The WHL have announced the six finalists for the 2026 Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy. The annual award is given out to the WHL's Rookie of the Year. Here are the six players nominated this year. EASTERN CONFERENCE: Forward Kale Dach, Calgary Hitmen: 63 GP, 34 G, 41 A, 75 P Defenceman Ben MacBeath, Calgary Hitmen: 67 GP, 7 G, 44 A, 51 P Ben MacBeath of the Calgary Hitmen (Photo Credit: Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1843c625-da0a-4a33-b5de-4c3a1f245e6f.jpeg] Ben MacBeath of the Calgary Hitmen (Photo Credit: Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen/WHL) Defenceman Brock Cripps, Prince Albert Raiders: 62 GP, 6 G, 31 A, 37 P WESTERN CONFERENCE: Forward JP Hurlbert, Kamloops Blazers: 68 GP, 42 G, 55 A, 97 P Forward Matias Vanhanen, Everett Silvertips: 62 GP, 21 G, 66 A, 87 P Forward Jacob Kvasnicka, Penticton Vees: 65 GP, 35 G, 50 A, 85 P 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]. 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 1 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-1] Flames Sign Hitmen Defenceman Axel Hurtig to ELC [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/flames-sign-hitmen-defenceman-axel-hurtig-to-elc] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: March 31 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-march-31] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: March 30 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-march-30] 8 Former WHLers Qualify For 2026 Frozen Four [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/8-former-whlers-qualify-for-2026-frozen-four] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: March 29 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-march-29] 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. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/cb2bb601-06a4-4c9c-b93a-8ebc3cf7b051.jpeg] The Hockey News
