1999–2000 WHL season
The 1999–2000 WHL season was the 34th season for the Western Hockey League. Eighteen teams completed a 72-game season. The Kootenay Ice won the President's Cup.
League notes
- The WHL followed the NHL's lead and adopted the "regulation tie" format that saw a team losing in overtime earn a point.
- Overtime was to be played 4 on 4.
Regular season
Final standings
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes
Goaltending leaders
Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties ; GA = Goals against; SO = Total shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average
2000 WHL Playoffs
- Top eight teams in the Eastern Conference (East and Central divisions) qualified for playoffs
- Top six teams in the Western Conference (division) qualified for the playoffs
Conference quarterfinals
Eastern Conference
Calgary vs. Moose Jaw |
Date | Away | Home |
March 29 | Moose Jaw 4 | 5 Calgary | OT |
March 30 | Moose Jaw 3 | 6 Calgary |
April 1 | Calgary 4 | 2 Moose Jaw |
April 2 | Calgary 8 | 2 Moose Jaw |
Calgary wins series 4–0 |
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Kootenay vs. Red Deer |
Date | Away | Home |
March 30 | Red Deer 4 | 7 Kootenay |
March 31 | Red Deer 0 | 8 Kootenay |
April 2 | Kootenay 7 | 4 Red Deer |
April 3 | Kootenay 2 | 1 Red Deer | OT |
Kootenay wins series 4–0 |
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Swift Current vs. Prince Albert |
Date | Away | Home |
March 30 | Prince Albert 3 | 2 Swift Current |
March 31 | Prince Albert 2 | 6 Swift Current |
April 2 | Swift Current 4 | 2 Prince Albert |
April 3 | Swift Current 2 | 5 Prince Albert |
April 5 | Prince Albert 3 | 6 Swift Current |
April 7 | Swift Current 4 | 3 Prince Albert |
Swift Current wins series 4–2 |
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Saskatoon vs. Regina |
Date | Away | Home |
March 29 | Regina 6 | 4 Saskatoon |
March 31 | Saskatoon 1 | 6 Regina |
April 1 | Regina 0 | 3 Saskatoon |
April 3 | Saskatoon 6 | 3 Regina |
April 5 | Regina 0 | 4 Saskatoon |
April 7 | Saskatoon 2 | 7 Regina |
April 8 | Regina 1 | 5 Saskatoon |
Saskatoon wins series 4–3 |
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Western Conference
Spokane vs. Tri-City |
Date | Away | Home |
March 29 | Tri-City 1 | 8 Spokane |
March 31 | Spokane 6 | 2 Tri-City |
April 1 | Spokane 3 | 2 Tri-City |
April 5 | Tri-City 0 | 2 Spokane |
Spokane wins series 4–0 |
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Seattle vs. Kamloops |
Date | Away | Home |
April 1 | Kamloops 2 | 5 Seattle |
April 2 | Kamloops 2 | 7 Seattle |
April 4 | Seattle 3 | 2 Kamloops |
April 5 | Seattle 5 | 2 Kamloops |
Seattle wins series 4–0 |
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Prince George vs. Kelowna |
Date | Away | Home |
March 31 | Kelowna 4 | 2 Prince George |
April 1 | Kelowna 0 | 4 Prince George |
April 4 | Prince George 4 | 1 Kelowna |
April 5 | Prince George 4 | 2 Kelowna |
April 7 | Kelowna 3 | 4 Prince George | OT |
Prince George wins series 4–1 |
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Conference semifinals
Eastern Conference |
Calgary vs. Saskatoon |
Date | Away | Home |
April 10 | Saskatoon 0 | 7 Calgary |
April 11 | Saskatoon 2 | 6 Calgary |
April 13 | Calgary 6 | 2 Saskatoon |
April 14 | Calgary 4 | 2 Saskatoon |
Calgary wins series 4–0 |
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Kootenay vs. Swift Current |
Date | Away | Home |
April 10 | Swift Current 2 | 1 Kootenay |
April 11 | Swift Current 2 | 6 Kootenay |
April 13 | Kootenay 1 | 2 Swift Current |
April 14 | Kootenay 4 | 2 Swift Current |
April 16 | Swift Current 1 | 6 Kootenay |
April 18 | Kootenay 3 | 1 Swift Current |
Kootenay wins series 4–2 |
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Western Conference |
Prince George vs. Seattle |
Date | Away | Home |
April 13 | Seattle 2 | 5 Prince George |
April 14 | Seattle 0 | 7 Prince George |
April 16 | Prince George 4 | 2 Seattle |
Prince George wins series 3–0 |
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Conference finals
Eastern Conference | Western Conference |
Calgary vs. Kootenay |
Date | Away | Home |
April 21 | Kootenay 2 | 3 Calgary |
April 22 | Kootenay 3 | 2 Calgary |
April 25 | Calgary 2 | 3 Kootenay |
April 26 | Calgary 2 | 3 Kootenay |
April 29 | Kootenay 6 | 5 Calgary | OT |
Kootenay wins series 4–1 |
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Prince George vs. Spokane |
Date | Away | Home |
April 23 | Prince George 4 | 5 Spokane |
April 24 | Prince George 3 | 4 Spokane |
April 25 | Spokane 0 | 3 Prince George |
April 28 | Spokane 4 | 3 Prince George | OT |
April 29 | Spokane 4 | 2 Prince George |
Spokane wins series 4–1 |
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WHL Championship
Kootenay vs. Spokane |
Date | Away | Home |
May 5 | Spokane 3 | 2 Kootenay |
May 6 | Spokane 3 | 2 Kootenay |
May 9 | Kootenay 3 | 2 Spokane |
May 10 | Kootenay 4 | 1 Spokane |
May 12 | Spokane 1 | 2 Kootenay |
May 13 | Kootenay 1 | 0 Spokane |
Kootenay wins series 4–2 |
All-Star game
On January 19, the Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 10–9 at Kelowna, British Columbia before a crowd of 5,420.
WHL awards
Player of the Year - Four Broncos Memorial Trophy: Brad Moran, Calgary Hitmen |
Scholastic Player of the Year - Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy: Chris Nielson, Calgary Hitmen |
Top Scorer - Bob Clarke Trophy: Brad Moran, Calgary Hitmen |
Most Sportsmanlike Player - Brad Hornung Trophy: Trent Hunter, Prince George Cougars |
Top Defenseman - Bill Hunter Trophy: Micki Dupont, Kamloops Blazers |
Rookie of the Year - Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy: Dan Blackburn, Kootenay Ice |
Top Goaltender - Del Wilson Trophy: Bryce Wandler, Swift Current Broncos |
Coach of the Year - Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy: Todd McLellan, Swift Current Broncos |
Executive of the Year - Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy: Tim Speltz, Spokane Chiefs |
Regular season Champions - Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy: Calgary Hitmen |
Top Official - Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy: Mike Hasenfratz |
Marketing/Public Relations Award - St. Clair Group Trophy: Mike Jenkins, Prince Albert Raiders |
Humanitarian of the Year - Chris Nielson, Calgary Hitmen |
WHL Plus-Minus Award: Kenton Smith, Calgary Hitmen |
Playoff Most Valuable Player - airBC Trophy: Dan Blackburn, Kootenay Ice |
See also
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