2005–06 WHL season

The 2005–06 WHL season was the 40th season for the Western Hockey League. Twenty teams completed a 72-game schedule. The Vancouver Giants won the President's Cup.

League notes

The WHL announced that it would adopt many of the new rules put in place by the NHL this season to increase scoring. They are:

  • Shootouts: Ties no longer count in the standings, and are replaced with the shootout. Shootout losses will count as one point in the standings.
  • Tighter standard of officiating, especially as it relates to obstruction fouls.
  • Goaltender restriction zone or the "trapezoid", will be employed. Goaltenders will be forbidden from playing the puck in the corners behind the goal line. A violation will merit a two-minute delay of game penalty.
  • Tag-up Offside rule will be used.
  • The centre ice red line will no longer be considered for the purpose of determining an offside (two-line) pass.
  • Any player who shoots the puck over the glass and out of play from their defensive zone will receive a delay of game penalty.
  • Any team called for icing the puck from within their defensive zone will not be permitted a line change. Unlike the NHL, any team that ices the puck from their half of the neutral zone will be permitted to change.

It is worth noting that the WHL did not move the goal and blue lines to increase the size of the offensive zones like the NHL, as the league felt that the teams did not have enough time to modify their arenas. Thus, only the Calgary Hitmen, who share an arena with the Calgary Flames play using the new alignment. The new standard will be employed by the remaining teams beginning in 2006–07.

Internet Broadcasts

On September 14, 2005, Commissioner Ron Robison announced the league's intention to broadcast the entire 2005-2006 Season and 2006 WHL playoff games via the internet live on a pay-per-view (PPV) broadband basis.[1] Partnering with streaming media company, INSINC, this marked the first time in WHL history that fans, media and scouts were able to watch WHL action online.

Regular season

Eastern Conference

East Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA
x Moose Jaw Warriors7244205396278205
x Saskatoon Blades7241252488232217
x Regina Pats7240271485236234
x Brandon Wheat Kings7230326470218259
Prince Albert Raiders72253611061167228
Central Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA
x Medicine Hat Tigers72471618103257171
x Calgary Hitmen72471834101195155
x Lethbridge Hurricanes7227363663195250
x Swift Current Broncos7224346862175242
Red Deer Rebels7226401558166220

Western Conference

B.C. Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA
x Vancouver Giants72471906100252156
x Kelowna Rockets7246221396243188
x Kootenay Ice7245231394233177
x Prince George Cougars7235312476195195
Kamloops Blazers7234332373179196
U.S. Division GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA
x Everett Silvertips7240272385203158
x Seattle Thunderbirds7235311576186211
x Portland Winter Hawks7232323572204258
x Tri-City Americans7230354367188221
Spokane Chiefs7225395358193254

Scoring leaders

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

Player Team GP G A Pts PIM
Troy BrouwerMoose Jaw Warriors724953102122
Adam CracknellKootenay Ice7242519385
Ian McDonaldTri-City Americans7137559216
Dustin BoydMoose Jaw Warriors6448429034
Justin KellerKelowna Rockets7251378882
Blair JonesMoose Jaw Warriors7235508585
Devin SetoguchiSaskatoon Blades6536478369
Darren HelmMedicine Hat Tigers7041387937
Ryan RussellKootenay Ice7233427530
Chad KlassenSpokane/Saskatoon6827487561

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

Player Team GP Min W L SOL GA SO SV% GAA
Justin PoggeCalgary Hitmen543237381249311.9261.72
Dustin SladeVancouver Giants5533193613510511.9121.90
Leland IrvingEverett Silvertips673791372331214.9251.91
Matt KeetleyMedicine Hat Tigers623741421451306.9162.09
Taylor DakersKootenay Ice47267130151948.9262.11

2006 WHL Playoffs

Overview

Conference Quarter-finals Conference Semi-finals Conference Finals WHL Championship
            
C1 Medicine Hat 4
C4 Swift Current 0
C1 Medicine Hat 4
E2 Saskatoon 0
E3 Regina 2
E2 Saskatoon 4
C1 Medicine Hat 1
Eastern
E1 Moose Jaw 4
C2 Calgary 4
C3 Lethbridge 2
C2 Calgary 3
E1 Moose Jaw 4
E4 Brandon 2
E1 Moose Jaw 4
E1 Moose Jaw 0
B1 Vancouver 4
B1 Vancouver 4
B4 Prince George 1
B1 Vancouver 4
U3 Portland 1
U3 Portland 4
U2 Seattle 3
B1 Vancouver 4
Western
U1 Everett 0
B2 Kelowna 4
B3 Kootenay 2
B2 Kelowna 2
U1 Everett 4
U4 Tri-City 1
U1 Everett 4

Eastern Conference

Moose Jaw vs. Brandon
DateAwayHome
March 24Brandon 15 Moose Jaw
March 25Brandon 21 Moose Jaw
March 27Moose Jaw 23 Brandon
March 30Moose Jaw 41 Brandon
April 2Brandon 01 Moose Jaw
April 4Moose Jaw 50 Brandon
Moose Jaw wins 4–2
Saskatoon vs. Regina
DateAwayHome
March 24Regina 23 SaskatoonOT
March 25Regina 14 Saskatoon
March 28Saskatoon 45 ReginaOT
March 29Saskatoon 53 Regina
March 31Regina 52 Saskatoon
April 4Saskatoon 51 Regina
Saskatoon wins 4–2
Medicine Hat vs. Swift Current
DateAwayHome
March 24Swift Current 25 Medicine Hat
March 25Swift Current 17 Medicine Hat
March 28Medicine Hat 71 Swift Current
March 29Medicine Hat 32 Swift CurrentOT
Medicine Hat wins 4–0
Calgary vs. Lethbridge
DateAwayHome
March 24Calgary 32 Lethbridge
March 25Calgary 25 Lethbridge
March 28Lethbridge 64 Calgary
March 30Lethbridge 12 Calgary
April 1Lethbridge 2 3 CalgaryOT
April 2Calgary 32 LethbridgeOT
Calgary wins 4–2

Western Conference

Vancouver vs. Prince George
DateAwayHome
March 24Prince George 03 Vancouver
March 25Prince George 20 Vancouver
March 28Vancouver 60 Prince George
March 29Vancouver 32 Prince GeorgeOT
April 1Prince George 25 Vancouver
Vancouver wins 4–1
Kelowna vs. Kootenay
DateAwayHome
March 24Kootenay 32 Kelowna2OT
March 25Kootenay 15 Kelowna
March 28Kelowna 34 Kootenay
March 29Kelowna 54 Kootenay
March 31Kootenay 14 Kelowna
April 2Kelowna 52 Kootenay
Kelowna wins 4–2
Everett vs. Tri-City
DateAwayHome
March 24Tri-City 04 Everett
March 25Tri-City 21 Everett
March 28Everett 21 Tri-CityOT
March 29Everett 41 Tri-City
March 31Tri-City 02 Everett
Everett wins 4–1
Seattle vs Portland
DateAwayHome
March 24Portland 58 Seattle
March 25Portland 10 Seattle
March 28Seattle 12 Portland
March 31Seattle 63 Portland
April 1Portland 32 Seattle
April 4Seattle 52 Portland
April 5Portland 43 SeattleOT
Portland wins 4–3

Conference semifinals

Eastern Conference
Medicine Hat vs. Saskatoon
DateAwayHome
April 7Saskatoon 15 Medicine Hat
April 8Saskatoon 34 Medicine Hat3OT
April 11Medicine Hat 32 SaskatoonOT
April 12Medicine Hat 31 Saskatoon
Medicine Hat wins 4–0
Calgary vs. Moose Jaw
DateAwayHome
April 8Moose Jaw 03 Calgary
April 9Moose Jaw 32 CalgaryOT
April 11Calgary 24 Moose Jaw
April 12Calgary 20 Moose Jaw
April 14Moose Jaw 34 CalgaryOT
April 16Calgary 13 Moose Jaw
April 19Moose Jaw 31 Calgary
Moose Jaw wins 4–3
Western Conference
Kelowna vs. Everett
DateAwayHome
April 7Everett 53 Kelowna
April 9Everett 23 Kelowna
April 11Kelowna 02 Everett
April 12Kelowna 23 Everett
April 14Everett 23 Kelowna2OT
April 16Kelowna 26 Everett
Everett wins 4–2
Vancouver vs. Portland
DateAwayHome
April 7Portland 10 Vancouver
April 8Portland 17 Vancouver
April 12Vancouver 43 PortlandOT
April 13Vancouver 31 Portland
April 16Portland 02 Vancouver
Vancouver wins 4–1

Conference finals

Eastern ConferenceWestern Conference
Medicine Hat vs. Moose Jaw
DateAwayHome
April 21Moose Jaw 32 Medicine Hat
April 22Moose Jaw 43 Medicine HatOT
April 25Medicine Hat 53 Moose Jaw
April 26Medicine Hat 13 Moose Jaw
April 28Moose Jaw 43 Medicine HatOT
Moose Jaw wins 4–1
Vancouver vs. Everett
DateAwayHome
April 21Everett 24 Vancouver
April 22Everett 02 Vancouver
April 25Vancouver 50 Everett
April 27Vancouver 50 Everett
Vancouver wins 4–0

WHL Championship

Vancouver vs. Moose Jaw
DateAwayHome
May 5Moose Jaw 15 Vancouver
May 6Moose Jaw 57 Vancouver
May 8Vancouver 21 Moose Jaw
May 9Vancouver 63 Moose Jaw
Vancouver wins 4–0

ADT Canada-Russia Challenge

On November 30, Team WHL defeated the Russian Selects 9–2 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan before a crowd of 5,572.

On December 1, Team WHL defeated the Russian Selects 3–1 in Regina, Saskatchewan before a crowd of 4,662.

The WHL has an all-time record of 6–0 against the Russian Selects since the tournament began in 2003–04.

WHL awards

Player of the Year - Four Broncos Memorial Trophy: Justin Pogge, Calgary Hitmen
Scholastic Player of the Year - Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy: Brennen Wray, Moose Jaw Warriors
Top Scorer - Bob Clarke Trophy: Troy Brouwer, Moose Jaw Warriors
Most Sportsmanlike Player - Brad Hornung Trophy: Kris Russell, Medicine Hat Tigers
Top Defenseman - Bill Hunter Trophy: Kris Russell, Medicine Hat Tigers
Rookie of the Year - Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy: Peter Mueller, Everett Silvertips
Top Goaltender - Del Wilson Trophy: Justin Pogge, Calgary Hitmen
Coach of the Year - Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy: Willie Desjardins, Medicine Hat Tigers
Executive of the Year - Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy: Scott Bonner, Vancouver Giants
Regular season champions - Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy: Medicine Hat Tigers
Top Official - Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy: Kyle Rehman
Marketing/Public Relations Award - St. Clair Group Trophy: Dave Andjelic, Medicine Hat Tigers
Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy - Wacey Rabbit, Saskatoon Blades
WHL Plus-Minus Award: Paul Albers, Vancouver Giants
Playoff Most Valuable Player - airBC Trophy: Gilbert Brule, Vancouver Giants

All-Star Teams

Eastern Conference
First TeamSecond Team
GoalJustin PoggeCalgary HitmenMatt KeetleyMedicine Hat Tigers
DefenseKris RussellMedicine Hat TigersKyle DeckRegina Pats
Brett CarsonCalgary HitmenJeff SchultzCalgary Hitmen
ForwardDustin BoydMoose Jaw WarriorsKyle ChipchuraPrince Albert Raiders
Troy BrouwerMoose Jaw WarriorsBlair JonesMoose Jaw Warriors
Darren HelmMedicine Hat TigersDevin SetoguchiSaskatoon Blades
Western Conference
First TeamSecond Team
GoalDustin SladeVancouver GiantsLeland IrvingEverett Silvertips
DefensePaul AlbersVancouver GiantsCody FransonVancouver Giants
Shaun HeshkaEverett SilvertipsLogan StephensonTri-City Americans
ForwardBlake ComeauKelowna RocketsGilbert BruleVancouver Giants
Justin KellerKelowna RocketsAdam CracknellKootenay Ice
Ian McDonaldTri-City AmericansBrandon DubinskyPortland Winter Hawks
  • source: Western Hockey League press release

2006 Bantam draft

The 2006 WHL Bantam Draft took place in Calgary, Alberta on Thursday May 4. It was the 17th annual draft to take place.

List of first round picks in the bantam draft.
# Player Nationality WHL Team
1 Jared Cowen (D)  Canada Spokane Chiefs
2 Landon Ferraro (C)  Canada Red Deer Rebels
3 Ryan Howse (LW)  Canada Chilliwack Bruins
4 Cole Penner (LW)  Canada Prince Albert Raiders
5 Jimmy Bubnick (C)  Canada Kamloops Blazers
6 Cody Eakin (C)  Canada Swift Current Broncos
7 Carter Ashton (LW)  Canada Lethbridge Hurricanes
8 Jason Gardiner (C/LW)  Canada Tri-City Americans
9 Brayden Schenn (C)  Canada Brandon Wheat Kings
10 Riley Boychuk (LW)  Canada Portland Winter Hawks
11 Steve Chaffin (D)  Canada Seattle Thunderbirds
12 Stefan Elliott (D)  Canada Prince George Cougars
13 Kellan Tochkin (RW)  Canada Everett Silvertips
14 Brett Miller (RW)  Canada Regina Pats
15 Mitch Berg (D)  Canada Saskatoon Blades
16 Nathan Lieuwen (G)  Canada Kootenay Ice
17 Justin Maylan (RW)  Canada Moose Jaw Warriors
18 Tyson Barrie (D)  Canada Kelowna Rockets
19 Evander Kane (LW)  Canada Vancouver Giants
20 Chase Schaber (LW)  Canada Calgary Hitmen
21 Cody Carlson (D)  Canada Medicine Hat Tigers

See also

References

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