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The WHL provides The best opportunity for players to develop, while achieving Their academic goals and learning valuable life skills #1 Choice of prospects in the West is the Western Hockey League. PLAY With the Best #1 The WHL is the leading supplier of players to the NHL, Canada s National Teams, and Canada West University Hockey. 22 Member Clubs across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest make up the WHL. The WHL is a worldwide leader in developing professional hockey players and awarding academic scholarships Dylan Cozens Lethbridge Hurricanes Top Prospect 2019 NHL Draft
WHL and CHL players dominate Team Canada Rosters at all levels Major International Events IIHF World Junior Championship U-20 U-18 IIHF U18 World Championship / Hlinka Gretzky Cup U-17 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge All WHL games are broadcast on WHL LIVE and featured games are televised nationally on Sportsnet. Watch every game on WHL Live by visiting www.whl.ca - Major WHL and CHL events CIBC Canada Russia Series Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Ed Chynoweth Cup The Memorial Cup Presented by KIA Mathew Barzal New York Islanders Seattle Thunderbirds Graduate
learn from the best many WHL coaches have extensive international and NHL experience, and use this to prepare players for the next level To become the best, a player must practice, play against, and be coached by the best. NHL quality coaching and additional practice time with a 68 game schedule; combined with world class facilities, offer the ideal environment for a player to develop. NHL coaches WHo developed in the WHL Mike Barry todd Bill travis Babcock Toronto Maple Leafs Trotz New York Islanders Mclellan Edmonton Oilers Peters Calgary Flames Green Vancouver Canucks WHL Head coaches with NHL experience Tim Mike DAn Hunter Moose Jaw Warriors Johnston Portland Winterhawks LaMBert Spokane Chiefs brent Sutter Red Deer Rebels
Support Services Cornerstones environment Providing a safe and positive environment for WHL players. DEVELOPMENT Providing WHL players with the highest level of competition and skill development. education Ensuring WHL hockey players achieve their academic goals. Health and wellness Red Cross Respect Education Workshops CHL Respect in Sport Canadian Mental Health Talk Today Workshops Police / Player Impact Program CHL Drug Education and Anti-Doping Program CHL Concussion Management Program WHL Security Network Professional development Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning Consulting Sports Psychology Consulting Hockey Ministries International Bullying, Harassment and Abuse Policy WHL Social Media Policy WHL Personal Conduct Policy WHL Intranet Communications THE whl player Experience Team services WHL Arena Facility Standards Billet Families Quality Bus Travel / Hotels and Meals Medical and Rehabilitation Services Education Advisors / Tutoring WHL Scholarship Program WHL Career Counselling Program On and Off-Ice Equipment
Each Season, over 100 current WHL PLayers are drafted by NHL teams or attend NHL training camps 159 WHL Players have been selected in the NHL Draft over the past five years. Over 42 0 /0 of players selected in the NHL Draft each season are from the Canadian Hockey League. EXCEL at the highest level As one of the World s premier development leagues, the WHL produces Close to 20% of all current NHL Players Some of today s WHL Graduates who are NHL Stars: WHL Players go high in NHL Draft 2014 2nd sam reinhart Kootenay Ice/ Buffalo Sabres 2015 16th MatHew BarzAl Seattle Thunderbirds/ New York Islanders 2016 13th Jake Bean Calgary Hitmen/ Carolina Hurricanes 2017 2nd Nolan Patrick Brandon Wheat Kings/ Philadelphia Flyers 2018 17th Ty Smith Spokane Chiefs/ New Jersey Devils Seth Jones Portland Winterhawks/ Columbus Blue Jackets braden holtby Saskatoon Blades/ Washington Capitals Ryan Getzlaf Calgary Hitmen/ Anaheim Ducks Jamie Benn Kelowna Rockets/ Dallas Stars Carey Price Montreal Canadiens Tri-City Americans Graduate
EACH ACademiC year OVER 350 whl GRADUATES ACCESS THEIR whl SCHOLARSHIP For each season played in the WHL, a player receives a guaranteed academic scholarship including tuition, textbooks and compulsory fees at any post-secondary institution. The WHL and Canada West Universities have teamed up to offer WHL Graduates an enhanced scholarship referred to as the Western Canada Premier Scholarship. achieve your academic goals Play at the highest level in the Canadian Hockey system without compromising your education All WHL Clubs are governed by league-wide education standards and have full-time Club Education Advisors and tutors to ensure players achieve their academic goals. The WHL Scholarship is fully guaranteed and considered the most comprehensive of its kind in North America. While playing in the WHL, players also receive financial assistance for post-secondary courses. The WHL is committed to recognizing academic excellence with annual awards presented to the WHL Scholastic Player of the Year and Team of the Year. Luke Philp WHL Graduate currently playing for University of Alberta Golden Bears
LIFE SUCCess in The WHL OFFERS A WORLD CLASS HOCKEY EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM TO PREPARE PLAYERS TO SUCCEED IN LIFE. WHL Players are role models in their communities. Players participate in community events in support of minor hockey and local charities. Players also make appearances at schools and hospitals gaining invaluable public speaking experience. Ty Smith Spokane Chiefs, 2018 WHL Scholastic Player of the Year, No.17 2018 NHL Draft The WHL prides itself on offering the best possible experience for all players by combining a solid foundation of education and hockey development. This foundation, combined with other life skills acquired while playing in the WHL, prepares players for success in life.
eastern conference EAST DIVISiON Western conference B.C. DIVISiON Central DIVISiON U.S. DIVISiON Brandon Wheat Kings Calgary Hitmen Kamloops Blazers Everett Silvertips Jaw Moose Warriors Edmonton Oil Kings Kelowna Rockets Portland Winterhawks Albert Prince Raiders Kootenay Ice George Prince Cougars Seattle Thunderbirds Regina Pats Lethbridge Hurricanes Vancouver Giants Spokane Chiefs Medicine Hat Tigers Victoria Royals Tri-City Americans Saskatoon Blades Pantone 173 Current Swift Broncos Pantone 187 Pantone Process Black Deer Red Rebels Western Hockey League Father David Bauer Arena, 2424 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 3Y9 403-693-3030 info@whl.ca prospects.whl.ca @TheWHL @WHLProspects Facebook.com/WHLHockey