Western Hockey League WHL 2002-2003
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
2002-2003
2002-2003 Season
Kelowna Rockets finished first in the 2002-03 WHL standings with 109 points. Red Deer Rebels (105 points) and Brandon Wheat Kings (98 points) followed.
2002-2003 WHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kelowna Rockets | 72 | 51 | 6 | 14 | - | 1 | 311 | 164 | 147 | 109 | 1.51 | Champion |
| 2. | Red Deer Rebels | 72 | 50 | 3 | 17 | - | 2 | 271 | 160 | 111 | 105 | 1.46 | Final loss |
| 3. | Brandon Wheat Kings | 72 | 43 | 9 | 17 | - | 3 | 258 | 187 | 71 | 98 | 1.36 | Conference Final loss |
| 4. | Seattle Thunderbirds | 72 | 44 | 3 | 22 | - | 3 | 280 | 224 | 56 | 94 | 1.31 | Conference Final loss |
| 5. | Moose Jaw Warriors | 72 | 36 | 11 | 22 | - | 3 | 266 | 208 | 58 | 86 | 1.19 | Conference SF loss |
| 6. | Swift Current Broncos | 72 | 38 | 7 | 24 | - | 3 | 240 | 215 | 25 | 86 | 1.19 | Conference QF loss |
| 7. | Saskatoon Blades | 72 | 40 | 5 | 27 | - | 0 | 234 | 205 | 29 | 85 | 1.18 | Conference QF loss |
| 8. | Kamloops Blazers | 72 | 39 | 5 | 27 | - | 1 | 261 | 222 | 39 | 84 | 1.17 | Conference QF loss |
| 9. | Kootenay Ice | 72 | 36 | 6 | 25 | - | 5 | 234 | 202 | 32 | 83 | 1.15 | Conference SF loss |
| 10. | Regina Pats | 72 | 25 | 14 | 28 | - | 5 | 171 | 217 | -46 | 69 | 0.96 | Conference QF loss |
| 11. | Medicine Hat Tigers | 72 | 29 | 2 | 34 | - | 7 | 278 | 314 | -36 | 67 | 0.93 | Conference SF loss |
| 12. | Calgary Hitmen | 72 | 27 | 7 | 36 | - | 2 | 240 | 260 | -20 | 63 | 0.88 | Conference QF loss |
| 13. | Prince Albert Raiders | 72 | 27 | 3 | 37 | - | 5 | 185 | 258 | -73 | 62 | 0.86 | Did not make playoffs |
| 14. | Spokane Chiefs | 72 | 26 | 6 | 36 | - | 4 | 216 | 261 | -45 | 62 | 0.86 | Conference SF loss |
| 15. | Lethbridge Hurricanes | 72 | 28 | 2 | 39 | - | 3 | 236 | 303 | -67 | 61 | 0.85 | Did not make playoffs |
| 16. | Vancouver Giants | 72 | 26 | 5 | 37 | - | 4 | 217 | 292 | -75 | 61 | 0.85 | Conference QF loss |
| 17. | Prince George Cougars | 72 | 26 | 3 | 41 | - | 2 | 257 | 317 | -60 | 57 | 0.79 | Conference QF loss |
| 18. | Portland Winter Hawks | 72 | 19 | 8 | 40 | - | 5 | 192 | 243 | -51 | 51 | 0.71 | Conference QF loss |
| 19. | Tri-City Americans | 72 | 20 | 3 | 44 | - | 5 | 240 | 335 | -95 | 47 | 0.65 | Did not make playoffs |
2002-2003 WHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Erik Christensen (F) | 67 | 54 | 54 | 108 | 60 |
| 2. | Jesse Schultz (F) | 72 | 53 | 51 | 104 | 47 |
| 3. | Jeremy Jackson (F) | 65 | 44 | 58 | 102 | 83 |
| 4. | Matt Ellison (F) | 72 | 40 | 56 | 96 | 80 |
| 5. | Chris St. Jacques (F) | 70 | 31 | 65 | 96 | 78 |
2002-2003 WHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Benjamin McMullin (G) | 11 | 1.71 | .926 |
| 2. | Cam Ward (G) | 57 | 2.10 | .920 |
| 3. | Geoff McIntosh (G) | 23 | 2.06 | .914 |
| 4. | Josh Harding (G) | 57 | 2.77 | .913 |
| 5. | Blake Grenier (G) | 41 | 2.55 | .911 |
WHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2002-2003 WHL Demographics
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WHL Games
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WHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Braden Hordichuk (F) | Regina Pats | Saskatoon Blades | ||
| Confirmed |  Alexander Levshyn (G) | Prince George Cougars | Spruce Grove Saints | ||
| Confirmed | Aiden Foster (F) | Prince George Cougars | Brandon Wheat Kings | ||
| Confirmed | Jaggar John (F) | Saskatoon Blades | Warman Wolverines | ||
| Confirmed | Kash Andresen (F) | Moose Jaw Warriors | Prince George Cougars |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
WHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brandon Wheat Kings | 30 | 4 000 | 6'0" | 198 lbs | 18.93 |
| 2. | Calgary Hitmen | 35 | 4 724 | 6'2" | 203 lbs | 18.97 |
| 3. | Kamloops Blazers | 33 | 4 456 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 18.82 |
| 4. | Kelowna Rockets | 28 | 6 311 | 6'1" | 203 lbs | 19.00 |
| 5. | Lethbridge Hurricanes | 37 | 3 759 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 18.86 |
| 6. | Medicine Hat Tigers | 34 | 3 667 | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 18.88 |
| 7. | Moose Jaw Warriors | 37 | 4 208 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 18.81 |
| 8. | Portland Winterhawks | 28 | 3 323 | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 18.86 |
| 9. | Prince Albert Raiders | 31 | 4 150 | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 18.81 |
| 10. | Prince George Cougars | 35 | 4 247 | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 18.83 |
| 11. | Red Deer Rebels | 34 | 4 371 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 18.88 |
| 12. | Regina Pats | 41 | 4 881 | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 18.85 |
| 13. | Saskatoon Blades | 31 | 4 066 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 19.23 |
| 14. | Seattle Thunderbirds | 31 | 3 919 | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 18.84 |
| 15. | Spokane Chiefs | 35 | 4 671 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 18.86 |
| 16. | Swift Current Broncos | 31 | 3 709 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 18.77 |
| 17. | Tri-City Americans | 36 | 4 329 | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 18.83 |
| 18. | Vancouver Giants | 39 | 4 689 | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 18.82 |
| 19. | Wenatchee Wild | 29 | 3 830 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 19.07 |
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 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 8 |
| 2. | Colin Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 9 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 4 |
| 3. | Calder Anderson (F) | 2026-2027 | Saale Bulls Halle | Oberliga | 10 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 17 |
| 4. | Conner Radke (F) | 2026-2027 | Okotoks Oilers | BCHL | 11 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 6 |
| 5. | Lukas Kral (F) | 2026-2027 | Mountfield HK U20 | Extraliga junioru | 11 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 |
| 6. | Chase Valliant (F) | 2026-2027 | Coquitlam Express | BCHL | 11 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 6 |
| 7. | Treycen Wuttunee (F) | 2026-2027 | Waywayseecappo Wolverines | MJHL | 11 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 27 |
| 8. | Jayden Halbgewachs (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Sierre | SL | 9 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 0 |
| 9. | Dru Mushumanski (F) | 2026-2027 | Melfort Mustangs | SJHL | 11 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 47 |
| 10. | Sean Richards (F) | 2026-2027 | Swindon Wildcats | NIHL | 8 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 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 |
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)