Western Hockey League Announces 2019-20 Award Winners
Published on May 21, 2020 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today the complete 2020 WHL Awards class for the WHL's 2019-20 season. The 2020 WHL Awards were announced digitally from May 4 through May 21, recognizing the top performances from the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season.
"Each year at this time, the WHL comes together to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our players, coaches, officials, and executives. Even though we are not in a position to honour our WHL Award winners in person, we want each of you to know that we extend our sincerest congratulations on your amazing achievements this season," commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison.
"We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the parents and family members who, without your support and commitment over the years, these accomplishments would not have been possible. Also, many thanks to our trophy honourees and corporate partners for their continued support of our WHL Awards."
Visit WHL.ca for complete coverage of the 2020 WHL Awards.
2020 WHL Award Winners
Award Winners Presenting Partner
(where applicable)
Four Broncos Memorial Trophy
(WHL Player of the Year)
WINNER: Adam Beckman, Spokane Chiefs
RUNNER UP: Dylan Cozens, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy
(WHL Scholastic Player of the Year) Presented by CIBC
WINNER: Dylan Garand, Kamloops Blazers
RUNNER UP: Jakob Brook, Regina Pats
Jim Donlevy Memorial Trophy
(WHL Scholastic Team of the Year)
WINNER: Kamloops Blazers
WHL Top Scorer Presented by Kubota Canada
Winner: Adam Beckman, Spokane Chiefs
Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy (WHL Defenceman of the Year) Presented by RE/MAX of Western Canada
WINNER: Ty Smith, Spokane Chiefs
RUNNER UP: Calen Addison, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Del Wilson Memorial Trophy
(WHL Goaltender of the Year)
WINNER: Dustin Wolf, Everett Silvertips
RUNNER UP: Jiri Patera, Brandon Wheat Kings
Brad Hornung Trophy (WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player)
Presented by Real Canadian Superstore
WINNER: Seth Jarvis, Portland Winterhawks
RUNNER UP: Aliaksei Protas, Prince Albert Raiders
Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy (WHL Rookie of the Year)
Presented by Wawanesa Insurance
WINNER: Dylan Guenther, Edmonton Oil Kings
RUNNER UP: Logan Stankoven, Kamloops Blazers
Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy
(WHL Humanitarian of the Year) Presented by Kia Canada
WINNER: Riley Fiddler-Schultz, Calgary Hitmen
RUNNER UP: Jake Gricius, Portland Winterhawks
Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy
(WHL Coach of the Year) Presented by McSweeney's
WINNER: Brad Lauer, Edmonton Oil Kings
RUNNER UP: Dennis Williams, Everett Silvertips
Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy
(WHL Executive of the Year)
WINNER: Peter Anholt, Lethbridge Hurricanes
RUNNER UP: Matt Bardsley, Kamloops Blazers
Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy
(WHL Top Official)
WINNER: Jeff Ingram
WHL Business Award
WINNER: Lethbridge Hurricanes
RUNNER UP: Seattle Thunderbirds
WHL Governors Award
RECIPIENT: Sheldon Kennedy
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