1999-2000 WHL season
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The 1999–2000 WHL season was the 34th 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 Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-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 WHL followed the NHL's lead and adopted the "regulation tie" format that saw a team losing in overtime earn a point.
  • Overtime was to be played 4 on 4.

Final standings

East Division GP W L T OTL Pts GF GA
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 47 18 4 3 101 257 170
x 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 34 27 8 3 79 216 223
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 32 29 6 5 75 234 255
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 26 33 6 7 65 221 257
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 25 34 9 4 63 221 259
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 25 38 4 5 59 212 260

Central Division GP W L T OTL Pts GF GA
x 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 58 10 2 2 120 313 182
x Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:...

72 44 17 11 3 102 275 200
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 32 31 9 0 73 227 229
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 25 38 4 5 59 220 250
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 21 39 6 6 54 222 295

West Division GP W L T OTL Pts GF GA
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 47 19 4 2 100 272 191
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 43 20 4 2 95 279 228
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 34 26 8 4 80 250 221
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 36 30 5 1 78 244 228
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 25 40 4 3 57 193 228
x 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 24 39 7 2 57 231 288
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 16 49 7 0 39 173 296

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes
Player Team GP G A Pts PIM
Brad Moran  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 48 72 120 84
Pavel Brendl
Pavel Brendl
Pavel Brendl is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk of the KHL.-Playing career:...

 
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...

 
61 59 52 111 91
Radek Duda
Radek Duda
Radek Duda is a Czech professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Calgary Flames in the 7th round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. played in the WHL with the Regina Pats...

 
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:...

 
69 42 64 106 190
Layne Ulmer
Layne Ulmer
Layne Ulmer is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing centre for HC Asiago in the Serie A .-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...

 
71 50 54 104 66
Justin Mapletoft
Justin Mapletoft
Justin Mapletoft is a Canadian ice hockey centre. He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft as their fifth-round pick, number 130 overall....

 
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 39 57 96 135
Tim Smith
Tim Smith (ice hockey)
Tim Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward with High1 of the Asia League Ice Hockey.-Playing career:Smith played major junior in the WHL for four seasons with the Spokane Chiefs and Swift Current Broncos...

 
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...

 
71 26 70 96 61
Trent Hunter
Trent Hunter
Trent Hunter is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings. He has previously played with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. On September 14, 2011 it was announced that Hunter would sign a professional tryout contract with the...

 
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...

 
67 46 49 95 47
Mike G. Green  Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:...

 
69 43 49 92 63
Zdenek Blatny
Zdenek Blatny
Zdeněk Blatný is a Czech professional ice hockey left wing. He was drafted in the third round, 68th overall, by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft...

 
Seattle
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...

/Kootenay
Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:...

 
68 47 44 91 131
Jeremy Reich
Jeremy Reich
Jeremy Reich is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for ERC Ingolstadt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga...

 
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 33 58 91 167

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
Bryce Wandler 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...

56 3257 37 15 2 112 6 .919 2.06
Brent Krahn
Brent Krahn
Brent Krahn is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted ninth overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft and is currently a member of the Dallas Stars organization of the NHL....

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...

39 2316 33 6 0 92 4 .912 2.38
Dan Blackburn
Dan Blackburn
Daniel Blackburn is a retired Canadian professional hockey goaltender. He played 63 regular-season games for the New York Rangers, going 20–32–11 with 1 shutout.-Minor league career:...

Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:...

51 3004 34 8 7 126 3 .912 2.52
Tyler MacKay Saskatoon
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:...

/Spokane
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...

42 2357 25 11 2 109 2 .883 2.77
Cam Ondrik Medicine Hat
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....

/Saskatoon
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:...

58 3381 30 24 4 159 4 .908 2.82

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

Calgary vs. Moose Jaw
Date Away Home
March 29 Moose Jaw 4 5 Calgary OT
March 30 Moose Jae 3 6 Calgary
April 1 Calgary 4 2 Moose Jaw
April 2 Calgary 8 2 Moose Jaw
Calgary wins series 4–0
Kootenay vs. Red Deer
Date Away Home
March 30 Red Deer 4 7 Kootenay
March 31 Red Deer 0 8 Kootenay
April 2 Kootenay 7 4 Red Deer
April 3 Kootenay 2 1 Red Deer OT
Kootenay wins series 4–0
Swift Current vs. Prince Albert
Date Away Home
March 30 Prince Albert 3 2 Swift Current
March 31 Prince Albert 2 6 Swift Current
April 2 Swift Current 4 2 Prince Albert
April 3 Swift Current 2 5 Prince Albert
April 5 Prince Albert 3 6 Swift Current
April 7 Swift Current 4 3 Prince Albert
Swift Current wins series 4–2
Saskatoon vs. Regina
Date Away Home
March 29 Regina 6 4 Saskatoon
March 31 Saskatoon 1 6 Regina
April 1 Regina 0 3 Saskatoon
April 3 Saskatoon 6 3 Regina
April 5 Regina 0 4 Saskatoon
April 7 Saskatoon 2 7 Regina
April 8 Regina 1 5 Saskatoon
Saskatoon wins series 4–3

Western Conference

Spokane vs. Tri-City
Date Away Home
March 29 Tri-City 1 8 Spokane
March 31 Spokane 6 2 Tri-City
April 1 Spokane 3 2 Tri-City
April 5 Tri-City 0 2 Spokane
Spokane wins series 4–0
Seattle vs. Kamloops
Date Away Home
April 1 Kamloops 2 5 Seattle
April 2 Kamloops 2 7 Seattle
April 4 Seattle 3 2 Kamloops
April 5 Seattle 5 2 Kamloops
Seattle wins series 4–0
Prince George vs. Kelowna
Date Away Home
March 31 Kelowna 4 2 Prince George
April 1 Kelowna 0 4 Prince George
April 4 Prince George 4 1 Kelowna
April 5 Prince George 4 2 Kelowna
April 7 Kelowna 3 4 Prince George OT
Prince George wins series 4–1

Conference semifinals

Eastern Conference
Calgary vs. Saskatoon
Date Away Home
April 10 Saskatoon 0 7 Calgary
April 11 Saskatoon 2 6 Calgary
April 13 Calgary 6 2 Saskatoon
April 14 Calgary 4 2 Saskatoon
Calgary wins series 4–0
Kootenay vs. Swift Current
Date Away Home
April 10 Swift Current 2 1 Kootenay
April 11 Swift Current 2 6 Kootenay
April 13 Kootenay 1 2 Swift Current
April 14 Kootenay 4 2 Swift Current
April 16 Swift Current 1 6 Kootenay
April 18 Kootenay 3 1 Swift Current
Kootenay wins series 4–2

Western Conference
Prince George vs. Seattle
Date Away Home
April 13 Seattle 2 5 Prince George
April 14 Seattle 0 7 Prince George
April 16 Prince George 4 2 Seattle
Prince George wins series 3–0
Spokane earns bye

Conference finals

Eastern Conference Western Conference
Calgary vs. Kootenay
Date Away Home
April 21 Kootenay 2 3 Calgary
April 22 Kootenay 3 2 Calgary
April 25 Calgary 2 3 Kootenay
April 26 Calgary 2 3 Kootenay
April 29 Kootenay 6 5 Calgary OT
Kootenay wins series 4–1
Prince George vs. Spokane
Date Away Home
April 23 Prince George 4 5 Spokane
April 24 Prince George 3 4 Spokane
April 25 Spokane 0 3 Prince George
April 28 Spokane 4 3 Prince George OT
April 29 Spokane 4 2 Prince George
Spokane wins series 4–1

WHL Championship

{| cellspacing="10"
|-
| valign="top" |
{| class="wikitable"
! bgcolor="#DDDDDD" colspan="4" | Kootenay vs. Spokane
|-
! Date !! Away !! Home
|-
| May 5 || align="right" | Spokane 3 || 2 Kootenay
|-
| May 6 || align="right" | Spokane 3 || 2 Kootenay
|-
| May 9 || align="right" | Kootenay 3 || 2 Spokane
|-
| May 10 || align="right" | Kootenay 4 || 1 Spokane
|-
| May 12 || align="right" | Spokane 1 || 2 Kootenay
|-
| May 13 || align="right" | Kootenay 1 || 0 Spokane
|- align="center"
| colspan="4" | Kootenay wins series 4–2
|}

All-Star game

On January 19, the Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 10–9 at Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley, in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. Its name derives from a Okanagan language term for "grizzly bear"...

 before a crowd of 5,420.

WHL awards

{| cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"
|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...

: Brad Moran
Brad Moran (hockey)
Brad Moran is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Elitserien .- Playing career :...

, 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...


|-
|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....

: Chris Nielson, 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...


|-
|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...

: Brad Moran
Brad Moran (hockey)
Brad Moran is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Elitserien .- Playing career :...

, 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...


|-
|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:...

: Trent Hunter
Trent Hunter
Trent Hunter is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings. He has previously played with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. On September 14, 2011 it was announced that Hunter would sign a professional tryout contract with the...

, 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...


|-
|Top Defenseman - Bill Hunter Trophy: Micki Dupont
Micki DuPont
Micki DuPont is a professional ice hockey player for the Kloten Flyers in the Swiss National League A.-Playing career:Normally playing as a defenceman, DuPont was drafted 270th overall in the ninth round by the Calgary Flames in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft...

, 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:...


|-
|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 :...

: Dan Blackburn
Dan Blackburn
Daniel Blackburn is a retired Canadian professional hockey goaltender. He played 63 regular-season games for the New York Rangers, going 20–32–11 with 1 shutout.-Minor league career:...

, Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:...


|-
|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 :...

: Bryce Wandler, 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...


|-
|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...

: 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...


|-
|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...

: Tim Speltz, 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...


|-
|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...

: 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...


|-
|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....

: Mike Hasenfratz
Mike Hasenfratz
Mike Hasenfratz is a National Hockey League referee since the 2000–01 NHL season, he wore uniform number 30. However, since the beginning of the 2011–12 NHL season Mike now wears uniform number 2 , His birthday is a day before fellow Regina native and former NHL referee Mick McGeough.-References:...


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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:...

: Mike Jenkins, 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...


|-
|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....

 - Chris Nielson, 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...


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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:...

: Kenton Smith
Kenton Smith
Kenton Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, now playing for HC Valpellice Bulldogs in the Italian Serie A.-Playing career:...

, 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...


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|Playoff Most Valuable Player - airBC Trophy: Dan Blackburn
Dan Blackburn
Daniel Blackburn is a retired Canadian professional hockey goaltender. He played 63 regular-season games for the New York Rangers, going 20–32–11 with 1 shutout.-Minor league career:...

, Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:...


|}

See also

  • 2000 Memorial Cup
    2000 Memorial Cup
    The 2000 Memorial Cup occurred May 20–28 at the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It featured the host team, the Halifax Mooseheads as well as the winners of the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League which were the Barrie Colts, Rimouski...

  • 2000 NHL Entry Draft
    2000 NHL Entry Draft
    The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild...

  • 1999 in sports
    1999 in sports
    1999 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Lasse Kjus, Norway** Women's overall season champion: Alexandra Meissnitzer, Austria-American football:...

  • 2000 in sports
    2000 in sports
    2000 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Hermann Maier, Austria** Women's overall season champion: Renate Götschl, Austria-American football:...

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