WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL STARS

GOALTENDERS

 

Josh Harding, Regina Pats

Birthdate: 06/18/84

Hometown: Regina, SK

Height: 6-1

Weight: 170

Status: Selected in the second round, 38th overall, by the Minnesota in the 2002.

 

Personal info: Favorite opposing arena to play in is the Moose Jaw Civic Center…Enjoys golf and watching movies…Favorite movie is Super Troopers…Enjoys reading Maxim magazine…Favorite pre-game meal is wings and fries…Most memorable hockey moment was being drafted in the NHL this past summer …  Lists Jose Theodore of the Montreal Canadiens as his favorite hockey player …  After hockey, he would like to pursue becoming a player agent.

 

2001-02 season: Harding played in 42 games posting a 27-13-1 record with a  2.39 GAA and .906 SV% … Had four shutouts, which tied him for the league lead … His 2.39 GAA was second best in the league and was a club record for a single season … With 27 wins he finished fourth in goaltender wins … Was the Hershey Cup MVP in Red Deer last season … The Western Conference nominee for Rookie of the Year … Harding played in six games in the playoffs posting a 2-4 record with a 2.95 GAA … Prior to the WHL:  Played midget AAA for the Regina Pat Canadians … Named the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Goalie of the year in 2000-01 …

Selected by the Pats in the third round (53rd overall) in the 1999 Bantam Draft.

 

 

Cam Ward, Red Deer Rebels

Birthdate: February 29, 1984

Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB
Status: Selected in the first round, 25th overall, by Carolina in 2002

 

Personal info: Enjoys golf, music, boating... If he wasn't playing hockey he'd be a pro golfer... Best advice: "The more fun you have, the better you do"... Was born on February 29th of a leap year... Lists Friends as his favorite TV show ... favorite food is pizza... Favorite NHL team is the Carolina Hurricanes... Favorite NHL player is Curtis Joseph

 

2001-02 season: Ward played in 46 games posting a 30-11-4 record with a 2.27 GAA and .911 SV% … Had one shutout … Led the league in GAA … Finished second in wins … Fifth in SV% … Stared all 23 of the Rebels’ playoff games posting a 14-9 record and 2.12 GAA  … Was the Rebels' rookie of the year in 2001-02 … Named the WHL's top goalie and was on the Eastern Conference First All-Star Team in 2001-02 … 2000-01 season: Called up for one game and recorded a shutout … Prior to the WHL: Played midget AAA for Sherwood Park … Played in the AMHL all-star game in 2001... Won the Bill Ranford Trophy as the top Alberta Midget AAA goaltender in 2000-01 … Selected by the Rebels in the fourth round (63rd overall) in the 1999 Bantam Draft.




 

DEFENCEMEN

Johnny Boychuk, Calgary Hitmen

Birthdate: 01/19/1984

Hometown: Edmonton, AB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 210

Status: Selected in the second round, 61st overall, by Colorado in 2002

 
Personal info:
Enjoys music, golf, water sports and playing his guitar … Career highlight is the 2002 NHL Entry Draft … Johnny was voted the Most Popular Player by Hitmen Fans in 2001.

 

2001-02 season: Boychuk played in 70 games registering eight goals and 32 assists for 40 points … Had 85 minutes in penalties and was plus-12 … Scored one powerplay goal and one game-winning goal … 2000-01 Season: Played in 66 games and picked up four goals and eight assists for 12 points …  Had 61 PIM … Prior to the WHL: Played in the Alberta Midget Hockey League … Selected by the Hitmen in the first round (18th overall) in the 1999 Bantam Draft.

 

 

Doug Lynch, Red Deer Rebels

Birthdate: 04/04/83

Hometown: Coquitlam, BC

Height: 6-3

Weight: 210

Status: Selected in the second round, 43rd overall, by Edmonton in 2001
 

Personal info: Current captain of the Rebels … Nicknames are Dougie or Lyncher ... Hobbies include golf and watching movies... Best advice: "Winning is contagious"... Plays the piano... Favorite TV show is Seinfeld... Favorite food is chicken parmagiana ... If he wasn't playing hockey, he'd be involved in business... Favorite NHL team is the Edmonton Oilers... Favorite NHL player is Adam Foote... Has three younger brothers who also play hockey.

 

2001-02 season: Played in 71 games recording 21 goals and 27 assists for 48 points … Was a plus-27 and had 202 PIM … Had 16 power play goals and three game-winning goals … played on the WHL East all-star team in 2002 … co-winner of the Rebels' Best Defenceman Award in 2001-02 …played in 22 playoff games totaling five goals and four assists … 2000-01 Season:

Played 72 games and had 12 goals and 37 assists … Wore an 'A' at the 2001 CHL Top Prospects Game … Was on Red Deer’s Memorial Cup wining team … 1999-00 Season: Appeared in 65 games tallying nine goals and five assists … Was captain and won bronze with Team Pacific at World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in 2000 … Prior to the WHL:  Played bantam in Coquitlam, B.C. … Was the Rebels' first pick (7th overall) in the 1998 Bantam Draft.

 


Nathan Paetsch, Moose Jaw Warriors

Birthdate: 03/30/1983

Hometown: Leroy, SK

Height: 6-0

Weight: 185

Status: Selected in the second round, 58th overall, by Washington in 2001

Personal info: Hobbies include golf and tennis … Best advice: “Never Give Up” … Lists Friends as his favorite TV show … Favorite player is Wayne Gretzky … the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary is his favorite opposing rink to play in … Favorite NHL team is the Washington Capitals … Most memorable moment was representing Canada at the World Juniors.

 

2001-02 season: Played in 59 games scoring 16 goals and notching 36 assists for 52 points … Had eight power-play goals, one shorthanded goal and one game winner … Had 86 PIM … Was a member of Canada’s silver medal team at the 2001-02 world junior hockey championships … 2000-01 Season: Appeared in 70 games registering eight goals and 54 assists … Had 118 PIM … 1999-00 Season: Had nine goals and 35 assists in 68 games played …  Prior to the WHL: Played for the Tisdale Trojans of the Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League … Was the Warriors' first pick (5th overall) in the 1998 Bantam Draft.

 

 

Brent Seabrook, Lethbridge Hurricanes

Birthdate: 04/20/1985

Hometown: Delta, BC

Height: 6-2

Weight: 221

Status: Eligible for 2003 NHL Entry Draft

Personal info: Hobbies include golfing and jet-skiing … Best advice Brent has

received: "Never get too high or too low." … Lists Chris Pronger as his favorite NHL player … Sport Mart Place in Kamloops is his favorite opposing rink to play in.

 

2001-02 season: Had six goals and 33 assists for 39 points in 67 games … Scored four power-play goals and two game-winning goals … Had 70 PIM and was a plus-4 … Captain of Canada’s gold medal-winning team at the 2002 Eight Nations Tournament … Hurricanes Rookie of the Year … 2000-01 Season: Was called up for four games with the Hurricanes … Prior to the WHL: Played Junior B in Delta … Was the Hurricanes' first pick (6th overall) in the 2000 Bantam Draft.

 

 

Ian White, Swift Current Broncos

Birthdate: 04/06/1984

Hometown: Steinbach, MB

Height: 5-10

Weight: 175

Status: Selected in the sixth round, 191st overall by Toronto in 2002

 

Personal info: Hockey career began at age 5 with the Steinbach Millers … Lists Joe Sakic as his favorite NH L player, Pat Quinn as his favorite coach, and the Toronto Maple Leafs as his favorite team … Enjoys golfing and working out in the off-season … Favorite food is lasagna … The Rock is his favorite movie, and Friends is his favorite TV show … First year in the WHL playoffs is his most memorable hockey experience.

 

2001-02 season: Led all WHL defencemen in scoring with 32 goals and 47 assists for 79 points in 70 games … Had 23 powerplay goals and four game winners … Was a plus-9 … Was the recipient of the WHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Player Award … Selected to the Eastern Conference’s Second All-Star team … Played in the 2002 Hershey Cup for the Eastern Conference … Attended Canada’s 2002 world junior summer evaluation camp in Halifax, NS … 2000-01 Season: Played in 69 games notching 12 goals and 31 assists … Appeared in 19 playoff games and had 5 points … Prior to the WHL: Played for Eastman of the Manitoba Midget Hockey League … Was selected by the  Broncos' in the fifth round (83rd overall) in the 1999 Bantam Draft.



Jeff Woywitka, Red Deer Rebels

Birthdate: 11/01/1983

Hometown: Vermillion, AB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 200

Status: Selected in the first round, 27th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2001
 

Personal info: Nickname is Woyzy ... Hobbies include fishing and bull riding... If he wasn't playing hockey he'd be a deep sea diver... Best advice: "Why do something tomorrow when you can do it today?"... Has his green certificate in farming ... Favorite TV show is The Simpsons... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite NHL team is the Philadelphia Flyers... Favorite hockey player is Ray Bourque.

 

2001-02 Season: Had 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points in 72 games … Was plus-28 and had 109 PIM … Scored four powerplay goals and two game winners … Had 12 points in 23 playoff games … Played on the WHL’s Eastern Conference All-star team … Co-winner of the Rebels' Best Defenceman Award in 2001-02 … 2000-01 Season: Notched seven goals and 35 points in 72 games … Had 113 PIM … Was an assistant captain for Team Cherry in the 2001 CHL Top Prospects Game … Won the WHL Championship and Memorial Cup with the Rebels … 1999-00 Season: Had four goals and 16 points during his rookie campaign … Prior to the WHL: Played Midget AA in Wainright, AB … Was added to the Rebels’ protected list in 1998.




 

FORWARDS


David Bararuk, Moose Jaw Warriors

Birthdate: 05/26/1983

Hometown: Moose Jaw, SK

Height: 6-1

Weight:184

Status: Selected in the 5th round, 147th overall, by Dallas in 2002

 

Personal info: Favorite WHL rink is the Moose Jaw Civic Centre … Lists Mike Comrie as the toughest player to play against … Favorite Movie is Dumb and Dumber … Hobbies include golf, working out … Favorite NHL team is the Dallas Stars … Best advice:  "Hard work and a positive attitude pay off" … Most memorable hockey moment was being drafted by the Dallas Stars … Is the youngest of three children … Older brother Kelly plays college hockey in New York.

 

2001-02 season: Led the Warriors in scoring with 33 goals and 29 assists for 62 points in 72 games … Scored eight power play markers, five shorthanded goals and seven game winners … Was plus-10 and had 31 PIM … Had five points in 12 playoff games … 2000-01 Season: Registered six goals and nine assists in 53 games … Had 9 PIM … 1999-00 Season: Had 2 assists in 21 games … Prior to the WHL: Played for the midget AAA Moose Jaw Warriors in the Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League … Was selected by the Warriors in the sixth round (98th overall) in the 1998 Bantam Draft.

 


Ryan Craig, Brandon Wheat Kings

Birthdate: 01/06/1982

Hometown: Abbotsford, BC

Height: 6-2

Weight: 203

Status: Selected in the 8th round, 255th overall, by Tampa Bay in 2002

 

Personal info: Currently the Wheat Kings captain... Is an excellent golfer ... A big fan of the television show Everybody Loves Raymond ... Lists Denzel Washington as his favorite actor and John Q as his favorite motion picture ... His two favorite NHL clubs are Tampa Bay and the Vancouver Canucks ... Favorite NHL player is Detroit Red Wings' captain Steve Yzerman ...Hockey highlight: 2002 Wheat Kings' WHL playoff run.

 

2001-02 season: In 52 games he had 29 goals and 35 assists for 64 points … Had 13 power play goals and three game-winning markers … Was plus-19 and had 52 PIM … Had 11 goals and 10 assists in 21 playoff games … Named the Wheat Kings MVP … 2000-01 Season: Notched 38 goals and 33 assists in 70 games … Had 49 PIM … 1999-2000 Season:  Played in 65 games …  Had 17 goals and 19 assists … 1998-99 Season:  Had 23 points, including 11 goals in his rookie season … Prior to the WHL:  Played bantam hockey in Abbotsford … Was selected by Brandon in the second round (34th overall) in the 1997 Bantam Draft.

 


Owen Fussey, Calgary Hitmen

Birthdate: 04/02/1983

Hometown: Winnipeg, MB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 190

Status: Selected in the 3rd round, 90th overall, by Washington in 2001

 

Personal info: Enjoys weightlifting, kayaking and roller hockey … His favourite book is Lord of the Flies … Career highlight is attending Washington Capitals Training Camp

 

2001-02 season: Finished third on the Hitmen in scoring with 43 goals and 27 assists for 70 points in 72 games … Had nine power play and 4 shorthanded goals …  five game-winning goals … Was plus-16 and had 61 PIM … Had four points in seven playoff games … Attended Canada’s 2002 world junior summer evaluation camp in Halifax, NS … 2000-01 Season: Played 48 games and tallied 15 goals and 10 assists … Had three points in 12 playoff games … 1999-00 Season: Had 13 points in 51 games Prior to the WHL: Played for the Winnipeg Warriors of the Manitoba Midget Hockey League … Was selected by the Hitmen in the second round ( 27th overall) in the 1998 Bantam Draft.

 

 

Carsen Germyn, Red Deer Rebels

Birthdate: 02/22/1982       

Hometown: Campbell River, BC

Height: 5-10

Weight: 185

Status: Free Agent

Personal info: Nicknames are Cars, Germs or Rat ... Enjoys fishing and golf... Was traded to Red Deer with Jason Stone for Shane Bendera ... If he wasn't playing hockey he would be a fireman... Best advice: "Play every shift like it's your last" ... favorite TV show is CSI ... Favorite food is pasta ... Favorite NHL team is the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Favorite NHL player is Mark Messier.

 

2001-02 season:  Had 33 goals and 43 assists for 76 points in 60 games last year …  Scored15 powerplay goals and three shorthanded and game-winning goals … Traded to the Rebels from Kelowna on Dec. 18, 2001 … Tied for Rebels lead with 12 assists in 2002 playoffs... Won the Rebels' Player's Award in 2001-02... Earned a pro tryout with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2002 … 2000-01 Season: Had 87 points in 71 games with the Kelowna Rockets … 1999-00 Season: Played in 71 games scoring 16 goals and notching 29 assists with the Rockets … 1998-99 Season:  In his rookie year Germyn had six goals and 10 assists in 59 games with the Rockets … Prior to the WHL: Played for Notre Dame in the Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League … Was selected by Kelowna in the ninth round (146th overall) in the 1997 Bantam Draft.

 


Boyd Gordon, Red Deer Rebels

Birthdate: 12/19/1983

Hometown: Regina, SK

Height: 6-0

Weight: 195

Status: Selected in the first round, 17th overall, by the Washington Capitals in 2002

Personal info: Nickname is Gordo ... Hobbies include baseball, tennis, music... Best advice: "It's not what you say, it's how you say it" ... Favorite food is chicken and rice... Favorite NHL team is the Washington Capitals ... Favorite NHL player is Jeremy Roenick ... Older brother Rhett played four seasons with the Regina Pats and now plays pro in Europe.

 

2001-02 season: Had 22 goals and 29 assists for 51 points in 66 games … Tallied seven powerplay goals and 2 game-winning goals … Was plus-20 … Played for Team Cherry in the 2002 CHL Top Prospects Game, tallying 2 assists … Tied for Rebels lead for assists (12) in 2002 playoffs … 2000-01 Season: Played in 72 games picking up 12 goals and 27 assists … Named Red Deer's Most Improved Player for 2000-01 … Won the WHL Championship and Memorial Cup with the Rebels … 1999-00 Season: Registered 10 goals and 26 assists in his rookie season … Prior to the WHL:  Helped the Regina Flyers win provincial the Saskatchewan championship in bantam … Was selected by Red Deer in the fifth round (76th overall) in the 1998 Bantam Draft.

 

 

Igor Pohanka, Prince Albert Raiders

Birthdate: 07/05/1983

Hometown: Piestany, Slovakia

Height: 6-3

Weight: 199

Status: Selected in the 2nd round, 44th overall, by New Jersey in 2002. This past summer his rights were traded to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

 

Personal info: Lists Radiers graduate Mike Modano as his favorite hockey player … Started playing hockey at age 6 in Slovakia … Hockey highlight is playing for Slovakia at the 2002 World Junior Championships … List his favorite food as steak.

 

2001-02 season: Led the Raiders in scoring with 25 goals and 43 assists for 68 points in 58 games … Scored four power-play goals, one shorthanded marker and four game winners … Had 18 PIM … Played for Slovakia at the World Juniors … 2000-01 Season: Notched 16 goals and 33 assists in 70 games … Prior to the WHL:  Played junior in Bratislava, Slovkia … Was selected by the Raiders in the first round (23rd overall) in the 2000 CHL Import Draft.

 

 

Joffrey Lupul, Medicine Hat Tigers

Birthdate: 09/23/1983

Hometown: Edmonton, AB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 201

Status: Selected in the first round, 7th overall, by Anaheim in 2002

 

Personal info: Is known to his teammates as "Loops" … Started playing hockey at the age of 3 in his family's backyard rink in Edmonton … Lists his favorite NHL players as Mike Modano and Jay Bouwmeester … Kingpin is his favorite movie and Friends is his favorite television show … Named Enmax Centre in Lethbridge as his favorite opposition rink in the WHL to play in.

 

2001-02 season: Led the WHL and Tigers in goals scored last season with 56 goals … He added 50 assists for 106 points, tops on the Tigers … Found the twine 19 times on the power play, added eight shorthanded markers and scored the game winner five times … 2000-01 Season: Played 69 games, scoring 30 goals and adding 26 points for 56 points … Collected 16 power-play goals and three game winners … Prior to the WHL: Played for Fort Saskatachewan AAA Midgets where he led the Alberta Midget Hockey League in scoring with 73 points in 34 games during the 1999-00 season … Was listed by the Tigers in 1999.

 

 

Warren Peters, Saskatoon Blades

Birthdate: 07/10/1982

Hometown: Saskatoon, SK

Height: 6-1

Weight: 188

Status: Selected in the 8th round, 255th overall, by Tampa Bay in 2002

 

Personal info: Favorite saying or slogan is “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” … Says he has too many superstitions to count … Known as “Petey” by friends and acquaintances … Favorite NHL team is anybody but the Canadiens … Favorite NHL player is Theoren Fleury … Besides hockey, his favorite other sport is golf … Warren is bilingual … His first job was with MidWest Driveways of Saskatoon.

 

2001-02 season: Was second in Blades scoring with 34 goals and 26 assists for 60 points in 72 games … Had 115 PIM … Scored 13 power play goals, two shorthanded and five game winners … Registered five points in seven playoff games … 2000-01 Season: Had 27 goals and 14 assists in 63 games … Had 111 PIM … 1999-00 Season: In 70 games he had 11 goals and 17 assists with 97 PIM … 1998-99: Had 14 points in 53 games … Prior to the WHL: Played Bantam in Winnipeg … Was selected by the Blades in the second round (21st overall) in the 1997 Bantam Draft.

 

 

Brandon Segal, Calgary Hitmen

Birthdate: 07/12/1983

Hometown: North Delta, BC

Height: 6-2

Weight: 210

Status: Selected in the 4th round, 102nd overall, by Nashville in 2002

 

Personal info: Likes to play baseball, golf, and street hockey … Favorite book is The Stand … Most memorable hockey moment is NHL Draft Day 2002 … Brandon goes to the Alberta Children's Hospital on the first Monday of every month where he takes part in the Playroom activities and makes room to room visits.

 

2001-02 season: Second in Hitmen scoring with 43 goals and 40 assists for 83 points in 71 games … Led the team with a plus-17 rating … Had 122 PIM … Led the team with 18 power play goals … Notched seven game-winning goals … Played for the Eastern Conference in Hershey Cup … Attended Canada’s 2002 world junior summer evaluation camp in Halifax, NS … 2000-01 Season:  Had 16 goals and 11 assists in 72 games … Had 103 PIM … 1999-00 Season: Played 44 games in his rookie year tallying eight points … Prior to the WHL: Was selected by Calgary in the second round (30th overall) in the 1998 Bantam Draft.

 

 

Chris St. Jacques, Medicine Hat Tigers

Birthdate: 01/22/1983

Hometown: Edmonton, AB

Height: 5-8

Weight: 181

Status: Free Agent

 

Personal info: Goes by the nickname of  "Jocko" … Started playing hockey at the age in 4 in Edmonton, AB … Favorite NHL player is Sergei Fedorov … Favorite WHL opposition rink to play in is Lethbridge … Likes to play golf, tennis and street hockey in the off season along with working out … Most memorable moment in hockey to date is winning the city and provincial championships in pee wee 1 with the North East Zone Braves in Edmonton, AB.

 

2001-02 Season: Played in only 45 games due to a broken hand, scoring 30 goals and adding 40 assists for 70 points … Picked up nine power-play goals, one shorthanded goal and two game-winning goals … Collected 54 PIM … 2000-01 Season: Played in 70 games, led the team in goal scoring with 37 goals, notched 36 assists for 73 points … Collected nine goals on the power play, scored three shorthanded goals and six game winners … Represented Canada on the 2000 Under 18 national team that won gold at the Four Nations Cup tournament in the Czech Republic in August 2000 … Also played for Team Pacific in the 2000 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge in Timmons, Ontario … Prior to the WHL: Played for Maple Leafs Athletic Club Bantams in

Edmonton … Was selected in the 4th round, 72nd overall in the 1998 WHL Bantam

Draft by the Tigers.

 

 

Jordin Tootoo, Brandon Wheat Kings

Birthdate: 02/02/1983

Hometown: Rankin Inlet, NV

Height: 5-9

Weight: 189

Status: Selected in the 4th round, 98th overall, by Nashville in 2001

 

Personal info: Has been chosen by the fans as the club’s Most Popular Player for three years running … Nickname is "Toots"...Favorite hobbies include hunting and fishing ... Enjoys watching the Discovery Channel in his free time ... Of all the NHL players that he has seen over the years, he still lists former Maple Leaf captain Wendel Clark as his favorite NHL player ... Favorite NHL team the Nashville Predators ... Among his most memorable hockey moments - being drafted by the Predators in the 2001 NHL draft and serving as captain for the Canadian Under 18 Team that captured the gold medal in 2000.

 

2001-02 Season: Led the Wheat Kings in scoring with 32 goals and 39 assists for 71 points in 64 games … Had 272 PIM … Registered 7 power play goals, 0ne shorthanded and 6 game-winning goals … Had seven points in 16 playoff games … Played for the WHL’s Eastern Conference team in the Hershey Cup All-Star Series … Attended Canada’s 2002 world junior summer evaluation camp in Halifax, NS … 2000-01 season: Tallied 20 goals and 28 assists in 60 games … Had 172 PIM … 1999-00 Season: Had 16 points in his rookie season … Prior to the WHL: Played for the OCN Blizzard in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League … Was selected by the Wheat Kings in the third round (43rd overall) in the 1998 Bantam Draft.

 

 

Greg Watson, Prince Albert Raiders

Birthdate:03/02/1983

Hometown: Calgary, AB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 196

Status: Selected in the second round, 34th overall, by Florida in 2001, traded to the Ottawa Senators, September, 2002.

 

Personal info: Nickname is Watty ... His favorite hockey player is Cam Neely ... Likes to eat Japenese Food ... Favorite Television show is Everyone Loves Raymond...Hockey Highlight is winning the gold medal with the Canadian Under 18 Team at the World Championships in 2000.

 

2001-02 season: Season ended after 52 games due to a recurring back injury ... Had 52 points (22 goals, 30 assists) and was leading the Raiders in scoring when his season ended … 2000-01 Season: Was named the MVP of the Top Prospects Game played in his hometown of Calgary ... Finished third in Raider team scoring with 22 goals and 28 assists for 50 points in 71 games played...Tied for the team lead in power play goals (10)... Prior to the WHL: Started hockey at age 6 in Calgary ... Last team before the Raiders was the Calgary Midget AAA

Buffaloes ... Was the Raiders first round WHL Bantam Draft Selection (4th overall).

 

 

 

 

 

Derniθre addition

Tim Konsorada, Brandon Wheat Kings

 

Height: 6'1

Weight: 215

Birthdate: 3/21/1984

Hometown: Lamont, AB

 

Career Highlights: One of four former first round draft picks on the Wheat Kings … Taken 13th overall in 1999 … Chosen by the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets in June’s entry draft … WHL Player of the Week this season for Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 … Joined Lance Monych as Brandon representatives at the 2002 Top Prospects Game in Saskatoon … Currently third on the club’s active playoff scoring list …

 

Season

Team

GP

G

A

Pts

PIM

1999-2000

Ft. Saskatchewan AAA

34

11

23

34

10

2000-2001

Wheat Kings

67

9

14

23

31

2001-2002

Wheat Kings

71

17

28

45

36

2002-2003

Wheat Kings

21

5

18

23

23

 


 



WHL Eastern Conference Hockey Staff

 

Coach:  Bob Lowes, Regina Pats

 

 

Personal: Last season Bob Lowes reached a couple of significant milestones. He notched his 400th coaching win in the WHL in only his 10th year in the league. It was the fastest any coach had reached the prestigious plateau and puts Lowes in select company as only the seventh coach to pass the mark. After leading the Pats to a surprising 40-win season, Lowes was honoured as the WHL and CHL Coach of the Year. Lowes is the only two-time recipient of the CHL’s Coach of the Year honours.

 

Lowes played in the WHL from 1982 to 1984 with Price Albert and Regina. He captained the Pats during the 1983-84 season. Following his junior playing career, Lowes was an assistant coach for one season with the Pats before he moved on to the University of Manitoba where he played for two years under current Philadelphia Flyers assistant coach Wayne Fleming. Injuries forced Lowes to end his playing career early, but the chance to move behind the bench came again.

Lowes spent two years (1989-90 to 1990-91) coaching the Nipawin Hawks of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League before taking an assistant coaching position with the Seattle Thunderbirds in 1991. He coached the Brandon Wheat Kings from 1992 to 2001 and led the Wheat Kings to the WHL Championship in 1996.

 

Lowes now makes his full-time home in Regina with his wife Shelley and children Alycia (9), Mikayla (7) and Robert (6).

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Coach: Bryan Maxwell, Lethbridge Hurricanes

 

 

Personal:  This will be the Eighth season for Bryan Maxwell at the helm as General Manager and Coach of the Lethbridge Hurricanes. After taking over the team and organization early in the 1995-96 season, Maxi has helped to lead the Hurricanes on and off the ice in making the organization one of the strongest in the western hockey league.

Under Bryan Maxwell, the Hurricanes captured their first ever Western Hockey League Championship in the 1996-97 season. They defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds in four games to win the W.H.L title and advance to the championship game of the 1997 Memorial Cup in Hull, Quebec.

Lifetime, Maxwell has a 221-218-44 record as a coach of the Hurricanes and is 386-365-63 coaching in the Western Hockey League. He is only the 8th coach to post over 300 WHL victories, a group that includes Paddy Ginnell, Jack Shupe, Doug Sauter, Ernie MacLean and Bob Lowes.

Maxwell played in the WHL with the Medicine Hat tigers before an extensive professional career in both the WHA and NHL. He returned to junior to coach, and led Medicine Hat to their first ever Memorial Cup championship in 1987. Maxi was back in the NHL the following season behind the bench of the Los Angeles Kings, including Wayne Gretzky. Junior Hockey is where Bryan excels as he returned to the WHL the following year to coach the Spokane Chiefs. Under Maxwell, the Chiefs won the Memorial Cup in 1991.

 


 

General Manager: Kelly McCrimmon, Brandon Wheat Kings

 

 

Personal: A former Western Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League Executive of the Year, Kelly McCrimmon is entering his fourteenth season as general manager of the club.

 

A strong believer in scouting and player development, McCrimmon has been instrumental in the Wheat Kings' continued success both on the ice and at the draft table. Since rejoining the Wheat Kings in the late eighties, McCrimmon has helped to build a President's Cup Champion (1996). As well, his clubs have earned two trips to the Memorial Cup.

 

He is very proud of the development and loyalty of his scouting staff. A former captain of the Wheat Kings, Kelly and his wife Terry are the parents of two children, Chelsea and Micky and reside in the Brandon’s west end.