2008–09 WHL season - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The 2008–09 WHL season was the 43rd season of 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...

(WHL). The regular season began on September 18, 2008, and ended on March 15, 2009. The WHL Playoffs commenced on March 20, 2009, and the 2008 ADT

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Canada Russia Challenge

ADT Canada-Russia Challenge

The Subway Super Series is an annual six game exhibition ice hockey tournament held between a select team of Russian junior players and all-star teams representing the three leagues of the Canadian Hockey League. The current corporate sponsor is Subway. The event was first held in 2003 as the...

series, featuring Team WHL versus the Russian Selects, took place from November 26–27, 2008. The 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....

won the Ed Chynoweth Cup as WHL champions.

WHL Commissioner, Ron Robison, dedicated the 2008–09 season to Ed Chynoweth

Ed Chynoweth

Ed Chynoweth was the long time president of the Western Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League, a director of the CHL, team owner, pioneer, and one of the most influential men in junior ice hockey in Canada.Chynoweth became the WHL's first full-time president in 1972, a job he held until 1995,...

2008–09: Ed Chynoweth's season

The Commissioner of the Western Hockey League

Western Hockey League

, Ron Robison, dedicated the 2008–09 season to Ed Chynoweth

Ed Chynoweth

, who died on April 22, 2008. His death occurred just over a year after the WHL Championship trophy was changed in his honour. Ed Chynoweth was the principle builder of Major Junior hockey

Ice hockey

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in Canada

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

as President of the WHL and CHL

Canadian Hockey League

The Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...

over the past four decades. Throughout the entire 2008–09 season, the helmets of all the players and officials will display an "EC" decal, representing Ed’s initials.

Notable dates

Offseason

June 17, 2008 — former WHL
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...

Commissioner, Ed Chynoweth
Ed Chynoweth
Ed Chynoweth was the long time president of the Western Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League, a director of the CHL, team owner, pioneer, and one of the most influential men in junior ice hockey in Canada.Chynoweth became the WHL's first full-time president in 1972, a job he held until 1995,...

, was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...

.
June 20–21, 2008 — 37 WHL players were selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
2008 NHL Entry Draft
The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008...

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June 24, 2008 — 16 WHL players were invited to the National
Canada
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Men's Under-18 Selection Camp.
June 25, 2008 — 17 WHL players were invited to the Hockey Canada
Hockey Canada
Hockey Canada, formally known as the Canadian Hockey Association, is the national governing body of ice hockey in Canada and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Hockey Canada controls a vast majority of ice hockey in Canada, with a few exceptions...

's National Junior Team Development Camp.
June 26, 2008 — the WHL entered into a partnership with Hockey Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...

, providing additional financial support for their hockey system.
July 7, 2008 — Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....

and Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox...

, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....

were chosen as hosts to the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship.
July 10, 2008 — the WHL and INSINC extended their WHL WEB TV partnership.
July 23, 2008 — 18 WHL players attended Canada's National Junior Team Development Camp in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...

, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....

.
July 30, 2008 — longtime 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...

athletic trainer, Rob "Stofe" Stouffer, died of liver cancer.
August 5, 2008 — 10 WHL players were named to Canada's Under-18 Summer Team at the 2008 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament.
August 7, 2008 — 53 players from 17 states
United States
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were invited to the 2008 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid
Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village had a population of 2,638....

, New York
New York
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August 16, 2008 — Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team claimed first place at the 2008 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament, with a 6–3 win over Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

.

Regular season

September 18, 2008 — a special tribute involving members of the Chynoweth family took place prior to the season opener between the 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...

and 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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September 18, 2008 — the Spokane Chiefs were ranked as the top team in the league, according to the annual preseason rankings.
September 19, 2008 — WHL Commissioner, Ron Robison, dedicated the 2008–09 season to Ed Chynoweth, who died on April 22, 2008.
October 15, 2008 — The 2010 Memorial Cup
2010 Memorial Cup
The 2010 Memorial Cup was a 4-team round-robin format tournament played during May 14–23, 2010 in Brandon, Manitoba. It determined the 92nd major junior champions of the Canadian Hockey League . The Western Hockey League announced on October 15, 2008, that the Brandon Wheat Kings were chosen to...

was awarded to Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...

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January 3, 2009 — the 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...

moved into their new arena, Showare Center, in Kent
Kent, Washington
Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States, and is the third largest city in King County and the sixth largest in the state. An outlying suburb of Seattle, Kent is also the corporate home for companies such as REI and Oberto Sausage...

, Washington.
January 14, 2009 — the 2009 CHL Top Prospects Game
CHL Top Prospects Game
The CHL Top Prospects Game is an annual event in which forty of the top draft eligible prospects in the Canadian Hockey League play against each other, each hoping to boost their draft ranking with the National Hockey League scouts and general managers who attend.The players are typically coached...

was held in Oshawa
Oshawa
Oshawa is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario approximately 60 kilometres east of downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of both the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe. It is now commonly referred to as the most...

, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....

.

Playoffs

March 20, 2009 — the start of the WHL Playoffs.

Regular season

The Western Hockey League

Western Hockey League

opened its 43rd regular season on September 18, 2008 in Cranbrook

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...

, British Columbia

British Columbia

British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...

between defending Memorial Cup

Memorial Cup

The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...

Champions, 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...

and 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:...

. This season, the WHL is planning to have 30 of its regular season games broadcasted on Shaw TV

Shaw TV

Shaw TV is a locally-based community channel service operated by cable TV company Shaw Communications, and is available to Shaw Cable subscribers in most major communities throughout western Canada....

, as well as complete coverage of the 2009 WHL Playoffs. The broadcast schedule begun on September 18 with a special half-hour "preview show" followed by the 2008–09 WHL season opener.

The 2008–09 WHL season will also be highlighted with the Canada Russia Challenge, an annual CHL

Canadian Hockey League

showcase event. The 2008 ADT

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Canada Russia Challenge

ADT Canada-Russia Challenge

, featured a two game series between Team WHL versus the Russian Selects, on November 26, 2008 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....

, and the second game took place on November 27, 2008 in Prince Albert

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...

, Saskatchewan.

Standings

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Conference standings

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts. = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Player	Team	GP	G	A	Pts.	PIM
Casey Pierro-Zabotel Casey Pierro-Zabotel Casey Pierro-Zabotel is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL. He is a prospect for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Penguins in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, 80th overall, out of the...	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...	72	36	79	115	52
Brandon Kozun Brandon Kozun Brandon Kozun is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League...	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	40	68	108	58
Brett Sonne Brett Sonne Brett Sonne is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League . He is a prospect in the St. Louis Blues organization, having been selected selected by the Blues in the third round, 85th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is the 2009...	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...	62	48	52	100	58
Evander Kane Evander Kane Evander Kane is a Canadian professional ice hockey left wing with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . Selected fourth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Thrashers, he was drafted from the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League .During his major junior career, he won...	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...	61	48	48	96	89
Justin Bernhardt	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	35	57	92	104
Colin Long	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....	68	33	58	91	28
Brayden Schenn Brayden Schenn Brayden Schenn is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Schenn was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings fifth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut for the Kings in October 2009, after being called...	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...	70	32	56	88	82
Joel Broda	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...	67	53	34	87	64
C. J. Stretch	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	29	57	86	72
Tyler Ennis Tyler Ennis Tyler Foster Ennis is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League...	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....	61	43	42	85	21

Goaltending leaders

Note: GP = Games played; Mins = Minutes Playes; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; SOL = Shootout Losses; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average; Sv% = Save percentage

Player	Team	GP	Mins	W	L	OTL	SOL	SO	GAA	Sv%
Dustin Tokarski Dustin Tokarski Dustin Tokarski is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League . He is a prospect of the Tampa Bay Lightning, drafted by the National Hockey League team as their fifth round selection, 122nd overall at the 2008 NHL Entry...	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...	54	3264	34	18	0	2	7	1.97	.937
Adam Brown Adam Brown Adam Brown may refer to:Adam M. Brown , American politicianAdam Brown , Canadian politician and merchantAdam Brown Crosby, Canadian politicianAdam Brown , Canadian ice hockey player*J...	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....	29	1514	18	5	0	1	2	2.02	.912
Martin Jones Martin Jones (ice hockey) Martin Jones is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League . A prospect of the Los Angeles Kings, Jones was named the Western Hockey League's goaltender of the year in 2009–10 and won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2010 World Junior Ice...	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...	55	3295	45	5	3	1	7	2.08	.915
Tyson Sexsmith Tyson Sexsmith Tyson Sexsmith is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League...	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...	52	3109	39	9	2	2	6	2.26	.898
Chet Pickard Chet Pickard Chet Pickard is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American 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...	50	2947	35	12	0	3	6	2.28	.921
Mark Guggenberger	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.... *	49	2717	29	14	1	2	3	2.41	.915
Torrie Jung	Edmonton Oil Kings Edmonton Oil Kings This article refers to the original Oil Kings franchises that existed until 1978. For the current team that began play in 2007, see Edmonton Oil Kings...	48	2809	20	20	3	5	3	2.56	.912
Braden Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League...	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:...	61	3571	40	16	2	2	6	2.62	.910
Juha Metsola Juha Metsola Juha Metsola is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for Tappara of the SM-liiga.- External links:...	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:...	53	3086	25	21	3	2	5	2.80	.907
Andrew Hayes	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...	46	2638	30	11	2	1	3	2.84	.901

* - Previously played for 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:...

2008 NHL Entry Draft

In total, 37 WHL players were selected at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft

2008 NHL Entry Draft

The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008...

. This was more than any other hockey league in the world.

Contracts and scholarships

June 6, 2008 — Brett Martyniuk signs a WHL Players Contract with the 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...

.
June 9, 2008 — Bretton Stamler agrees to play for the UNB
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick is a Canadian university located in the province of New Brunswick. UNB is the oldest English language university in Canada and among the first public universities in North America. The university has two main campuses: the original campus founded in 1785 in...

Varsity Reds
UNB Varsity Reds
The UNB Varsity Reds are the athletic teams that represent the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.The Varsity Reds compete in the following sports: men's and women's basketball, men's hockey, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's volleyball, swimming...

hockey club.

Canada Russia Challenge

The ADT

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Canada Russia Challenge

ADT Canada-Russia Challenge

is a six game series featuring four teams: three from the Canadian Hockey League

Canadian Hockey League

(CHL) versus Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

's National Junior hockey team. Within the Canadian Hockey League umbrella, one team from each of its three leagues — the Ontario Hockey League

Ontario Hockey League

The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....

, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League...

, and Western Hockey League

Western Hockey League

— compete in two games against the Russian junior team.
The 2008 ADT Canada Russia Challenge was held in six cities across Canada

Canada

, with two cities for each league within the Canadian Hockey League. The series begun on November 17, 2008, and concluded on November 27, 2008. Both Western Hockey League games were held in the province of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan

. Former Prince Albert Raider

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...

forward Dan Hodgson

Dan Hodgson

Daniel W. "Hodge" Hodgson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 114 National Hockey League games for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks. He won the Memorial Cup as a member of the Prince Albert Raiders in 1985...

was Honourary Captain for the final game in the series, held in Prince Albert

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

, Saskatchewan on November 27, 2008.

All six games were televised nationwide on Rogers Sportsnet

Rogers Sportsnet

Sportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998 as CTV Sportsnet. The name was chosen to match the regional "Fox Sports Net" operations across the United States...

, along with RDS

Réseau des sports

Réseau des sports , is a Canadian French language Category C specialty channel showing sports and sport-related shows. It is available in 2.5 million homes, and is owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc....

broadcasting both games from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Results

In the first game of the two part series between Team QMJHL

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League...

and the Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

n Selects, Team QMJHL scored five goals en route to a 5–3 win in front of 4,378 fans at Centre 200

Centre 200

Centre 200 is Cape Breton's primary sports and entertainment facility, located in Sydney, Nova Scotia. It is home to the QMJHL's Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and the NSMMHL's Cape Breton Tradesmen. Besides ice hockey, the arena hosts many other events, such as rock concerts, figure skating, and...

in Sydney

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Sydney is a Canadian urban community in the province of Nova Scotia. It is situated on the east coast of Cape Breton Island and is administratively part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality....

, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...

. Kmitri Kugryshev of the Russian Selects and goaltender Olivier Roy

Olivier Roy (ice hockey)

Olivier Bellavance-Roy is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently playing in the Edmonton Oilers organization. Roy was drafted in the 5th round in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers...

of Team QMJHL, were named the ADT Players of the Game for their respective teams. The Russian Selects evened the ADT Canada Russia Challenge, winning the second game after having registered four goals in a 4–3 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 6,451 assembled at Harbour Station

Harbour Station

Harbour Station is an arena located in the uptown area of Saint John, New Brunswick.It was the home of the American Hockey League's Saint John Flames from 1993 until their demise in 2003....

in Saint John

Saint John, New Brunswick

City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...

, New Brunswick

New Brunswick

New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...

Overview

Eastern Conference

(1) Calgary vs. (8) Edmonton
Date	Away	Score	Home
March 19	Edmonton	0–5	Calgary
March 22	Edmonton	1–2 OT	Calgary
March 23	Calgary	4–1	Edmonton
March 25	Calgary	4–1	Edmonton
Calgary wins 4–0

(2) Saskatoon vs. (7) Lethbridge
Date	Away	Score	Home
March 20	Lethbridge	1–5	Saskatoon
March 21	Lethbridge	5–2	Saskatoon
March 24	Saskatoon	3–1	Lethbridge
March 25	Saskatoon	1–2	Lethbridge
March 28	Lethbridge	3–1	Saskatoon
March 30	Saskatoon	5–1	Lethbridge
April 1	Lethbridge	4–3	Saskatoon
Lethbridge wins 4–3

(3) Brandon vs. (6) Kootenay
Date	Away	Score	Home
March 20	Kootenay	2–7	Brandon
March 21	Kootenay	1–4	Brandon
March 24	Brandon	4–3 OT	Kootenay
March 25	Brandon	4–3	Kootenay
Brandon wins 4–0

(4) Swift Current vs. (5) Medicine Hat
Date	Away	Score	Home
March 20	Medicine Hat	2–4	Swift Current
March 21	Medicine Hat	6–2	Swift Current
March 24	Swift Current	5–2	Medicine Hat
March 25	Swift Current	3–5	Medicine Hat
March 27	Medicine Hat	3–5	Swift Current
March 29	Swift Current	0–3	Medicine Hat
March 31	Medicine Hat	4–1	Swift Current
Medicine Hat wins 4–3

Western Conference

(1) Vancouver vs. (8) Prince George
Date	Away	Score	Home
March 20	Prince George	2–8	Vancouver
March 21	Prince George	1–9	Vancouver
March 24	Vancouver	3–2 OT	Prince George
March 25	Vancouver	3–2	Prince George
Vancouver wins 4–0

(2) Tri-City vs. (7) Everett
Date	Away	Score	Home
March 20	Everett	5–6 OT	Tri-City
March 21	Everett	3–2	Tri-City
March 25	Tri-City	4–2	Everett
March 27	Tri-City	4–1	Everett
March 28	Everett	1–6	Tri-City
Tri-City wins 4–1

(3) Kelowna vs. (6) Kamloops
Date	Away	Score	Home
March 20	Kamloops	2–4	Kelowna
March 21	Kamloops	1–5	Kelowna
March 24	Kelowna	3–2 OT	Kamloops
March 25	Kelowna	5–2	Kamloops
Kelowna wins 4–0

(4) Spokane vs. (5) Seattle
Date	Away	Score	Home
March 20	Seattle	1–2	Spokane
March 21	Seattle	2–1	Spokane
March 24	Spokane	5–1	Seattle
March 25	Spokane	3–2	Seattle
March 28	Seattle	3–5	Spokane
Spokane wins 4–1

Conference Semi-finals

Eastern Conference

(1) Calgary vs. (7) Lethbridge
Date	Away	Score	Home
April 3	Lethbridge	1–7	Calgary
April 5	Lethbridge	1–2	Calgary
April 7	Calgary	4–2	Lethbridge
April 8	Calgary	6–0	Lethbridge
Calgary wins 4–0

(3) Brandon vs. (5) Medicine Hat
Date	Away	Score	Home
April 4	Brandon	6–3	Medicine Hat
April 5	Brandon	8–6	Medicine Hat
April 8	Medicine Hat	1–6	Brandon
April 10	Medicine Hat	2–6	Brandon
Brandon wins 4–0

Western Conference

(1) Vancouver vs. (4) Spokane
Date	Away	Score	Home
April 3	Spokane	1–3	Vancouver
April 5	Spokane	1–4	Vancouver
April 7	Vancouver	2–5	Spokane
April 8	Vancouver	0–1	Spokane
April 10	Spokane	3–2 4OT	Vancouver
April 12	Vancouver	3–2 2OT	Spokane
April 14	Spokane	0–1 OT	Vancouver
Vancouver wins 4–3

(2) Tri-City vs. (3) Kelowna
Date	Away	Score	Home
April 3	Kelowna	3–4	Tri-City
April 4	Kelowna	2–3	Tri-City
April 7	Tri-City	2–7	Kelowna
April 8	Tri-City	3–4 OT	Kelowna
April 10	Kelowna	5–2	Tri-City
April 12	Tri-City	2–6	Kelowna
Kelowna wins 4–2

Conference Finals

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

(1) Calgary vs. (3) Brandon
Date	Away	Score	Home
April 17	Brandon	3–9	Calgary
April 19	Brandon	4–5	Calgary
April 21	Calgary	4–3 OT	Brandon
April 22	Calgary	6–4	Brandon
Calgary wins 4–0

(1) Vancouver vs. (3) Kelowna
Date	Away	Score	Home
April 18	Kelowna	4–2	Vancouver
April 19	Kelowna	3–4 OT	Vancouver
April 21	Vancouver	3–2	Kelowna
April 23	Vancouver	0–3	Kelowna
April 25	Kelowna	1–0	Vancouver
April 27	Vancouver	4–5 OT	Kelowna
Kelowna wins 4–2

WHL Championship

Calgary vs. Kelowna
Date	Away	Score	Home
May 1	Kelowna	3–1	Calgary
May 2	Kelowna	5–2	Calgary
May 4	Calgary	0–2	Kelowna
May 6	Calgary	6–2	Kelowna
May 7	Kelowna	1–6	Calgary
May 9	Calgary	2–3 OT	Kelowna
Kelowna wins 4–2

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WHL awards

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...
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...	Brett Sonne Brett Sonne Brett Sonne is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League . He is a prospect in the St. Louis Blues organization, having been selected selected by the Blues in the third round, 85th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is the 2009...	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...	Casey Pierro-Zabotel Casey Pierro-Zabotel Casey Pierro-Zabotel is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL. He is a prospect for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Penguins in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, 80th overall, out of the...	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...
Top Defenseman	Bill Hunter Trophy	Jonathon Blum Jonathon Blum Jonathon Blum is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League ....	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season 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 :...	Brett Connolly Brett Connolly Brett Connolly is a Canadian ice hockey player for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . He was named the WHL and CHL Rookie of the Year in 2008–09 after becoming the first 16-year-old to score 30 goals in the WHL in 13 years. He was selected sixth overall by the Tampa Bay...	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 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 :...	Chet Pickard Chet Pickard Chet Pickard is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American 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...
Top Plus-Minus Rating	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:...	Paul Postma Paul Postma Paul Postma is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League . He was drafted 205th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and is a prospect for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League...	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:...	Tyler Ennis Tyler Ennis Tyler Foster Ennis is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League...	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....
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 Elliott Stefan Elliott Stefan Elliott is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract to the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL.-Playing career:...	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:...
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....	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...
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...	Kelly Kisio Kelly Kisio Kelvin Wade Kisio is a former professional ice hockey player. Born in Peace River, Alberta, he is currently the General Manager of the Calgary Hitmen....	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....	Chris Savage
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 Bortolussi	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....
Humanitarian of the Year	Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy	Taylor Procyshen	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...
WHL Finals Most Valuable Player	AirBC Trophy	Tyler Myers Tyler Myers Tyler Myers is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the first round, 12th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. At the end of the 2009–10 NHL season, Myers won the...	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....
Alumni Achievement Awards	Professional Hockey Achievement Academic Recipient	Trevor Linden Trevor Linden Trevor John Linden, C.M., O.B.C. is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre and right wing with four different teams: the Vancouver Canucks , New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, and Washington Capitals... Dan Hulak

Source WHL Announces 2008-09 Award Winners

Western Conference

First Team		Position	Second Team
Player	Team	Position	Player	Team
Chet Pickard Chet Pickard Chet Pickard is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American 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...	G Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring...	Dustin Tokarski Dustin Tokarski Dustin Tokarski is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League . He is a prospect of the Tampa Bay Lightning, drafted by the National Hockey League team as their fifth round selection, 122nd overall at the 2008 NHL Entry...	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...
Jonathon Blum Jonathon Blum Jonathon Blum is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League .... *	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...	D	Tyler Myers Tyler Myers Tyler Myers is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the first round, 12th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. At the end of the 2009–10 NHL season, Myers won the...	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....
Thomas Hickey Thomas Hickey (ice hockey) Thomas Hickey is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League . He is a prospect for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League ....	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...	D	Brent Regner Brent Regner Brent Regner is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League...	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...
Casey Pierro-Zabotel Casey Pierro-Zabotel Casey Pierro-Zabotel is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL. He is a prospect for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Penguins in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, 80th overall, out of the... *	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...	F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in...	Drayson Bowman Drayson Bowman Drayson Bowman is an American professional ice hockey center who currently plays for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League. He was selected 72nd overall by the Hurricanes in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft...	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...
Jamie Benn Jamie Benn Jamie Benn is a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Benn played his junior hockey with the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League prior to turning professional...	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....	F	Colin Long	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....
Evander Kane Evander Kane Evander Kane is a Canadian professional ice hockey left wing with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . Selected fourth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Thrashers, he was drafted from the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League .During his major junior career, he won...	Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...	F	Taylor Procyshen	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...

Eastern Conference

First team		Pos.	Second team
Player	Team	Pos.	Player	Team
Braden Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... ^†	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:...	G Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring...	Martin Jones Martin Jones (ice hockey) Martin Jones is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League . A prospect of the Los Angeles Kings, Jones was named the Western Hockey League's goaltender of the year in 2009–10 and won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2010 World Junior Ice...	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...
Paul Postma Paul Postma Paul Postma is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League . He was drafted 205th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and is a prospect for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League... ^†	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...	D	Michael Stone Michael Stone (ice hockey) Michael Stone is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League . He was selected by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 3rd round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft....	Calgary Hitmen
Keith Aulie Keith Aulie Keith Aulie is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League . Aulie was drafted by the Calgary Flames 116th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Aulie played junior hockey for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League , and was honoured as...	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...	D	John Negrin John Negrin John Negrin is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League . Negrin was a third round pick of the Calgary Flames, 70th overall, at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.- 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...
Brett Sonne Brett Sonne Brett Sonne is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League . He is a prospect in the St. Louis Blues organization, having been selected selected by the Blues in the third round, 85th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is the 2009... ^†	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...	F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in...	Joel Broda Joel Broda Joel Broda is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Bakersfield Condors of the East Coast Hockey League...	Calgary Hitmen
Brandon Kozun Brandon Kozun Brandon Kozun is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League...	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...	F	Justin Bernhardt Justin Bernhardt Justin Bernhardt is a Canadian ice hockey player who is currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage in the American Hockey League .On April 13, 2009, the Phoenix Coyotes signed Bernhardt to an entry level contract....	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...
Tyler Ennis Tyler Ennis Tyler Foster Ennis is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League...	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....	F	Brayden Schenn Brayden Schenn Brayden Schenn is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Schenn was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings fifth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut for the Kings in October 2009, after being called...	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...

^† Unanimous selection

Source: WHL Announces 2008–09 Conference All-Star Teams and Award Finalists

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2008–09: Ed Chynoweth's season

Notable dates

Regular season

Standings

Scoring leaders

Goaltending leaders

2008 NHL Entry Draft

Contracts and scholarships

Canada Russia Challenge

Results

Overview

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Conference Semi-finals

Conference Finals

WHL Championship

Memorial Cup

WHL awards

Western Conference

Eastern Conference

See also

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