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Will Warm Named WHL's Eastern Conference Humanitarian of the Year

April 11, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


(Edmonton, AB) - The Western Hockey League announced today that Will Warm (Edmonton Oil Kings/Whistler, B.C.) has been named the Eastern Conference Humanitarian of the Year. He also earns a nomination for the Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Humanitarian of the Year, awarded annually to a player who has helped enhance the community he plays in.

The Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy will be presented at the 2019 WHL Awards on Wednesday, May 1, in Red Deer, AB.

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In his third WHL campaign, Will Warm dressed in just 33 regular season games as he dealt with a knee injury. With a burning desire to continue contributing as a member of the Edmonton Oil Kings, Warm decided to make his impact off the ice while recovering from his knee injury, spending time giving back to countless others through an initiative that was eventually coined Will Warms the Community.

The biggest benefactor of Warm's efforts has been the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). After visiting Ronald McDonald House as part of a team appearance in October, Warm developed an affinity for it and arranged to have six tickets donated to RMHC children and their families for each Oil Kings home game. Regardless of the outcome of the game, he hosted a post-game meet-and-greet with the families and provided autographed items as a token of his appreciation.

Approaching the holiday season, Warm requested the Oil Kings visit Ronald McDonald House as a part of full team hospital visits. He led the players and was excited to introduce his RMHC friends to his teammates. Just prior to Christmas, Warm was invited to hit the switch with Santa, illuminating Ronald McDonald House in lights. That same night, he played games and ate cookies with children at Ronald McDonald House, missing out on part of a team dinner. Additionally, RMHC hosts weekly craft nights for two hours every Thursday - Warm attended eight times.

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