vause, Swift Current 2010-11 Spencer Edwards, Moose Jaw* 2009-10 Matt Fraser, Kootenay 2008-09 Taylor Procyshen, Tri-City 2007-08 Ashton Hewson, Prince Albert 2006-07 Kyle Moir, Swift Current* 2005-06 Wacey Rabbit, Saskatoon 2004-05 Colin Fraser, Red Deer* 2003-04 Braydon Coburn, Portland 2002-03 Ryan Craig, Brandon* 2001-02 Brandin Cote, Spokane* 2000-01 Jim Vandermeer, Red Deer* 1999-00 Chris Nielsen, Calgary 1998-99 Andrew Ference, Portland 1997-98 Jesse Wallin, Red Deer 1996-97 Jesse Wallin, Red Deer* 1995-96 Darryl Laplante, Moose Jaw 1994-95 Grady Mason, Moose Jaw 1993-94 Jason Widmer, Lethbridge 1992-93 Jamie Pushor, Lethbridge |
WHL TOP OFFICIAL
Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy
Al Paradice is being recognized for his many years of service to the Western Hockey League. After many years as a referee in the WHL, including officiating in the 1977 Memorial Cup in Vancouver, Paradice stepped into the position of West Division Supervisor of Officials. The top on-ice official, as voted on annually by the coaches and General Managers of the WHL teams, receives the Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy.
2023-24 WHL Top Official
Jeff Ingram
Top Official Winners:
| 2022-23 Chris Crich 2021-22 Chris Crich 2020-21 Not presented due to COVID-19 2019-20 Jeff Ingram 2018-19 Brett Iverson 2017-18 Brett Iverson 2016-17 Brett Iverson 2015-16 Chris Schlenker 2014-15 Reagan Vetter 2013-14 Nathan Wieler 2012-13 Nathan Wieler 2011-12 Pat Smith 2010-11 Matt Kirk 2009-10 Chris Savage 2008-09 Chris Savage 2007-08 Andy Thiessen 2006-07 Andy Thiessen 2005-06 Kyle Rehman 2004-05 Rob Matsuoka 2003-04 Rob Matsuoka 2002-03 Steve Kozari 2001-02 Kevin Acheson 2000-01 Kevin Acheson 1999-00 Mike Hasenfratz 1998-99 Kelly Sutherland 1997-98 Brad Meier 1996-97 Tom Kowal 1995-96 Lonnie Cameron 1994-95 Tom Kowal |
WHL BUSINESS AWARD
2023-24 WHL Business Award Winner
Edmonton Oil Kings
WHL Business Award Winners:
| 2022-23 Spokane Chiefs 2021-22 Everett Silvertips 2020-21 Not presented due to COVID-19 2019-20 Lethbridge Hurricanes 2018-19 Everett Silvertips 2017-18 Edmonton Oil Kings 2016-17 Regina Pats 2015-16 Victoria Royals 2014-15 Kelowna Rockets 2013-14 Seattle Thunderbirds 2012-13 Kamloops Blazers 2011-12 Corey Nyhagen, Moose Jaw 2010-11 Mike Moore, Calgary 2009-10 Zoran Rajcic, Everett 2008-09 Mike Bortolussi, Medicine Hat 2007-08 Kip Reghenas, Calgary 2006-07 Bruce Vance, Prince Albert 2005-06 Dave Andjelic, Medicine Hat 2004-05 Roger Lemire, Vancouver 2003-04 Mark Stiles, Calgary 2002-03 Anne-Marie Hamilton, Kelowna & Reid Pedersen, Regina 2001-02 Greg McConkey, Red Deer 2000-01 Mark Miles, Spokane 1999-00 Mike Jenkins, Prince Albert 1998-99 Scott Clark, Regina 1997-98 Dane MacKinnon, Prince George 1996-97 Pat Garritty, Red Deer 1995-96 Dave Pier, Spokane 1994-95 Herm Hordal, Saskatoon 1993-94 Mark Miller, Portland 1992-93 Rick Dillabough, Brandon 1991-92 Mark Dennis, Tacoma 1990-91 Bill Lee, Seattle 1989-90 Jeff Chynoweth, Lethbridge |
WHL PLUS-MINUS AWARD
2023-24 WHL Plus-Minus Award – Zac Funk, Prince George Cougars (+56)
Plus-Minus Award Winners:
* Also selected as the CHL Plus-Minus Award Winner
| 2022-23 Jeremy Hanzel, Seattle 2021-22 Nolan Orzeck, Winnipeg (+62) 2020-21 Jake Neighbours, Edmonton (+29) 2019-20 Noah King, Spokane (+60) 2018-19 Brayden Pachal, Prince Albert (+76) 2017-18 Glenn Gawdin, Swift Current (+61) 2016-17 Sergey Zborovskiy, Regina (+72) 2015-16 Ivan Provorov, Brandon (+64) 2014-15 Oliver Bjorkstrand, Portland (+60) 2013-14 Cole Martin, Kelowna (+61) 2012-13 Nicolas Petan, Portland (+68) 2011-12 Mark Stone, Brandon Brendan Shinnimin, Tri-City Zachary Yuen, Tri-City (+45) (Tie) 2010-11 Stefan Elliott, Saskatoon (+62) 2009-10 Colby Robak, Brandon (+56) 2008-09 Paul Postma, Calgary (+67) 2007-08 Greg Scott, Seattle (+40) 2006-07 Jonathon Blum, Vancouver (+37) 2005-06 Paul Albers, Vancouver (+38) 2004-05 James Cherewyk, Kootenay (+39) 2003-04 Andrew Ladd, Calgary (+39) 2002-03 Matthew Spiller, Seattle (+50) 2001-02 Matt Hubbauer, Regina (+37) 2000-01 Jim Vandermeer, Red Deer (+49) 1999-00 Kenton Smith, Calgary (+65) 1998-99 Pavel Brendl, Calgary (+68) 1997-98 Andrew Ference, Portland (+75)* |
1996-97 Peter Schaefer, Brandon (+57) 1995-96 Hugh Hamilton, Spokane (+59) 1994-95 Darren Ritchie, Brandon (+64)* 1993-94 Mark Wotton, Saskatoon (+66)* 1992-93 Mark Wotton, Saskatoon (+47) 1991-92 Dean McAmmond, Prince Albert (+56)* 1990-91 Frank Evans, Spokane (+72) 1989-90 Len Barrie, Kamloops (+87)* 1988-89 Darren Stolk, Medicine Hat (+40) 1987-88 Mark Recchi, Kamloops (+77) 1986-87 Rob Brown, Kamloops (+55)* |
WHL PLAYOFFS MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD
2023-24 WHL Playoffs Most Valuable Player – Denton Mateychuk, Moose Jaw Warriors
WHL Playoffs MVP Winners:
| 2023 Thomas Milic, Seattle 2022 Kaiden Guhle, Edmonton 2019 Ian Scott, Prince Albert 2018 Glenn Gawdin, Swift Current 2017 Mathew Barzal, Seattle 2016 Nolan Patrick, Brandon 2015 Leon Draisaitl, Kelowna 2014 Griffin Reinhart, Edmonton 2013 Ty Rattie, Portland 2012 Laurent Brossoit, Edmonton 2011 Nathan Lieuwen, Kootenay 2010 Martin Jones, Calgary 2009 Tyler Myers, Kelowna 2008 Tyler Johnson, Spokane 2007 Matt Keetley, Medicine Hat 2006 Gilbert Brule, Vancouver 2005 Shea Weber, Kelowna 2004 Kevin Nastiuk, Medicine Hat 2003 Jesse Schultz, Kelowna 2002 Duncan Milroy, Kootenay 2001 Shane Bendera, Red Deer 2000 Dan Blackburn, Kootenay 1999 Brad Moran, Calgary 1998 Brent Belecki, Portland 1997 Blaine Russell, Lethbridge 1996 Bobby Brown, Brandon 1995 Nolan Baumgartner, Kamloops 1994 Steve Passmore, Kamloops 1993 Andrew Schneider, Swift Current 1992 Jarrett Deuling, Kamloops |
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