Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy
Winners
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References
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The Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the top rookie in the Western Hockey League.
The award is named after Jim Piggott who was the founder of the WHL's Saskatoon Blades, as well as one of the first presidents of the league.
Winners
Season
Player[1]
Team
2017–18
Dylan Cozens
Lethbridge Hurricanes
2016–17
Aleksi Heponiemi
Swift Current Broncos
2015–16
Matthew Phillips
Victoria Royals
2014–15
Nolan Patrick
Brandon Wheat Kings
2013–14
Nick Merkley
Kelowna Rockets
2012–13
Seth Jones
Portland Winterhawks
2011–12
Sam Reinhart
Kootenay Ice
2010–11
Mathew Dumba
Red Deer Rebels
2009–10
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Red Deer Rebels
2008–09
Brett Connolly
Prince George Cougars
2007–08
Brayden Schenn
Brandon Wheat Kings
2006–07
Kyle Beach
Everett Silvertips
2005–06
Peter Mueller
Everett Silvertips
2004–05
Tyler Plante
Brandon Wheat Kings
2003–04
Gilbert Brule
Vancouver Giants
2002–03
Matt Ellison
Red Deer Rebels
2001–02
Braydon Coburn
Portland Winter Hawks
2000–01
Scottie Upshall
Kamloops Blazers
1999–00
Dan Blackburn
Kootenay Ice
1998–99
Pavel Brendl
Calgary Hitmen
1997–98
Marian Hossa
Portland Winter Hawks
1996–97
Donavon Nunweiler
Moose Jaw Warriors
1995–96
Chris Phillips
Prince Albert Raiders
1994–95
Todd Robinson
Portland Winter Hawks
1993–94
Wade Redden
Brandon Wheat Kings
1992–93
Jeff Friesen
Regina Pats
1991–92
Ashley Buckberger
Swift Current Broncos
1990–91
Donevan Hextall
Prince Albert Raiders
1989–90
Petr Nedved
Seattle Thunderbirds
1988–89
Wes Walz
Lethbridge Hurricanes
1987–88
Stu Barnes
New Westminster Bruins
1986–871
(West) Dennis Holland
Portland Winter Hawks
(East) Joe Sakic
Swift Current Broncos
1985–861
(West-tie) Ron Shudra
Kamloops Blazers
(West-tie) Dave Waldie
Portland Winter Hawks
(East) Neil Brady
Medicine Hat Tigers
1984–85
Mark Mackay
Moose Jaw Warriors
1983–84
Cliff Ronning
New Westminster Bruins
1982–83
Dan Hodgson
Prince Albert Raiders
1981–82
Dale Derkatch
Regina Pats
1980–81
Dave Michayluk
Regina Pats
1979–80
Grant Fuhr
Victoria Cougars
1978–79
Kelly Kisio
Calgary Wranglers
1977–78
(tie) Keith Brown
Portland Winter Hawks
(tie) John Ogrodnick
New Westminster Bruins
1976–77
Brian Propp
Brandon Wheat Kings
1975–76
Steve Tambellini
Lethbridge Hurricanes
1974–75
Don Murdoch
Medicine Hat Tigers
1973–74
Cam Connor
Flin Flon Bombers
1972–73
Rick Blight
Brandon Wheat Kings
1971–72
Dennis Sobchuk
Regina Pats
1970–71
Stan Weir
Medicine Hat Tigers
1969–70
Gene Carr
Flin Flon Bombers
1968–69
Ron Williams
Edmonton Oil Kings
1967–68
Ron Fairbrother
Saskatoon Blades
1966–67
Ron Garwasiuk
Regina Pats
- Blue background denotes also named CHL Rookie of the Year
1The WHL handed out separate awards for the East and West divisions.
See also
- CHL Rookie of the Year
Emms Family Award - Ontario Hockey League Rookie of the Year
RDS Cup - Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Rookie of the Year
References
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Winners
Lethbridge Hurricanes
Swift Current Broncos
Victoria Royals
Brandon Wheat Kings
Kelowna Rockets
Portland Winterhawks
Kootenay Ice
Red Deer Rebels
Prince George Cougars
Everett Silvertips
Vancouver Giants
Portland Winter Hawks
Kamloops Blazers
Calgary Hitmen
Moose Jaw Warriors
Prince Albert Raiders
Regina Pats
Seattle Thunderbirds
Lethbridge Hurricanes
New Westminster Bruins
1986–871
1985–861
Medicine Hat Tigers
Victoria Cougars
Calgary Wranglers
Flin Flon Bombers
Edmonton Oil Kings
Saskatoon Blades
1The WHL handed out separate awards for the East and West divisions.
See also
Emms Family Award - Ontario Hockey League Rookie of the Year
RDS Cup - Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Rookie of the Year
References
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