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Mateychuk Wins Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy

May 7, 2024 - Moose Jaw, SK - Moose Jaw Warriors captain Denton Mateychuk has been named the winner of the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as the Western Hockey League's top defenceman. "It's a huge honour to win the top defencaman award this year," Mateychuk said. "I'd like to take this time to congratulate the other division winners on their great seasons. It was pretty cool to tell my family that I won the award after all we've been through together and all they've done for me." Mateychuk had one of the best seasons by a Warriors ... Full Story

Western Hockey League to Host 2024 U.S. Priority and Prospects Drafts this Week

May 7, 2024 - Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League will conduct the 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft and 2024 WHL Prospects Draft online this Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Real-time results will be available at WHL.ca. The 2024 WHL Prospects Draft will be livestreamed on WHL Live on CHL TV and the WHL's YouTube channel, with pre-show coverage beginning at 9:30 a.m. MT and first-round coverage getting underway at 10 a.m. MT. Hosted by Cami Kepke (WHL Manager, Communications) with analysis from former WHL defenceman Taylor G... Full Story

Chiefs Prepare for this Week's U.S. Priority and WHL Prospects Drafts

May 7, 2024 - Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs hockey staff will select the next class of future Chiefs this week as the WHL hosts two drafts. The WHL U.S. Priority Draft will take place on Wednesday, May 8 before the annual WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday, May 9. Ream-time results will be available at WHL.ca/draft. U.S. Priority Draft - Wednesday, 9 a.m. Draft week kicks off with the U.S. Priority Draft Wednesday morning, where the Chiefs hold the 7th-overall (first round) and 29th-overall (second round) picks. The U.S. Priority... Full Story

Mirwald Wins Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as WHL Goaltender of the Year

May 7, 2024 - Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Vancouver Giants goaltender Brett Mirwald has been awarded the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as the WHL Goaltender of the Year for the 2023-24 season. This is the first time in franchise history that a Giants goaltender has won the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy. Mirwald had an unforgettable overage season, ranking first in the WHL in saves (1723), first in minutes played (3,190), tied for third in wins (29) and tied for third in save percentage (.913). He was th... Full Story

• Rockets Gear Up For Pair Of Drafts This Week - Kelowna Rockets (May 7)
  
• U.S. Draft: Michels Sees More Americans Following his Lead - Brandon Wheat Kings (May 7)
  
• Mateychuk Wins Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy - Moose Jaw Warriors (May 7)
  
• Warriors Captain Mateychuk Awarded Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as WHL Defenceman of the Year for 2023-24 - (May 7)
  
• Western Hockey League to Host 2024 U.S. Priority and Prospects Drafts this Week - (May 7)
  
• Chiefs Prepare for this Week's U.S. Priority and WHL Prospects Drafts - Spokane Chiefs (May 7)
  
• Cougars Historic Season Comes to an End After Double OT Loss to Portland - Prince George Cougars (May 7)
  
• Mirwald Wins Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as WHL Goaltender of the Year - Vancouver Giants (May 7)
  
• Giants Netminder Mirwald Named Recipient of Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as WHL Goaltender of the Year - (May 7)
  
• Prospect Draft: Wheat Kings Scouts Embrace Draft Chaos - Brandon Wheat Kings (May 7)
  
• 2024 WHL Draft Primer - Everett Silvertips (May 7)
  
• Warriors Focused Heading into Game 7 against Blades - Moose Jaw Warriors (May 7)
  
• Flames Prospect Axel Hurtig Signs with Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen (May 7)
  
• McKenna Named WHL Rookie of the Year - Medicine Hat Tigers (May 7)
  
• Tigers Forward McKenna Awarded Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as WHL Rookie of the Year for 2023-24 - (May 7)
  
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• Calgary Hitmen sign Flames prospect Axel Hurtig - Calgary Sun (May 7)
  
• Calgary Hitmen sign Flames prospect Axel Hurtig - Calgary Sun (May 7)
  
• Mateychuk wins Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy - Discover Moose Jaw (May 7)
  
• Former Rebel Brandon Hagel joins Team Canada - Red Deer Advocate (May 7)
  
• Davies scores in 2OT to send Portland Winterhawks to WHL final - KGW (May 7)
  
• Warriors Fan Buses almost full - Discover Moose Jaw (May 7)
  
• Davies's double-OT winner gives Winterhawks conference title - Portland Oregonian (May 7)
  
• Josh Davies scores series-winner in OT, Portand beats PG 2-1 - Prince George Citizen (May 7)
  
• Winterhawks win 2 OT thriller to advance to WHL Championship series - KPTV (May 7)
  
• Davies' goal in 2nd overtime puts Winterhawks in WHL finals - Vancouver Columbian (May 7)
  
• Kamloops Blazers preparing this week for two draft days - CFJC (May 7)
  
• Winterhawks' Danielson named WHL Player of the Week - KPTV (May 6)
  
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