Players from across the WHL voted on topics from league MVP to most difficult arena to play in.
The results from the 2025-26 WHL Midseason Player Survey have been revealed. According to the WHL, over 300 players took part in the survey, which featured a variety of questions. Here are the results from the player survey.
Who Will Win Player Of The Year?#
- J.P. Hurlbert- Kamloops Blazers (26.1%)
- Tij Iginla- Kelowna Rockets (15.6%)
- Braeden Cootes- Seattle Thunderbirds (15%)
- Julius Miettinen- Everett Silvertips (8.5%)
- Jacob Kvasnicka- Penticton Vees (6.8%)
Who Will Win Rookie Of The Year?#
- J.P. Hurlbert- Kamloops Blazers (44.6%)
- Chase Surkan- Brandon Wheat Kings (11.1%)
- Brock England- Seattle Thunderbirds (10.1%)
- Jacob Kvasnicka- Penticton Vees (8.1%)
- Matias Vanhanen- Everett Silvertips (6.5%)
.P. Hurlbert of the Kamloops Blazers (Photo Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers/WHL)Who Will Be The WHL's Top Goal Scorer This Year?#
- J.P. Hurlbert- Kamloops Blazers (26.1%)
- Luke Mistelbacher- Brandon Wheat Kings (12.1%)
- Tij Iginla- Kelowna Rockets (10.1%)
- Terik Parascak- Prince George Cougars (8.5%)
- Cameron Schmidt- Vancouver Giants (6.8%)
Who Will Win WHL Defenceman Of The Year?#
- Bryce Pickford- Medicine Hat Tigers (40.7%)
- Carson Carels- Prince George Cougars (9.8%)
- Ryan Lin- Vancouver Giants (9.8%)
- Tarin Smith- Everett Silvertips (9.1%)
- Ethan MacKenzie- Edmonton Oil Kings (8.5%)
Who Will Win Goaltender Of The Year?#
- Joshua Ravensbergen- Prince George Cougars (39.4%)
- Evan Gardner- Saskatoon Blades (10.3%)
- Raiden LeGall- Everett Silvertips (8.6%)
- Harrison Boettiger- Kelowna Rockets (7.9%)
- Xavier Wendt- Tri-City Americans (7.6%)
Who Will Be The First WHLer Drafted In The 2026 NHL Draft?#
- Carson Carels- Prince George Cougars (48.4%)
- Ryan Lin- Vancouver Giants (19.3%)
- J.P. Hurlbert- Kamloops Blazers (9.5%)
- Mathis Preston- Spokane Chiefs (8.2%)
- Daxon Rudolph- Prince Albert Raiders (8.2%)
Which Team Will Be Crowned WHL Champions?#
- Everett Silvertips (18.9%)
- Edmonton Oil Kings (13.4%)
- Prince Albert Raiders (9.8%)
- Kelowna Rockets (8.1%)
- Prince George Cougars (6.8%)
Which Team Will Be Crowned Regular Season Champions?#
- Everett Silvertips (47.6%)
- Edmonton Oil Kings (13.7%)
- Prince Albert Raiders (8.5%)
- Kelowna Rockets (4.6%)
- Prince George Cougars (4.6%)
Most Difficult Building To Play In As The Road Team?#
- Art Hauser Centre- Prince Albert Raiders (22.9%)
- Angel Of The Winds Arena- Everett Silvertips (22.2%)
- Accesso Showare Center- Seattle Thunderbirds (17.3%)
- Toyota Center- Tri-City Americans (5.2%)
- CO-OP Place- Medicine Hat Tigers (4.9%)
Which Team Has The Best Post-Game Meal?#
- Prince Albert Raiders (24.4%)
- Medicine Hat Tigers (8.8%)
- Prince George Cougars (7.8%)
- Tri-City Americans (6.8%)
- Seattle Thunderbirds (6.2%)
Which Team Has The Best Primary Jerseys?#
- Edmonton Oil Kings (12.7%)
- Everett Silvertips (9.4%)
- Penticton Vees (8.5%)
- Spokane Chiefs (8.5%)
- Kelowna Rockets (7.5%)
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