1999-2000 WHL season
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The 1999–2000 WHL season was the 34th season
for the Western Hockey League
. Eighteen teams completed a 72 game season. The Kootenay Ice
won the President's Cup
.
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! bgcolor="#DDDDDD" colspan="4" | Kootenay vs. Spokane
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! Date !! Away !! Home
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| May 5 || align="right" | Spokane 3 || 2 Kootenay
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| May 6 || align="right" | Spokane 3 || 2 Kootenay
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| May 9 || align="right" | Kootenay 3 || 2 Spokane
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| May 10 || align="right" | Kootenay 4 || 1 Spokane
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| May 12 || align="right" | Spokane 1 || 2 Kootenay
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| May 13 || align="right" | Kootenay 1 || 0 Spokane
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| colspan="4" | Kootenay wins series 4–2
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before a crowd of 5,420.
|Player of the Year - Four Broncos Memorial Trophy
: Brad Moran
, Calgary Hitmen
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|Scholastic Player of the Year - Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy
: Chris Nielson, Calgary Hitmen
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|Top Scorer - Bob Clarke Trophy
: Brad Moran
, Calgary Hitmen
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|Most Sportsmanlike Player - Brad Hornung Trophy
: Trent Hunter
, Prince George Cougars
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|Top Defenseman - Bill Hunter Trophy: Micki Dupont
, Kamloops Blazers
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|Rookie of the Year - Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy
: Dan Blackburn
, Kootenay Ice
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|Top Goaltender - Del Wilson Trophy
: Bryce Wandler, Swift Current Broncos
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|Coach of the Year - Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy
: Todd McLellan
, Swift Current Broncos
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|Executive of the Year - Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy
: Tim Speltz, Spokane Chiefs
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|Regular season Champions - Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy
: Calgary Hitmen
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|Top Official - Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy
: Mike Hasenfratz
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|Marketing/Public Relations Award - St. Clair Group Trophy
: Mike Jenkins, Prince Albert Raiders
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|Humanitarian of the Year
- Chris Nielson, Calgary Hitmen
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|WHL Plus-Minus Award
: Kenton Smith
, Calgary Hitmen
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|Playoff Most Valuable Player - airBC Trophy: Dan Blackburn
, Kootenay Ice
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 minutesPlayer | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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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 averagePlayer | Team | GP | Min | W | L | T | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
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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
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WHL Championship
{| cellspacing="10"|-
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{| class="wikitable"
! bgcolor="#DDDDDD" colspan="4" | Kootenay vs. Spokane
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! Date !! Away !! Home
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| May 5 || align="right" | Spokane 3 || 2 Kootenay
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| May 6 || align="right" | Spokane 3 || 2 Kootenay
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| May 9 || align="right" | Kootenay 3 || 2 Spokane
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| May 10 || align="right" | Kootenay 4 || 1 Spokane
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| May 12 || align="right" | Spokane 1 || 2 Kootenay
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| May 13 || align="right" | Kootenay 1 || 0 Spokane
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| colspan="4" | Kootenay wins series 4–2
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All-Star game
On January 19, the Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 10–9 at Kelowna, British ColumbiaKelowna, 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...
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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....
: 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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|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...
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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:...
: 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...
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|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:...
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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 :...
: 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:...
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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 :...
: 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...
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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...
: 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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|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...
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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...
: 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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|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...
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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....
- 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:...
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See also
- 2000 Memorial Cup2000 Memorial CupThe 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 Draft2000 NHL Entry DraftThe 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...
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