Western Hockey League WHL 1980-1981
League naming history:- 1978 - currentWHL (Western Hockey League)
- 1968 - 1978WCHL (Western Canada Hockey League)
- 1966 - 1968CMJHL (Canadian Major Junior Hockey League)
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WHL Team Rosters
- Brandon Wheat Kings
- Calgary Hitmen
- Edmonton Oil Kings
Everett Silvertips- Kamloops Blazers
- Kelowna Rockets
- Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Medicine Hat Tigers
- Moose Jaw Warriors
- Penticton Vees
- Portland Winterhawks
- Prince Albert Raiders
- Prince George Cougars
- Red Deer Rebels
- Regina Pats
- Saskatoon Blades
- Seattle Thunderbirds
- Spokane Chiefs
- Swift Current Broncos
- Tri-City Americans
- Vancouver Giants
- Victoria Royals
- Wenatchee Wild
1980-1981
1980-1981 Season
Victoria Cougars finished first in the 1980-81 WHL standings with 121 points. Portland Winter Hawks (113 points) and Regina Pats (100 points) followed.
1980-1981 WHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Victoria Cougars | 72 | 60 | 1 | 11 | - | - | 462 | 217 | 245 | 121 | 1.68 | Champion |
| 2. | Portland Winter Hawks | 72 | 56 | 1 | 15 | - | - | 443 | 266 | 177 | 113 | 1.57 | Conference Final loss |
| 3. | Regina Pats | 72 | 49 | 2 | 21 | - | - | 423 | 315 | 108 | 100 | 1.39 | Conference Final loss |
| 4. | Calgary Wranglers | 72 | 46 | 2 | 24 | - | - | 368 | 295 | 73 | 94 | 1.31 | Final loss |
| 5. | Medicine Hat Tigers | 72 | 40 | 3 | 29 | - | - | 358 | 302 | 56 | 83 | 1.15 | Conference QF loss |
| 6. | Lethbridge Broncos | 72 | 37 | 2 | 33 | - | - | 339 | 332 | 7 | 76 | 1.06 | Conference SF loss |
| 7. | Billings Bighorns | 72 | 30 | 2 | 40 | - | - | 336 | 334 | 2 | 62 | 0.86 | Conference QF loss |
| 8. | Brandon Wheat Kings | 72 | 29 | 3 | 40 | - | - | 342 | 352 | -10 | 61 | 0.85 | Conference QF loss |
| 9. | Winnipeg Warriors | 72 | 28 | 1 | 43 | - | - | 298 | 345 | -47 | 57 | 0.79 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | Seattle Breakers | 72 | 26 | 0 | 46 | - | - | 318 | 393 | -75 | 52 | 0.72 | Conference SF loss |
| 11. | Saskatoon Blades | 72 | 22 | 3 | 47 | - | - | 297 | 427 | -130 | 47 | 0.65 | Did not make playoffs |
| 12. | Spokane Flyers | 72 | 17 | 1 | 54 | - | - | 288 | 488 | -200 | 35 | 0.49 | Conference SF loss |
| 13. | New Westminster Bruins | 72 | 17 | 1 | 54 | - | - | 306 | 512 | -206 | 35 | 0.49 | Did not make playoffs |
1980-1981 WHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Varga (F) | 68 | 64 | 96 | 160 | 187 |
| 2. | Jock Callander (F) | 72 | 67 | 86 | 153 | 37 |
| 3. | Barry Pederson (F) | 55 | 65 | 82 | 147 | 65 |
| 4. | Steve Tsujiura (F) | 72 | 55 | 84 | 139 | 60 |
| 5. | Jim Benning (D) | 72 | 28 | 111 | 139 | 61 |
1980-1981 WHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Grant Fuhr (G) | 59 | 2.78 | .908 |
| 2. | Darrell May (G) | 36 | 3.44 | .898 |
| 3. | Kelly Hrudey (G) | 55 | 3.97 | .895 |
| 4. | Clint Malarchuk (G) | 38 | 3.81 | .893 |
| 5. | Dennis Salamandyk (G) | 27 | 4.27 | .892 |
WHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1980-1981 WHL Demographics
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WHL Games
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WHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Cohen Klassen (F) | Regina Pats | Michigan Tech | ||
| Confirmed | Jace McFaul (D) | Swift Current Broncos | Prince George Cougars | ||
| Confirmed | Dylan McFadyen (G) | Idaho Falls Spud Kings | Lethbridge Hurricanes | ||
| Confirmed | Landon Nagle (F) | Lloydminster Bobcats | Moose Jaw Warriors | ||
| Confirmed | Isaac Poll (D) | Saskatoon Blades | Wenatchee Wild |
2027-2028 WHL Free Agents
| Team | Player |
|---|---|
| Kelowna Rockets |  Jakub Frolo (F) |
| Regina Pats |  Ossi Tukio (D) |
WHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Billings Bighorns | 34 | 3 138 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 18.88 |
| 2. | Brandon Wheat Kings | 38 | 2 680 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 18.81 |
| 3. | Calgary Wranglers | 34 | 2 060 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 18.72 |
| 4. | Lethbridge Broncos | 36 | 2 186 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 18.72 |
| 5. | Medicine Hat Tigers | 31 | 3 554 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.13 |
| 6. | New Westminster Bruins | 42 | 2 441 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.00 |
| 7. | Portland Winterhawks | 25 | 2 426 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 18.64 |
| 8. | Regina Pats | 35 | 2 671 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 19.11 |
| 9. | Saskatoon Blades | 36 | 2 591 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 18.85 |
| 10. | Seattle Thunderbirds | 31 | 2 420 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 19.28 |
| 11. | Spokane Flyers | 32 | 2 344 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.16 |
| 12. | Victoria Cougars | 26 | 4 718 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.16 |
| 13. | Winnipeg Warriors | 38 | 2 088 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.33 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matyas Ubl (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Plzen U20 | Extraliga junioru | 19 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 8 |
| 2. | Lukas Kral (F) | 2026-2027 | Mountfield HK U20 | Extraliga junioru | 15 | 16 | 13 | 29 | 2 |
| 3. |  Leon Draisaitl (F) | 2026-2027 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 15 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 0 |
| 4. | Colin Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 14 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 10 |
| 5. | Conner Radke (F) | 2026-2027 | Okotoks Oilers | BCHL | 15 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 10 |
| 6. | Jackson Kostiuk (F) | 2026-2027 | Beausejour Comets | CRJHL | 9 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 0 |
| 7. |  Roberts Lipsbergs (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Tigers | Oberliga | 15 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 6 |
| 8. | Calder Anderson (F) | 2026-2027 | Saale Bulls Halle | Oberliga | 14 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 17 |
| 9. | Justin Kirsch (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 14 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 0 |
| 10. | Sean Richards (F) | 2026-2027 | Swindon Wildcats | NIHL | 12 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 38 |
Regular Season
WHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Sakic (F) | 343 | 186 | 405 | 591 |
| 2. | Glenn Goodall (F) | 399 | 262 | 311 | 573 |
| 3. | Craig Endean (F) | 351 | 230 | 299 | 529 |
| 4. | Rob Brown (F) | 242 | 179 | 343 | 522 |
| 5. | Brian Propp (F) | 213 | 219 | 292 | 511 |
WHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Glenn Goodall (F) | 399 | 262 | 311 | 573 |
| 2. | Ron Chipperfield (F) | 252 | 261 | 209 | 470 |
| 3. | Bill Derlago (F) | 209 | 234 | 203 | 437 |
| 4. | Craig Endean (F) | 351 | 230 | 299 | 529 |
| 5. | Dale Derkatch (F) | 204 | 222 | 269 | 491 |
WHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brian Sakic (F) | 343 | 186 | 405 | 591 |
| 2. | Rob Brown (F) | 242 | 179 | 343 | 522 |
| 3. | Greg Hawgood (D) | 310 | 147 | 326 | 473 |
| 4. | Todd Robinson (F) | 317 | 144 | 325 | 469 |
| 5. | Glenn Goodall (F) | 399 | 262 | 311 | 573 |
WHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derek Davis (D) | 200 | 21 | 84 | 1406 |
| 2. | Doug Lecuyer (F) | 302 | 177 | 362 | 1317 |
| 3. | Randy Ponte (F) | 300 | 36 | 81 | 1234 |
| 4. | Ted Olson (F) | 192 | 48 | 116 | 1213 |
| 5. | John Badduke (F) | 261 | 27 | 65 | 1149 |
WHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Glenn Goodall (F) | 399 | 262 | 311 | 573 |
| 2. | Rob Dumas (D) | 372 | 42 | 115 | 157 |
| 3. | Nick Marach (F) | 370 | 80 | 70 | 150 |
| 4. | Brad Moran (F) | 357 | 204 | 246 | 450 |
| 5. | Brent Ascroft (F) | 355 | 134 | 231 | 365 |
WHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Tony Hand (F) | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2.67 |
| 2. | Bobby Clarke (F) | 117 | 102 | 305 | 2.61 |
| 3. | Gerry Pinder (F) | 55 | 78 | 140 | 2.55 |
| 4. | Chaz Lucius (F) | 6 | 5 | 15 | 2.50 |
| 5. | Ron Matsalla (F) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2.50 |
WHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rob Brown (F) | 1986-1987 | WHL | 63 | 76 | 136 | 212 | 3.37 | 101 |
| 2. | Cliff Ronning (F) | 1984-1985 | WHL | 70 | 89 | 108 | 197 | 2.81 | 20 |
| 3. | Brian Propp (F) | 1978-1979 | WHL | 71 | 94 | 100 | 194 | 2.73 | 127 |
| 4. | Ray Ferraro (F) | 1983-1984 | WHL | 72 | 108 | 84 | 192 | 2.67 | 84 |
| 5. | Jock Callander (F) | 1981-1982 | WHL | 71 | 79 | 111 | 190 | 2.68 | 59 |
WHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ray Ferraro (F) | 1983-1984 | WHL | 72 | 108 | 84 | 192 | 2.67 | 84 |
| 2. | Bill Derlago (F) | 1976-1977 | WCHL | 72 | 96 | 82 | 178 | 2.47 | 63 |
| 3. | Brian Propp (F) | 1978-1979 | WHL | 71 | 94 | 100 | 194 | 2.73 | 127 |
| 4. | Jim McGeough (F) | 1981-1982 | WHL | 71 | 93 | 66 | 159 | 2.24 | 142 |
| 5. | Ron Chipperfield (F) | 1973-1974 | WCHL | 66 | 90 | 72 | 162 | 2.45 | 82 |
WHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rob Brown (F) | 1986-1987 | WHL | 63 | 76 | 136 | 212 | 3.37 | 101 |
| 2. | Bruce Eakin (F) | 1981-1982 | WHL | 66 | 42 | 125 | 167 | 2.53 | 120 |
| 3. | Brian Sakic (F) | 1990-1991 | WHL | 69 | 40 | 122 | 162 | 2.35 | 19 |
| 4. | Dan Hodgson (F) | 1983-1984 | WHL | 66 | 62 | 119 | 181 | 2.74 | 65 |
| 5. | Ray Whitney (F) | 1990-1991 | WHL | 72 | 67 | 118 | 185 | 2.57 | 36 |
WHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brent Gogol (F) | 1977-1978 | WCHL | 67 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 0.40 | 511 |
| 2. | Mel Hewitt (F) | 1977-1978 | WCHL | 68 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 0.59 | 508 |
| 3. | Kerry Toporowski (D) | 1990-1991 | WHL | 65 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 0.42 | 505 |
| 4. | Derek Davis (D) | 1980-1981 | WHL | 69 | 9 | 33 | 42 | 0.61 | 496 |
| 5. | Al Tuer (D) | 1981-1982 | WHL | 63 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 0.32 | 486 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
- 9286 players
- 632 players
- 290 players
114 players
108 players- 75 players
62 players- 52 players
31 players
28 players
21 players- 18 players
18 players
13 players
9 players
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8 players
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6 players- 4 players
3 players
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3 players
2 players
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List of WHL Champions
WHL Awards
- WHL (BC) First All-Star Team
- WHL (BC) Second All-Star Team
- WHL (Central) First All-Star Team
- WHL (Central) Second All-Star Team
- WHL (East) First All-Star Team
- WHL (East) Second All-Star Team
- WHL (US) First All-Star Team
- WHL (US) Second All-Star Team
- WHL (West) First All-Star Team
- WHL (West) Second All-Star Team
- WHL Best GAA
- WHL Best Plus/Minus
- WHL Best SVS%
- WHL Champion
- WHL Coach of the Year (Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy)
- WHL First All-Star Team
- WHL Humanitarian of the Year (Doug Wickenheiser Trophy)
- WHL Most Assists
- WHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- WHL Most Assists by Rookie
- WHL Most Goals
- WHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- WHL Most Goals by Rookie
- WHL Most Penalized Player
- WHL Most Points (Bobby Clarke Trophy)
- WHL Most Points by Defenseman
- WHL Most Points by Rookie
- WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player (Brad Hornung Trophy)
- WHL Player of the Year (Four Broncos Trophy)
- WHL Playoffs Most Assists
- WHL Playoffs Most Goals
- WHL Playoffs Most Points
- WHL Playoffs MVP
- WHL Rookie of the Year (Jim Piggott Trophy)
- WHL Scholastic Player of the Year (Daryl K. Seaman Trophy)
- WHL Second All-Star Team
- WHL Top Defenseman (Bill Hunter Trophy)
- WHL Top Goaltender (Del Wilson Trophy)