James Patrick Named Recipient of the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy
April 29, 2025 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release
The Western Hockey League announced today that Royals Head Coach James Patrick has been named the recipient of the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy for WHL Coach of the Year.
Patrick coached the Royals to a 40-17-4-7 record for 91 points during the 2024-25 season, as the team claimed their first B.C. Division title since 2015-16 and second in the team's history. Under Patrick, the Royals advanced to the second round of the WHL playoffs for the first time since 2019.
This is Patrick's second time receiving the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy. Patrick previously won the award after the 2021-22 season with the Winnipeg ICE where he coached the team to a 53-10-5 record and the WHL Conference Finals.
• Discuss this story on the Western Hockey League message board...
Western Hockey League Stories from April 29, 2025
- One Year Later: Alessandro Domenichelli - Portland Winterhawks
- James Patrick Named Recipient of the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy - Victoria Royals
- Royals Head Coach Patrick Awarded Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy as 2024-25 WHL Coach of the Year - WHL
- Chiefs General Manager Bardsley Wins Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy as WHL Executive of the Year - Spokane Chiefs
- Chiefs General Manager Bardsley Wins Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy as WHL Executive of the Year - WHL
- Game Preview: Round 3 - Game 3 at Lethbridge Hurricanes - Medicine Hat Tigers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Victoria Royals Stories
- James Patrick Named Recipient of the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy
- Reschny and Verhoeff Named to Team Canada for U18 World Championship
- Cole Reschny Named WHL Player of the Week
- Victoria Royals Weekend Preview: Round 2, Games 4 & 5
- Victoria Royals Playoff Preview: Round 2, Games 1 & 2
