1998-99 WHL season - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The 1998–99 WHL season was the 33rd 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 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...

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...

relocated to Cranbrook, British Columbia
Cranbrook, British Columbia
Cranbrook, British Columbia is a city in southeast British Columbia, located on the west side of the Kootenay River at its confluence with the St. Mary's River, It is the largest urban centre in the region known as the East Kootenay. As of 2006, Cranbrook's population is 18,267, and the...

to become 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:...

.

Final standings

East Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
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	45	22	5	95	288	213
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	39	29	4	82	293	267
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	39	31	2	80	292	262
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	34	32	6	74	232	211
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	24	43	5	53	238	312
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	16	49	7	39	184	291

Central Division	GP	W	L	T	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	51	13	8	110	319	187
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	34	33	5	73	274	250
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	31	32	9	71	224	215
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	30	35	7	67	245	276
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	15	56	1	31	185	323

West Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
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	48	11	13	109	298	195
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	43	23	6	92	311	219
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	37	24	11	85	279	236
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	34	32	6	74	255	264
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	23	36	13	59	215	278
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	42	5	55	241	282
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	19	44	9	47	193	268

Scoring leaders

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

Player	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
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...	68	73	61	134	40
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...	71	60	58	118	96
Dylan Gyori	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...	69	53	65	118	112
Chad Hinz	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...	71	42	75	117	40
Scott Gomez Scott Gomez Scott Carlos Gomez is an American ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens 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...	58	30	78	108	55
Shawn McNeil Shawn McNeil Shawn McNeil is a professional ice hockey centre currently playing for EV Duisburg Die Füchse of the 2nd Bundesliga in Germany.-Playing career:...	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	44	59	103	87
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 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.... /Brandon 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...	65	47	54	101	66
Bret DeCecco	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	57	43	100	81
Ryan Robson	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	33	61	94	35
Oleg Saprykin Oleg Saprykin Oleg Dmitrievich Saprykin is a Russian professional ice hockey player. Saprykin currently plays for the Ufa Salavat Yulayev of the Kontinental hockey league-Playing career:...	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...	66	47	46	93	107

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
Kenric Exner	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:...	51	2967	34	6	8	114	5	.912	2.31
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...	51	2885	23	20	4	123	3	.905	2.56
Alexandre Fomitchev	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...	57	3321	39	10	7	142	4	.901	2.57
Evan Lindsay	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...	56	3336	34	16	5	158	1	.905	2.84
Cody Rudkowsky Cody Rudkowsky Cody Rudkowsky is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender who played eight seasons in the American Hockey League and ECHL, and played in a single game for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League in 2002–03...	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...	64	3670	34	17	10	177	7	.920	2.89

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. Kootenay
Date	Away	Home
March 24	Kootenay 5	7 Calgary
March 26	Calgary 3	6 Kootenay
March 27	Calgary 4	5 Kootenay	OT
March 29	Kootenay 2	5 Calgary
March 31	Kootenay 2	3 Calgary
April 1	Calgary 3	4 Kootenay
April 2	Kootenay 3	8 Calgary
*Calgary wins series 4–3*

Prince Albert vs. Lethbridge
Date	Away	Home
March 24	Lethbridge 1	7 Prince Albert
March 26	Lethbridge 2	3 Prince Albert
March 27	Prince Albert 11	2 Lethbridge
March 29	Prince Albert 4	1 Lethbridge
*Prince Albert wins series 4–0*

Moose Jaw vs. Swift Current
Date	Away	Home
March 25	Swift Current 2	3 Moose Jaw
March 26	Swift Current 2	4 Moose Jaw
March 28	Moose Jaw 3	4 Swift Current	OT
March 30	Moose Jaw 5	3 Swift Current
March 31	Swift Current 2	0 Moose Jaw
April 2	Moose Jaw 3	2 Swift Current
*Moose Jaw wins series 4–2*

Red Deer vs. Brandon
Date	Away	Home
March 24	Red Deer 5	2 Brandon
March 25	Red Deer 5	1 Brandon
March 27	Brandon 5	9 Red Deer
March 28	Brandon 4	3 Red Deer
March 30	Red Deer 7	3 Brandon
*Red Deer wins series 4–1*

Western Conference

Kamloops vs. Kelowna
Date	Away	Home
March 25	Kelowna 1	2 Kamloops
March 36	Kelowna 1	3 Kamloops
March 30	Kamloops 1	3 Kelowna
April 1	Kamloops 3	1 Kelowna
April 3	Kelowna 4	3 Kamloops
April 4	Kamloops 3	2 Kelowna
*Kamloops wins series 4–2*

Tri-City vs. Portland
Date	Away	Home
March 26	Portland 3	4 Tri-City	OT
March 27	Portland 2	6 Tri-City
March 31	Tri-City 3	2 Portland	OT
April 2	Tri-City 6	2 Portland
*Tri-City wins series 4–0*

Seattle vs. Prince George
Date	Away	Home
March 27	Prince George 2	5 Seattle
March 28	Prince George 1	3 Seattle
March 30	Seattle 4	5 Prince George
March 31	Seattle 3	2 Prince George
April 3	Prince George 3	1 Seattle
April 5	Seattle 1	4 Prince George
April 7	Prince George 0	6 Seattle
*Seattle wins series 4–3*

Conference semifinals

Eastern Conference

Calgary vs. Red Deer
Date	Away	Home
April 5	Red Deer 3	6 Calgary
April 6	Calgary 4	3 Red Deer	OT
April 8	Red Deer 2	4 Calgary
April 9	Calgary 3	1 Red Deer
*Calgary wins series 4–0*

Prince Albert vs. Moose Jaw
Date	Away	Home
April 5	Moose Jaw 1	5 Prince Albert
April 6	Moose Jaw 2	5 Prince Albert
April 8	Prince Albert 6	0 Moose Jaw
April 9	Prince Albert 3	4 Moose Jaw
April 11	Moose Jaw 3	8 Prince Albert
*Prince Albert wins series 4–1*

Western Conference

Tri-City vs. Seattle
Date	Away	Home
April 9	Seattle 4	3 Tri-City
April 10	Seattle 0	6 Tri-City
April 12	Tri-City 4	0 Seattle
April 13	Tri-City 4	2 Seattle
*Tri-City wins series 3–1*

Kamloops earns bye

Conference finals

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Calgary vs. Prince Albert
Date	Away	Home
April 16	Prince Albert 3	7 Calgary
April 18	Prince Albert 4	5 Calgary	OT
April 20	Calgary 5	6 Prince Albert
April 22	Calgary 7	1 Prince Albert
April 24	Prince Albert 2	6 Calgary
*Calgary wins series 4–1*

Kamloops vs. Tri-City
Date	Away	Home
April 17	Tri-City 3	4 Kamloops
April 18	Tri-City 0	6 Kamloops
April 21	Kamloops 3	2 Tri-City	OT
April 22	Kamloops 4	3 Tri-City
*Kamloops wins series 4–0*

WHL Championship

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

All-Star game

On January 20, the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 11–9 at Lethbridge, Alberta before a crowd of 5,071.

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...

: Cody Rudkowsky

Cody Rudkowsky

Cody Rudkowsky is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender who played eight seasons in the American Hockey League and ECHL, and played in a single game for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League in 2002–03...

, 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...

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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

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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...

: 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

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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:...

: Matt Kinch

Matt Kinch

Matt Kinch is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman playing in Germany for the EV Ravensburg of the 2nd Bundesliga...

, Calgary Hitmen

Calgary Hitmen

|-
|Top Defenseman - Bill Hunter Trophy: Brad Stuart

Brad Stuart

Bradley Stuart is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :...

, Calgary Hitmen

Calgary Hitmen

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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 :...

: 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

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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 :...

: Cody Rudkowsky

Cody Rudkowsky

, Seattle Thunderbirds

Seattle Thunderbirds

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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...

: Don Hay

Don Hay

Don Hay is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and National Hockey League head coach. He is the current head coach of the Vancouver Giants of the WHL....

, 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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|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...

: Don Hay

Don Hay

Don Hay is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and National Hockey League head coach. He is the current head coach of the Vancouver Giants of the WHL....

, 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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|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

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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....

: Kelly Sutherland

Kelly Sutherland

Kelly Sutherland is a National Hockey League referee, who wears uniform number 11. He was one of the selected referees who officiated the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals along with Bill McCreary, Dan O'Halloran and Stephen Walkom. He was selected again to officiate the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals.-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:...

: Scott Clark, 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:...

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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....

- Andrew Ference

Andrew Ference

Andrew James Stewart Ference is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Boston Bruins of the National 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...

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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:...

: 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

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|Playoff Most Valuable Player - airBC Trophy: Brad Moran, Calgary Hitmen

Calgary Hitmen