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
East Division | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA |
x Swift Current Broncos | 72 | 47 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 101 | 257 | 170 |
x Saskatoon Blades | 72 | 34 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 79 | 216 | 223 |
x Regina Pats | 72 | 32 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 75 | 234 | 255 |
x Prince Albert Raiders | 72 | 26 | 33 | 6 | 7 | 65 | 221 | 257 |
x Moose Jaw Warriors | 72 | 25 | 34 | 9 | 4 | 63 | 221 | 259 |
Brandon Wheat Kings | 72 | 25 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 59 | 212 | 260 |
Central Division | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA |
x Calgary Hitmen | 72 | 58 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 120 | 313 | 182 |
x Kootenay Ice | 72 | 44 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 102 | 275 | 200 |
x Red Deer Rebels | 72 | 32 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 73 | 227 | 229 |
Lethbridge Hurricanes | 72 | 25 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 59 | 220 | 250 |
Medicine Hat Tigers | 72 | 21 | 39 | 6 | 6 | 54 | 222 | 295 |
West Division | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA |
x Spokane Chiefs | 72 | 47 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 100 | 272 | 191 |
x Prince George Cougars | 72 | 43 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 95 | 279 | 228 |
x Seattle Thunderbirds | 72 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 80 | 250 | 221 |
x Kamloops Blazers | 72 | 36 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 78 | 244 | 228 |
x Kelowna Rockets | 72 | 25 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 57 | 193 | 228 |
x Tri-City Americans | 72 | 24 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 57 | 231 | 288 |
Portland Winter Hawks | 72 | 16 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 173 | 296 |
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 | | 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 | |
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 | | 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 | |
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 | | 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 | |
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 | |
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 | | 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 | |
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 | | |
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 | | 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 | |
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 |
All-Star Teams
See also
References