2025-26 WHL AWARDS PREDICTIONS As the 2025–26 WHL regular season hits its final week, the race for the league's most prestigious hardware has narrowed to a few historic performances. Here are the frontrunners for the year-end awards. FOUR BRONCOS MEMORIAL TROPHY (PLAYER OF THE YEAR) Frontrunner: Bryce Pickford (Medicine Hat Tigers). While the award usually goes to a high-scoring forward, Pickford has put together a crazy season where he currently sits tied for the league lead in goals with 44. * Contenders: Tij Iginla (Kelowna Rockets), who leads the league in points-per-game (1.93), and J.P. Hurlbert (Kamloops Blazers), who led the league in points for much of the season and sits at 93. BOB CLARKE TROPHY (TOP SCORER) Frontrunner: Markus Ruck (Medicine Hat Tigers). With 102 points in 66 games, the 17-year-old Ruck is currently leading the league. He has been the primary engine for the Tigers' offence, leading the WHL with 82 assists. * Contender: His twin brother, Liam Ruck, sits just behind him with 99 points. BILL HUNTER TROPHY (TOP DEFENCEMAN) Frontrunner: Bryce Pickford (Medicine Hat Tigers). This is the closest thing to a "lock" this season. Pickford’s 44 goals are the most by a WHL defenceman in 30 years. * Contender: Jonas Woo (Medicine Hat Tigers) Pickford's teammate has broken out for a monster 84-point season. DEL WILSON MEMORIAL TROPHY (GOALTENDER OF THE YEAR) Frontrunner: Anders Miller (Everett Silvertips). Miller sits second in the league in wins with 29, but has dominated the crease all year long with a 0.917 SV%. * Contenders: Joshua Ravensbergen (Prince George Cougars) Ravensbergen has been one of the most consistent netminders in the West, posting 30 wins and a 2.52 GAA. Michal Oršulák (Prince Albert Raiders) has a 2.23 GAA and leads the East in wins. JIM PIGGOTT MEMORIAL TROPHY (ROOKIE OF THE YEAR) Frontrunner: J.P. Hurlbert (Kamloops Blazers) The Allen, Texas native has been a sensation, tallying 93 points in 65 games and leading the entire CHL in points for weeks at a time. * Contender: Matias Vanhanen Everett Silvertips), the Finnish forward has been nearly unstoppable all season, tallying 65 assists and 84 points in 58 games. BRAD HORNUNG MEMORIAL TROPHY (MOST SPORTSMANLIKE) Frontrunner: Jordan Gavin (Brandon Wheat Kings). Gavin has put together a league-low 4 penalty minutes this season, appearing in 65 games with Brandon. * Contender: Tyus Sparks (Vancouver Giants) Sparks is another low PIMs player, racking up just 8 PIMs in 66 games split between Vancouver and Spokane. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Jonas Woo Breaks Medicine Hat Tigers Franchise Record [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/jonas-woo-breaks-medicine-hat-tigers-franchise-record] Markus Or Liam, Which Ruck Brother Will Hit 100 Points First This Season? [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/markus-or-liam-which-ruck-brother-will-hit-100-points-first-this-season] 2026 NHL Draft: 5 Under The Radar Players [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/2026-nhl-draft-5-under-the-radar-players] Everett, Prince Albert, Medicine Hat & Penticton Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 24 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-prince-albert-medicine-hat-penticton-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-24-rankings] WHL Announces Players Of The Month For February 2026 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-announces-players-of-the-month-for-february-2026] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/cc492147-078f-446b-a9a3-82efeb81a5df.jpeg]
