1996-97 WHL season - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The 1996–97 WHL season was the 31st season

Season (sports)

In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...

for the Western Hockey League

Western Hockey League

The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...

. Eighteen teams completed a 72 game season. The Lethbridge Hurricanes

Lethbridge Hurricanes

The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...

won the President's Cup

President's Cup (WHL)

The Ed Chynoweth Cup is an ice hockey club championship trophy awarded to the playoff champion of the Western Hockey League . Originally called the President's Cup when the league was founded in 1966, the trophy was renamed in 2007 to honour Ed Chynoweth's long service to junior hockey in Canada...

League notes

The Edmonton Ice
Edmonton Ice
The Edmonton Ice were a junior ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta that played two seasons in the Western Hockey League.Despite the long held belief that Major-Junior hockey could not compete against the NHL, the WHL expanded to Calgary in 1995, and to Edmonton in 1996...

joined the WHL as it's 18th franchise, playing out of the Central division.
The Swift Current Broncos
Swift Current Broncos
The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos...

moved to the East division.

Final standings

East Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
x Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...	72	47	24	1	95	339	208
x Swift Current Broncos Swift Current Broncos The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos...	72	44	23	5	93	336	243
x Regina Pats Regina Pats The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:...	72	42	27	3	87	326	259
x Moose Jaw Warriors Moose Jaw Warriors The Moose Jaw Warriors are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League which are based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The team plays its home games at Mosaic Place. The franchise moved to Moose Jaw from Winnipeg after the 1983–84 season, where they had previously been named the...	72	36	29	7	79	278	240
x Prince Albert Raiders Prince Albert Raiders The Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert...	72	29	34	9	67	235	262
Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:...	72	18	48	6	42	227	344

Central Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
x Lethbridge Hurricanes Lethbridge Hurricanes The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...	72	47	22	3	97	342	248
x Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium....	72	43	26	3	89	317	297
x Medicine Hat Tigers Medicine Hat Tigers The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena....	72	39	32	1	79	270	278
Calgary Hitmen Calgary Hitmen The Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner...	72	15	53	4	34	199	360
Edmonton Ice Edmonton Ice The Edmonton Ice were a junior ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta that played two seasons in the Western Hockey League.Despite the long held belief that Major-Junior hockey could not compete against the NHL, the WHL expanded to Calgary in 1995, and to Edmonton in 1996...	72	14	56	2	30	231	395

West Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
x Portland Winter Hawks Portland Winter Hawks The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the...	72	46	21	5	97	300	196
x Seattle Thunderbirds Seattle Thunderbirds The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team based in Kent, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. They are part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, and play in the ShoWare Center...	72	41	27	4	86	311	249
x Spokane Chiefs Spokane Chiefs The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the...	72	35	33	4	74	260	235
x Kelowna Rockets Kelowna Rockets The Kelowna Rockets are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Rockets play in the Western Hockey League , out of the Canadian Hockey League . They play their home games at Prospera Place....	72	35	35	2	72	298	314
x Kamloops Blazers Kamloops Blazers The Kamloops Blazers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. They play their home games at Interior Savings Centre.-History:...	72	28	37	7	63	256	285
x Prince George Cougars Prince George Cougars The Prince George Cougars are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The team is based in Prince George, British Columbia, and plays its home games at the CN Centre...	72	28	39	5	61	238	287
Tri-City Americans Tri-City Americans The Tri-City Americans are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League, based in Kennewick, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center...	72	22	43	7	51	225	288

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes

Player	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
Todd Robinson	Portland Winter Hawks Portland Winter Hawks The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the...	71	38	96	134	53
Byron Ritchie Byron Ritchie Byron Ritchie is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward playing for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien.-Playing career:...	Lethbridge Hurricanes Lethbridge Hurricanes The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...	63	50	76	126	86
Patrick Marleau Patrick Marleau Patrick Denis Marleau is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He serves as the alternate captain for the Sharks during home games...	Seattle Thunderbirds Seattle Thunderbirds The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team based in Kent, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. They are part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, and play in the ShoWare Center...	71	51	74	125	22
Peter Schaefer	Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...	61	49	74	123	66
B.J. Young	Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium....	63	58	56	114	72
Josh St. Louis	Swift Current Broncos Swift Current Broncos The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos...	65	57	51	108	20
Brett McLean Brett McLean Brett McLean is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing within the Chicago Blackhawks organization of the National Hockey League...	Kelowna Rockets Kelowna Rockets The Kelowna Rockets are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Rockets play in the Western Hockey League , out of the Canadian Hockey League . They play their home games at Prospera Place....	72	44	60	104	89
Kelly Smart	Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...	69	39	60	99	8
Josh Holden Josh Holden Joshua Derek Adam Holden is a professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft...	Regina Pats Regina Pats The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:...	58	49	49	98	111
Greg Schmidt	Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium....	66	45	53	98	97

Goaltending leaders

Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties ; GA = Goals against; SO = Total shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Player	Team	GP	Min	W	L	T	GA	SO	SV%	GAA
Brian Elder	Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...	52	2930	32	15	0	132	2	.906	2.70
Brent Belecki Brent Belecki Brent Belecki is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the Western Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League, Central Hockey League, United Hockey League, and American Hockey League....	Portland Winter Hawks Portland Winter Hawks The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the...	27	1568	17	7	1	71	1	.909	2.72
Chris Wickenheiser	Red Deer Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium.... /Portland Portland Winter Hawks The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the...	41	2428	24	14	3	110	3	.913	2.72
David Haun	Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...	27	1442	15	9	1	72	1	.898	3.00
Donavon Nunweiler	Moose Jaw Warriors Moose Jaw Warriors The Moose Jaw Warriors are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League which are based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The team plays its home games at Mosaic Place. The franchise moved to Moose Jaw from Winnipeg after the 1983–84 season, where they had previously been named the...	56	3278	27	21	5	166	6	.907	3.04

Conference Quarterfinals

Top eight teams in the Eastern Conference (East and Central divisions) qualified for playoffs
Top six teams in the Western Conference (division) qualified for the playoffs

Eastern Conference

Lethbridge vs. Prince Albert
Date	Away	Home
March 19	Prince Albert 2	4 Lethbridge
March 21	Prince Albert 1	2 Lethbridge
March 23	Lethbridge 5	4 Prince Albert
March 24	Lethbridge 5	4 Prince Albert
*Lethbridge wins series 4–0*

Swift Current vs. Medicine Hat
Date	Away	Home
March 18	Medicine Hat 1	8 Swift Current
March 20	Swift Current 5	1 Medicine Hat
March 22	Medicine Hat 1	5 Swift Current
March 23	Swift Current 4	2 Medicine Hat
*Swift Current wins series 4–0*

Brandon vs. Moose Jaw
Date	Away	Home
March 20	Moose Jaw 4	2 Brandon
March 21	Moose Jaw 4	3 Brandon
March 23	Brandon 5	4 Moose Jaw
March 24	Brandon 3	2 Moose Jaw
March 26	Moose Jaw 3	2 Brandon	OT
March 28	Brandon 2	3 Moose Jaw	OT
*Moose Jaw wins series 4–2*

Red Deer vs. Regina
Date	Away	Home
March 20	Regina 4	6 Red Deer
March 21	Regina 4	5 Red Deer	OT
March 23	Red Deer 6	2 Regina
March 24	Red Deer 1	5 Regina
March 26	Regina 1	5 Red Deer
*Red Deer wins series 4–1*

Western Conference

Portland vs. Prince George
Date	Away	Home
March 21	Prince George 2	5 Portland
March 22	Prince George 5	3 Portland
March 25	Portland 0	4 Prince George
March 26	Portland 2	4 Prince George
March 29	Prince George 1	2 Portland
March 31	Portland 2	3 Prince George
*Prince George wins series 4–2*

Spokane vs. Kelowna
Date	Away	Home
March 21	Spokane 5	3 Kelowna
March 22	Spokane 5	3 Kelowna
March 26	Kelowna 5	2 Spokane
March 28	Kelowna 0	4 Spokane
March 29	Kelowna 6	3 Spokane
March 31	Spokane 5	2 Kelowna
*Spokane wins series 4–2*

Seattle vs. Kamloops
Date	Away	Home
March 21	Kamloops 2	5 Seattle
March 23	Kamloops 3	7 Seattle
March 25	Seattle 4	1 Kamloops
March 27	Seattle 2	3 Kamloops
March 29	Kamloops 4	5 Seattle
*Seattle wins series 4–1*

Conference semifinals

Eastern Conference

Lethbridge vs. Moose Jaw
Date	Away	Home
March 31	Moose Jaw 2	3 Lethbridge	OT
April 1	Moose Jaw 5	4 Lethbridge	OT
April 3	Lethbridge 5	3 Moose Jaw
April 4	Lethbridge 4	5 Moose Jaw
April 6	Moose Jaw 1	5 Lethbridge
April 8	Lethbridge 5	4 Moose Jaw
*Lethbridge wins series 4–2*

Swift Current vs. Red Deer
Date	Away	Home
March 31	Red Deer 5	2 Swift Current
April 1	Red Deer 5	3 Swift Current
April 3	Swift Current 2	4 Red Deer
April 4	Swift Current 3	2 Red Deer	OT
April 6	Red Deer 2	11 Swift Current
April 8	Swift Current 2	6 Red Deer
*Red Deer wins series 4–2*

Western Conference

Spokane vs. Prince George
Date	Away	Home
April 4	Prince George 5	4 Spokane	OT
April 5	Prince George 4	2 Spokane
April 7	Spokane 1	2 Prince George
*Prince George wins series 3–0*

Seattle earns bye

Conference finals

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Lethbridge vs. Red Deer
Date	Away	Home
April 12	Red Deer 2	3 Lethbridge	OT
April 13	Red Deer 7	4 Lethbridge
April 15	Lethbridge 5	3 Red Deer
April 16	Lethbridge 6	4 Red Deer
April 18	Red Deer 2	5 Lethbridge
*Lethbridge wins series 4–1*

Seattle vs. Prince George
Date	Away	Home
April 10	Prince George 3	2 Seattle	2OT
April 11	Prince George 1	4 Seattle
April 14	Seattle 5	2 Prince George
April 15	Seattle 3	4 Prince George
April 18	Prince George 1	4 Seattle
April 20	Seattle 6	1 Prince George
*Seattle wins series 4–2*

WHL Championship

{| cellspacing="10"
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| valign="top" |
{| class="wikitable"
! bgcolor="#DDDDDD" colspan="4" | Lethbridge vs. Seattle
|-
! Date !! Away !! Home
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| April 25 || align="right" | Seattle 2 || 7 Lethbridge
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| April 26 || align="right" | Seattle 1 || 4 Lethbridge
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| April 29 || align="right" | Lethbridge 3 || 1 Seattle
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| April 30 || align="right" | Lethbridge 5 || 1 Seattle
|- align="center"
| colspan="4" | Lethbridge wins series 4–0
|}

All-Star game

On January 22, the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 7–5 at Spokane, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...

before a WHL record crowd of 10,455.

WHL awards

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|Player of the Year - Four Broncos Memorial Trophy

Four Broncos Memorial Trophy

The Four Broncos Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the Western Hockey League's Player of the Year.The trophy is named in honour of four members of the Swift Current Broncos who were killed on December 30, 1986 in the Swift Current Broncos bus crash, an accident that occurred when the team bus...

: Peter Schaefer, Brandon Wheat Kings

Brandon Wheat Kings

The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...

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|Scholastic Player of the Year - Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy

Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy

The Daryl K. Seaman Trophy is presented annually to the top scholastic player in the Western Hockey League. It is named for Daryl K. Seaman, a native of Calgary who worked for years to promote the cause of higher education in junior hockey....

: Stefan Cherneski

Stefan Cherneski

Stefan Cherneski is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. He suffered a fractured right patella on November 13, 1998, and was forced to retire due to the injury on January 2, 2001...

, Brandon Wheat Kings

Brandon Wheat Kings

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|Top Scorer - Bob Clarke Trophy

Bob Clarke Trophy

The Bob Clarke Trophy is awarded annually to the top scorer in the Western Hockey League.It is named after National Hockey League Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke who was one of the WHL's early stars...

: Todd Robinson, Portland Winter Hawks

Portland Winter Hawks

The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the...

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|Most Sportsmanlike Player - Brad Hornung Trophy

Brad Hornung Trophy

The Brad Hornung Trophy is awarded annually to the most sportsmanlike player of the Western Hockey League.It is named after former Regina Pats player Brad Hornung who was paralyzed during a game on March 1, 1987.-List of winners:...

: Kelly Smart, Brandon Wheat Kings

Brandon Wheat Kings

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|Top Defenseman - Bill Hunter Trophy: Chris Phillips

Chris Phillips

Chris Phillips is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League . He has been a member of the Ottawa Senators for his entire career, which began with the 1997–98 season. He also serves as their alternate captain and is regarded...

, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Lethbridge Hurricanes

The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...

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|Rookie of the Year - Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy

Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy

The Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the top rookie in the Western Hockey League.The award is named after Jim Piggott who was the founder of the WHL's Saskatoon Blades, as well as one of the first presidents of the league.- Winners :...

: Donavon Nunweiler, Moose Jaw Warriors

Moose Jaw Warriors

The Moose Jaw Warriors are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League which are based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The team plays its home games at Mosaic Place. The franchise moved to Moose Jaw from Winnipeg after the 1983–84 season, where they had previously been named the...

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|Top Goaltender - Del Wilson Trophy

Del Wilson Trophy

The Del Wilson Trophy is awarded to the top goaltender of the Western Hockey League.The award is named after Del Wilson, who was the general manager of the Regina Pats when they won the Memorial Cup in 1974.- Winners :...

: Brian Boucher

Brian Boucher

Brian "Boosh" Boucher is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...

, Tri-City Americans

Tri-City Americans

The Tri-City Americans are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League, based in Kennewick, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center...

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|Coach of the Year - Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy

Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy

The Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the Coach of the Year in the Western Hockey League. It was named in honour of Dunc McCallum, who coached the Brandon Wheat Kings from 1976–81, compiling a 251–123–41 record during that time, winning the WHL Championship in 1979.-List of...

: Brent Peterson

Brent Peterson

Brent Ronald Peterson is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 11 seasons in the National Hockey League with four clubs, primarily as a low-scoring checker with a reputation as a strong defensive forward...

, Portland Winter Hawks

Portland Winter Hawks

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|Executive of the Year - Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy

Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy

The Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the top executive in the Western Hockey League. It is named for former broadcaster Lloyd Saunders.-Winners:-See also:*OHL Executive of the Year...

: Todd McLellan

Todd McLellan

Todd McLellan is a Canadian former ice hockey player and current head coach of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.- Playing career :...

, Swift Current Broncos

Swift Current Broncos

The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos...

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|Regular season Champions - Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy

Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy

The Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the regular season champion of the Western Hockey League.It is named after one of the league's founders, Scotty Munro...

: Lethbridge Hurricanes

Lethbridge Hurricanes

The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...

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|Top Official - Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy

Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy

The Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Western Hockey League to its top on-ice official as voted by the league's coaches and general managers....

: Tom Kowal

Tom Kowal

Tom Kowal , is a National Hockey League referee since the 1999–2000 NHL season, who wears uniform number 32. He is noted for his inconsistency in two games regarding the verification of scored goals...

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|Marketing/Public Relations Award - St. Clair Group Trophy

St. Clair Group Trophy

The St. Clair Group Trophy is awarded annually by the Western Hockey League to its top public relations and marketing personnel. It has been handed out since 1989–90.-List of winners:...

: Pat Garrity, Red Deer Rebels

Red Deer Rebels

The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium....

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|Humanitarian of the Year

WHL Humanitarian of the Year Award

The Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the Western Hockey League humanitarian of the year. The winner is the player who best shows a commitment to his community and to humanitarian values....

- Jesse Wallin

Jesse Wallin

Jesse Wallin , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in 49 career National Hockey League games for the Detroit Red Wings. He is currently the head coach of the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL.-Minor league hockey:Wallin started turning heads in the WHL while playing for the...

, Red Deer Rebels

Red Deer Rebels

The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium....

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|WHL Plus-Minus Award

WHL Plus-Minus Award

The Plus-Minus Award is given annually to the player who finishes with the top plus/minus in the Western Hockey League. It has been awarded since 1987.-List of winners:...

: Peter Schaefer, Brandon Wheat Kings

Brandon Wheat Kings

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|Playoff Most Valuable Player - airBC Trophy: Blaine Russell, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Lethbridge Hurricanes

The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...