WHL Announces 2008-09 Awards Winners
April 29, 2009 []
Calgary, AB - The Western Hockey League announced the 2008-09 winners of the annual WHL Awards presented Wednesday, April 29th at the WHL Awards Luncheon held in Edmonton, Alberta.
WHL Player of the Year - Four Broncos Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Brett Sonne (Maple Ridge, BC), Calgary Hitmen
RUNNER UP
Casey Pierro-Zabotel (Kamloops, BC), Vancouver Giants
WHL Rookie of the Year - Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Brett Connolly (Prince George, BC), Prince George Cougars
RUNNER UP
Jordan Weal (North Vancouver, BC), Regina Pats
WHL Goaltender of the Year - Del Wilson Trophy
WINNER
Chet Pickard (Winnipeg, MB), Tri-City Americans
RUNNER UP
Braden Holtby (Marshall, SK), Saskatoon Blades
WHL Defenceman of the Year - Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Jonathon Blum (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) Vancouver, BC
RUNNER UP
Paul Postma (Red Deer, AB), Calgary Hitmen
WHL Scholastic Player Award - Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy
WINNER
Stefan Elliott (North Vancouver, BC) Saskatoon Blades
RUNNER UP
Tyler Maxwell (Manhattan Beach, CA) Everett Silvertips
WHL Most Sportsmanlike Award - Brad Hornung Trophy
WINNER
Tyler Ennis (Edmonton, AB), Medicine Hat Tigers
RUNNER UP
Colin Long (Santa Ana, CA), Kelowna Rockets
WHL Humanitarian of the Year - Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Taylor Procyshen (Emerald Park, SK), Tri-City Americans
RUNNER UP
Ian Barteaux (Fort Saskatchewan, AB), Kootenay Ice
WHL Coach of the Year - Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Don Hay, Vancouver Giants
RUNNER UP
Lorne Molleken, Saskatoon Blades
WHL Executive of the Year - Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Kelly Kisio, Calgary Hitmen
RUNNER UP
Scott Bonner, Vancouver Giants
WHL Marketing & Communications Award
WINNER
Mike Bortolussi, Medicine Hat Tigers Marketing
RUNNER UP
Grant Riddle, Spokane Chiefs Marketing
WHL Top Scorer - Bob Clarke Trophy
Casey Pierro-Zabotel – (Kamloops, BC) Vancouver Giants
WHL Top Official - Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy
Chris Savage (Medicine Hat, AB)
WHL Regular Season Champions - Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy
Calgary Hitmen
WHL Scholastic Team Award
Prince Albert Raiders
WHL Alumni Association Achievement Award
Professional Hockey recipient – Trevor Linden (Medicine Hat Tigers)
Academic recipient – Daniel Hulak (Swift Current Broncos/Portland Winter Hawks)
