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
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
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Date |
Away |
Home
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March 29 |
Moose Jaw 4 |
5 Calgary |
OT
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March 30 |
Moose Jaw 3 |
6 Calgary
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April 1 |
Calgary 4 |
2 Moose Jaw
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April 2 |
Calgary 8 |
2 Moose Jaw
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Calgary wins series 4–0
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Kootenay vs. Red Deer
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Date |
Away |
Home
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March 30 |
Red Deer 4 |
7 Kootenay
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March 31 |
Red Deer 0 |
8 Kootenay
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April 2 |
Kootenay 7 |
4 Red Deer
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April 3 |
Kootenay 2 |
1 Red Deer |
OT
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Kootenay wins series 4–0
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Swift Current vs. Prince Albert
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Date |
Away |
Home
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March 30 |
Prince Albert 3 |
2 Swift Current
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March 31 |
Prince Albert 2 |
6 Swift Current
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April 2 |
Swift Current 4 |
2 Prince Albert
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April 3 |
Swift Current 2 |
5 Prince Albert
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April 5 |
Prince Albert 3 |
6 Swift Current
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April 7 |
Swift Current 4 |
3 Prince Albert
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Swift Current wins series 4–2
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Saskatoon vs. Regina
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Date |
Away |
Home
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March 29 |
Regina 6 |
4 Saskatoon
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March 31 |
Saskatoon 1 |
6 Regina
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April 1 |
Regina 0 |
3 Saskatoon
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April 3 |
Saskatoon 6 |
3 Regina
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April 5 |
Regina 0 |
4 Saskatoon
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April 7 |
Saskatoon 2 |
7 Regina
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April 8 |
Regina 1 |
5 Saskatoon
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Saskatoon wins series 4–3
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Western Conference
Spokane vs. Tri-City
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Date |
Away |
Home
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March 29 |
Tri-City 1 |
8 Spokane
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March 31 |
Spokane 6 |
2 Tri-City
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April 1 |
Spokane 3 |
2 Tri-City
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April 5 |
Tri-City 0 |
2 Spokane
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Spokane wins series 4–0
|
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Seattle vs. Kamloops
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Date |
Away |
Home
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April 1 |
Kamloops 2 |
5 Seattle
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April 2 |
Kamloops 2 |
7 Seattle
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April 4 |
Seattle 3 |
2 Kamloops
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April 5 |
Seattle 5 |
2 Kamloops
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Seattle wins series 4–0
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Prince George vs. Kelowna
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Date |
Away |
Home
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March 31 |
Kelowna 4 |
2 Prince George
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April 1 |
Kelowna 0 |
4 Prince George
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April 4 |
Prince George 4 |
1 Kelowna
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April 5 |
Prince George 4 |
2 Kelowna
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April 7 |
Kelowna 3 |
4 Prince George |
OT
|
Prince George wins series 4–1
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Conference semifinals
Eastern Conference
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Calgary vs. Saskatoon
|
Date |
Away |
Home
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April 10 |
Saskatoon 0 |
7 Calgary
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April 11 |
Saskatoon 2 |
6 Calgary
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April 13 |
Calgary 6 |
2 Saskatoon
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April 14 |
Calgary 4 |
2 Saskatoon
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Calgary wins series 4–0
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Kootenay vs. Swift Current
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Date |
Away |
Home
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April 10 |
Swift Current 2 |
1 Kootenay
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April 11 |
Swift Current 2 |
6 Kootenay
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April 13 |
Kootenay 1 |
2 Swift Current
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April 14 |
Kootenay 4 |
2 Swift Current
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April 16 |
Swift Current 1 |
6 Kootenay
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April 18 |
Kootenay 3 |
1 Swift Current
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Kootenay wins series 4–2
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Western Conference
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Prince George vs. Seattle
|
Date |
Away |
Home
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April 13 |
Seattle 2 |
5 Prince George
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April 14 |
Seattle 0 |
7 Prince George
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April 16 |
Prince George 4 |
2 Seattle
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Prince George wins series 3–0
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Conference finals
Eastern Conference |
Western Conference
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Calgary vs. Kootenay
|
Date |
Away |
Home
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April 21 |
Kootenay 2 |
3 Calgary
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April 22 |
Kootenay 3 |
2 Calgary
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April 25 |
Calgary 2 |
3 Kootenay
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April 26 |
Calgary 2 |
3 Kootenay
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April 29 |
Kootenay 6 |
5 Calgary |
OT
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Kootenay wins series 4–1
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Prince George vs. Spokane
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Date |
Away |
Home
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April 23 |
Prince George 4 |
5 Spokane
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April 24 |
Prince George 3 |
4 Spokane
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April 25 |
Spokane 0 |
3 Prince George
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April 28 |
Spokane 4 |
3 Prince George |
OT
|
April 29 |
Spokane 4 |
2 Prince George
|
Spokane wins series 4–1
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WHL Championship
Kootenay vs. Spokane
|
Date |
Away |
Home
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May 5 |
Spokane 3 |
2 Kootenay
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May 6 |
Spokane 3 |
2 Kootenay
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May 9 |
Kootenay 3 |
2 Spokane
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May 10 |
Kootenay 4 |
1 Spokane
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May 12 |
Spokane 1 |
2 Kootenay
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May 13 |
Kootenay 1 |
0 Spokane
|
Kootenay wins series 4–2
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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
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Scholastic Player of the Year - Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy: Chris Nielson, Calgary Hitmen
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Top Scorer - Bob Clarke Trophy: Brad Moran, Calgary Hitmen
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Most Sportsmanlike Player - Brad Hornung Trophy: Trent Hunter, Prince George Cougars
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Top Defenseman - Bill Hunter Trophy: Micki Dupont, Kamloops Blazers
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Rookie of the Year - Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy: Dan Blackburn, Kootenay Ice
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Top Goaltender - Del Wilson Trophy: Bryce Wandler, Swift Current Broncos
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Coach of the Year - Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy: Todd McLellan, Swift Current Broncos
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Executive of the Year - Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy: Tim Speltz, Spokane Chiefs
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Regular season champions - Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy: Calgary Hitmen
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Top Official - Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy: Mike Hasenfratz
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Marketing/Public Relations Award - St. Clair Group Trophy: Mike Jenkins, Prince Albert Raiders
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Humanitarian of the Year - Chris Nielson, Calgary Hitmen
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WHL Plus-Minus Award: Kenton Smith, Calgary Hitmen
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Playoff Most Valuable Player - airBC Trophy: Dan Blackburn, Kootenay Ice
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All-Star Teams
See also
References