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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.



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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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