Mateychuk Named East Division Defenceman of the Year
April 4, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release
For the second time in three years, Denton Mateychuk has been named the East Division's Defenceman of the Year by the Western Hockey League.
The Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman was named a nominee for the WHL's Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy on Thursday.
Mateychuk had a record-setting season in 2023-24 as he broke the Warriors' franchise record for points by a defenceman with 215 career points.
The Columbus Blue Jackets prospect set a career-high with 17 goals, 58 assists and 75 points in a career-low 52 games.
Mateychuk's 75 points were third in the WHL among defencemen.
The WHL awards will be announced at the start of May.
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- Yakemchuk Named WHL Central Division Defenceman of the Year - Calgary Hitmen
- Sward Named U.S. Division Defenseman of the Year, Nominee for Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy - Wenatchee Wild
- Mateychuk Named East Division Defenceman of the Year - Moose Jaw Warriors
- WHL Announces Division Nominees for Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy - WHL
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- Meneghin Named Central Division Goaltender of the Year - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Jan Špunar Named U.S. Division Goaltender of the Year - Portland Winterhawks
- Unger Wins East Division Goaltender of the Year - Moose Jaw Warriors
- WHL Announces Nominees for Del Wilson Memorial Trophy - WHL
- Chadwick Named Central Division Scholastic Player of the Year - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Berkly Catton Named U.S. Division Nominees for Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy - Spokane Chiefs
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- Chiefs Bow Out Of Playoffs With Hard-Fought 3-2 Defeat To Top-Rated Cougars - Spokane Chiefs
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