2006–07 WHL season

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The 2006–07 WHL season was the 41st season of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Twenty-one teams completed a 72-game season, with the Chilliwack Bruins competing in their inaugural season. The Everett Silvertips won their first Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy for the best regular season record. The Medicine Hat Tigers won the President's Cup, defeating the Vancouver Giants in seven games.[1] However, the Giants captured the 2007 Memorial Cup as tournament hosts, defeating the Tigers in the championship game.[2]

LeagueWestern Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationRegular season
September, 2007 – March, 2008
Playoffs
March – May, 2008
Teams21
Quick facts League, Sport ...
2006–07 WHL season
LeagueWestern Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationRegular season
September, 2007 – March, 2008
Playoffs
March – May, 2008
Teams21
TV partnerShaw TV
Regular season
Scotty Munro Memorial TrophyEverett Silvertips (1)
Season MVPKris Russell (Medicine Hat Tigers)
Top scorerZach Hamill (Everett Silvertips)
Playoffs
Playoffs MVPMatt Keetley (Tigers)
Finals championsMedicine Hat Tigers (5)
  Runners-upVancouver Giants
WHL seasons
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LeagueCanadian Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationSeptember 2006 – March 2007
Teams59
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2006–07 CHL season
LeagueCanadian Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationSeptember 2006 – March 2007
Teams59
OHL
QMJHL
WHL
Memorial Cup
Finals championsVancouver Giants (WHL) (1st title)
  Runners-upMedicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
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League notes

  • The Chilliwack Bruins joined the WHL as an expansion team, playing in the B.C. Division of the Western Conference. The Kootenay Ice returned to the Central Division of the Eastern Conference, while the Swift Current Broncos moved to the East Division of the Eastern Conference.
  • On October 23, three players with the Moose Jaw Warriors were struck by a suspected drunk driver while returning home following a road trip. Two players were treated and released from hospital; however, Garrett Robinson was critically injured in the accident, leaving him in a coma.[3] After the accident, the Warriors established the Garrett Robinson Recovery Fund to provide financial assistance to Robinson's family.[4]
  • The WHL announced at the Memorial Cup tournament that the league's championship trophy—until then, known as the President's Cup—would be renamed in honour of Ed Chynoweth, who served as WHL president from 1972 until 1995.[5] The Tigers' championship was thus the last one played for the President's Cup under that name.

Final standings

Eastern Conference

More information East Division, GP ...
East Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA
y Brandon Wheat Kings7241203893258214
x Regina Pats7236282680234220
x Swift Current Broncos7233361269199241
x Prince Albert Raiders7227393360203266
Moose Jaw Warriors7228413059217271
Saskatoon Blades7227412258174231
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More information Central Division, GP ...
Central Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA
y Medicine Hat Tigers72521730107264175
x Kootenay Ice72491733104267189
x Calgary Hitmen7239263485251205
x Red Deer Rebels7235284579206214
Lethbridge Hurricanes7233342371254265
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Western Conference

More information B.C. Division, GP ...
B.C. Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA
y Vancouver Giants72451737100245143
x Kamloops Blazers7240264286245222
x Prince George Cougars7233313574221217
x Chilliwack Bruins7225405257169260
Kelowna Rockets7222415453156245
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More information U.S. Division, GP ...
U.S. Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA
y Everett Silvertips72541512111239142
x Tri-City Americans7247231196240190
x Seattle Thunderbirds72372131188209186
x Spokane Chiefs7236284480232217
Portland Winter Hawks7217521237146316
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Map of WHL, 2006–07
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Wheat Kings
Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon Wheat Kings
Pats
Regina Pats
Regina Pats
Warriors
Moose Jaw Warriors
Moose Jaw Warriors
Raiders
Prince Albert Raiders
Prince Albert Raiders
Blades
Saskatoon Blades
Saskatoon Blades
Broncos
Swift Current Broncos
Swift Current Broncos
Tigers
Medicine Hat Tigers
Medicine Hat Tigers
Hurricanes
Lethbridge Hurricanes
Lethbridge Hurricanes
Rebels
Red Deer Rebels
Red Deer Rebels
Hitmen
Calgary Hitmen
Calgary Hitmen
Ice
Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice
Chiefs
Spokane Chiefs
Spokane Chiefs
Americans
Tri-City Americans
Tri-City Americans
Rockets
Kelowna Rockets
Kelowna Rockets
Blazers
Kamloops Blazers
Kamloops Blazers
Bruins
Chilliwack Bruins
Chilliwack Bruins
Silvertips
Everett Silvertips
Everett Silvertips
Thunderbirds
Seattle Thunderbirds
Seattle Thunderbirds
Winter Hawks
Portland Winter Hawks
Portland Winter Hawks
Cougars
Prince George Cougars
Prince George Cougars
Giants
Vancouver Giants
Vancouver Giants
   East Division
   Central Division
   BC Division
   US Division

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

More information Player, Team ...
Player Team GP G A Pts PIM
Zach HamillEverett Silvertips6932619390
Steve DaSilvaKootenay Ice71385391108
Zach BoychukLethbridge Hurricanes6931609152
Ryan WhiteCalgary Hitmen7234558997
Codey BurkiBrandon Wheat Kings7036498583
Martin HanzalRed Deer Rebels6026598594
Mitch FaddenLethbridge Hurricanes7136488454
Riley HolzapfelMoose Jaw Warriors7239438294
Mark SantorelliChilliwack Bruins7229538246
Mark DerlagoBrandon Wheat Kings7246358134
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Goaltending leaders

Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; SOL = Shootout losses ; GA = Goals against; SO = Total shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

More information Player, Team ...
Player Team GP Min W L SOL GA SO SV% GAA
Tyson SexsmithVancouver Giants513047311489110.9151.79
Leland IrvingEverett Silvertips482802341028711.9291.86
David ReekieRegina/Everett3117962190593.9171.97
Derek YeomansSeattle Thunderbirds553304301591175.9172.12
Taylor DakersKootenay Ice482831331221025.9192.16
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2007 WHL Playoffs

Overview

Conference Quarter-finals Conference Semi-finals Conference Finals WHL Championship
            
C1 Medicine Hat 4
C4 Red Deer 3
C1 Medicine Hat 4
E2 Regina 0
E3 Swift Current 2
E2 Regina 4
C1 Medicine Hat 4
Eastern
C3 Calgary 1
E1 Brandon 4
E4 Prince Albert 1
E1 Brandon 2
C3 Calgary 4
C3 Calgary 4
C2 Kootenay 3
C1 Medicine Hat 4
B1 Vancouver 3
B1 Vancouver 4
B4 Chilliwack 1
B1 Vancouver 4
U3 Seattle 1
U3 Seattle 4
U2 Tri-City 2
B1 Vancouver 4
Western
B3 Prince George 1
U1 Everett 4
U4 Spokane 2
U1 Everett 2
B3 Prince George 4
B3 Prince George 4
B2 Kamloops 0
  • Note: In the first round, the first place team in each division plays the fourth place team; the second place team faces the third. After the first round, the four remaining teams in each conference are re-seeded by regular season record.

Conference quarterfinals

Eastern Conference

More information Brandon vs. Prince Albert, Date ...
Brandon vs. Prince Albert
DateAwayHome
March 23Prince Albert 34 BrandonOT
March 24Prince Albert 23 BrandonOT
Mar 28Brandon 02 Prince Albert
Mar 29Brandon 73 Prince Albert
Mar 31Brandon 42 Prince Albert
Brandon wins 4–1
Regina vs. Swift Current
DateAwayHome
March 23Swift Current 04 Regina
March 24Swift Current 43 Regina
March 27Regina 54 Swift Current
March 28Regina 52 Swift Current
March 30Swift Current 32 Regina
April 1Regina 21 Swift CurrentOT
Regina wins 4–2
Medicine Hat vs. Red Deer
DateAwayHome
March 23Red Deer 62 Medicine Hat
March 24Red Deer 05 Medicine Hat
March 27Medicine Hat 53 Red Deer
March 28Medicine Hat 46 Red Deer
March 30Red Deer 04 Medicine Hat
April 1Medicine Hat 56 Red Deer
April 3Red Deer 02 Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat wins 4–3
Kootenay vs. Calgary
DateAwayHome
March 23Calgary 21 Kootenay
March 24Calgary 24 Kootenay
March 28Kootenay 23 Calgary
March 29Kootenay 45 CalgaryOT
March 31Calgary 04 Kootenay
April 2Kootenay 43 Calgary
April 4Calgary 32 KootenayOT
Calgary wins 4–3
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Western Conference

More information Vancouver vs. Chilliwack, Date ...
Vancouver vs. Chilliwack
DateAwayHome
March 23Chilliwack 45 VancouverOT
March 24Chilliwack 31 Vancouver
March 27Vancouver 40 Chilliwack
March 28Vancouver 51 Chilliwack
March 30Chilliwack 13 Vancouver
Vancouver wins 4–1
Kamloops vs. Prince George
DateAwayHome
March 23Prince George 32 KamloopsOT
March 24Prince George 54 KamloopsOT
March 27Kamloops 34 Prince George
March 28Kamloops 34 Prince GeorgeOT
Prince George wins 4–0
Everett vs. Spokane
DateAwayHome
March 23Spokane 24 Everett
March 24Spokane 23 EverettOT
March 27Everett 23 Spokane
March 28Everett 13 Spokane
March 30Spokane 15 Everett
April 1Everett 41 Spokane
Everett wins 4–2
Tri-City vs. Seattle
DateAwayHome
March 23Seattle 20 Tri-City
March 24Seattle 12 Tri-City
March 27Tri-City 13 Seattle
March 28Tri-City 02 Seattle
March 30Seattle 45 Tri-CityOT
March 31Tri-City 27 Seattle
Seattle wins 4–2
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Conference semifinals

More information Eastern Conference, Medicine Hat vs. Regina ...
Eastern Conference
Medicine Hat vs. Regina
DateAwayHome
April 7Regina 14 Medicine Hat
April 9Regina 27 Medicine Hat
April 11Medicine Hat 21 ReginaOT
April 13Medicine Hat 63 Regina
Medicine Hat wins 4–0
Brandon vs. Calgary
DateAwayHome
April 6Calgary 34 BrandonOT
April 7Calgary 23 Brandon
April 10Brandon 18 Calgary
April 11Brandon 15 Calgary
April 13Calgary 54 BrandonOT
April 15Brandon 14 Calgary
Calgary wins 4–2
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More information Western Conference, Everett vs. Prince George ...
Western Conference
Everett vs. Prince George
DateAwayHome
April 6Prince George 23 Everett
April 7Prince George 23 EverettOT
April 10Everett 15 Prince George
April 11Everett 34 Prince GeorgeOT
April 14Prince George 43 Everett
April 16Everett 28 Prince George
Prince George wins 4–2
Vancouver vs. Seattle
DateAwayHome
April 6Seattle 43 VancouverOT
April 7Seattle 13 Vancouver
April 10Vancouver 92 Seattle
April 11Vancouver 31 Seattle
April 13Seattle 15 Vancouver
Vancouver wins 4–1
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Conference finals

More information Eastern Conference, Western Conference ...
Eastern ConferenceWestern Conference
Medicine Hat vs. Calgary
DateAwayHome
April 20Calgary 02 Medicine Hat
April 21Calgary 14 Medicine Hat
April 23Medicine Hat 24 Calgary
April 25Medicine Hat 31 Calgary
April 27Calgary 34 Medicine HatOT
Medicine Hat wins 4–1
Vancouver vs. Prince George
DateAwayHome
April 20Prince George 23 Vancouver
April 21Prince George 26 Vancouver
April 24Vancouver 41 Prince George
April 25Vancouver 23 Prince GeorgeOT
April 27Prince George 15 Vancouver
Vancouver wins 4–1
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WHL Championship

More information Vancouver vs. Medicine Hat, Date ...
Vancouver vs. Medicine Hat
DateAwayHome
May 4Vancouver 10 Medicine Hat
May 5Vancouver 23 Medicine Hat
May 8Medicine Hat 32 VancouverOT
May 9Medicine Hat 04 Vancouver
May 11Medicine Hat 03 Vancouver
May 13Vancouver 34 Medicine Hat
May 14Vancouver 23 Medicine Hat2OT
Medicine Hat wins 4–3
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Memorial Cup

Main article: 2007 Memorial Cup

The Vancouver Giants hosted the 2007 Memorial Cup tournament, which also featured the WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers. The Plymouth Whalers represented the Ontario Hockey League, and the Lewiston Maineiacs represented the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

The Tigers earned a spot in the Championship game with a 2–1 round robin record, falling 3–1 to the Maineiacs before defeating the Whalers 4–1, and the Giants 1–0. The Giants also finished 2–1, defeating Plymouth 4–3 in overtime and Lewiston 2–1. Their loss to Medicine Hat dropped them into a semifinal game. The Giants prevailed in the semifinal to meet the Tigers in the final, and defeated Medicine Hat 3–1 to take the title.

2006 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge

On November 29, the WHL defeated the Russian Selects 5–3 before a crowd of 4,404 at Chilliwack, British Columbia.

On November 30, the WHL defeated the Russian Selects 8–1 before a crowd of 4,136 at Kamloops, British Columbia.

WHL awards

Four Broncos Memorial Trophy Player of the YearKris RussellMedicine Hat Tigers
Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy Scholastic Player of the YearKeith AulieBrandon Wheat Kings
Jim Donlevy Memorial Trophy Scholastic team of the YearKamloops Blazers
Bob Clarke Trophy Top ScorerZach HamillEverett Silvertips
Brad Hornung Trophy Most Sportsmanlike PlayerAaron GagnonSeattle Thunderbirds
Bill Hunter Trophy Top DefensemanKris RussellMedicine Hat Tigers
Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy Rookie of the YearKyle BeachEverett Silvertips
Del Wilson Trophy Top GoaltenderCarey PriceTri-City Americans
Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy Coach of the YearCory CloustonKootenay Ice
Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy Executive of the YearBob ToryTri-City Americans
Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy Top OfficialAndy Thiessen
St. Clair Group Trophy Marketing/Public Relations AwardBruce VancePrince Albert Raiders
Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy Humanitarian of the YearKyle MoirSwift Current Broncos
WHL Plus-Minus Award Top +/- Statistic, individualJonathon BlumVancouver Giants
WHL Playoff MVP Playoff Most Valuable PlayerMatt KeetleyMedicine Hat Tigers

All-Star teams

More information Eastern Conference, First Team ...
Eastern Conference
First TeamSecond Team
GoalMatt KeetleyMedicine Hat TigersTaylor DakersKootenay Ice
DefenseKris RussellMedicine Hat TigersDavid SchlemkoMedicine Hat Tigers
Mike BustoKootenay IceKarl AlznerCalgary Hitmen
ForwardRyan WhiteCalgary HitmenZach BoychukLethbridge Hurricanes
Steve DaSilvaKootenay IceDarren HelmMedicine Hat Tigers
Riley HolzapfelMoose Jaw WarriorsMartin HanzalRed Deer Rebels
Western Conference
First TeamSecond Team
GoalCarey PriceTri-City AmericansLeland IrvingEverett Silvertips
DefenseCody FransonVancouver GiantsTy WishartPrince George Cougars
Ray MaciasKamloops BlazersThomas Hickey (tied)Seattle Thunderbirds
Jason Fransoo (tied)Everett Silvertips
ForwardAaron GagnonSeattle ThunderbirdsReid JorgensenKamloops Blazers
Peter MuellerEverett SilvertipsColton Yellow HornTri-City Americans
Zach HamillEverett SilvertipsBrock NixonKamloops Blazers
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  • source: Western Hockey League press release

2007 Bantam draft

The 2007 WHL Bantam Draft was the 18th Bantam Draft. It was hosted by the Stampede Park Round-Up Centre on Thursday May 3, 2007, via the internet.

List of first round picks in the bantam draft.
More information #, Player ...
# Player Nationality WHL Team
1 Quinton Howden (LW)  Canada Moose Jaw Warriors (via Portland)
2 Luke Moffatt (C)  United States Kelowna Rockets
3 Mark Pysyk (D)  Canada Edmonton Oil Kings
4 Charles Inglis (C)  Canada Saskatoon Blades
5 Ross Brad Ross (LW)  Canada Portland Winter Hawks (via Moose Jaw)
6 Alex Theriau (D)  Canada Lethbridge Hurricanes
7 Kevin Sundher (C)  Canada Chilliwack Bruins
8 Ryan Aasman (D)  Canada Prince Albert Raiders
9 Christian Magnus (C)  Canada Swift Current Broncos
10 Brett Connolly (C)  Canada Prince George Cougars
11 Connor Redmond (LW)  Canada Red Deer Rebels
12 Michael Betz (LW)  Canada Spokane Chiefs
13 Dominick Favreau (C)  Canada Regina Pats
14 Austin Madaisky (D)  Canada Calgary Hitmen
15 Brendan Ranford (LW)  Canada Kamloops Blazers
16 Erik Fleming (D)  Canada Seattle Thunderbirds
17 Brandon Regier (RW)  Canada Brandon Wheat Kings
18 Mark Reners (RW)  Canada Lethbridge Hurricanes (via Tri-City)
19 Mitch Spooner (D)  Canada Vancouver Giants
20 Drew Czerwonka (LW)  Canada Kootenay Ice
21 Tyler Bunz (G)  Canada Medicine Hat Tigers
22 Kent Simpson (G)  Canada Everett Silvertips
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