The WHL continued its 2025-26 award finalist announcements, revealing the six nominees for the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy and the Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy. The Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy is awarded to the WHL's Coach of the Year, while the Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy is handed out to the league's Executive of the Year. Here are the finalists for each award. DUNC MCCALLUM MEMORIAL TROPHY Eastern Conference Finalists: Willie Desjardins, Medicine Hat Tigers 50-10-5-3 record Ryan McDonald, Prince Albert Raiders 52-10-5-1 record Dustin Friesen, Calgary Hitmen 38-21-8-1 record Western Conference Finalists: Steve Hamilton, Everett Silvertips 57-8-2-1 record Mark Lamb, Prince George Cougars 44-22-2-0 Fred Harbinson, Penticton Vees 44-14-6-4 LLOYD SAUNDERS MEMORIAL TROPHY Eastern Conference Finalists: Curtis Hunt, Prince Albert Raiders Key Acquisitions: Braeden Cootes, Michal Orsulak, Brandon Gorzynski Willie Desjardins, Medicine Hat Tigers Key Acquisitions: Yaroslav Bryzgalov, Noah Davidson, Gavin Kor Garry Davidson, Calgary Hitmen Key Acquisitions: Kale Dach, Julien Maze, Ben Macbeath Western Conference Finalists Mike Fraser, Everett Silvertips Key Acquisitions: Anders Miller, Luke Vlooswyk, Matias Vanhanen Fred Harbinson, Penticton Vees Key Acquisitions: 2026 WHL Expansion Draft Bruce Hamilton, Kelowna Rockets Key Acquisitions: Carson Wetsch, Vojtech Cihar, Parker Alcos Fred Harbinson of the Penticton Vees (Photo Credit: Jack Murray/Penticton Vees) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/00605abd-e3ca-48fa-b550-50158e0c2f13.jpeg] Fred Harbinson of the Penticton Vees (Photo Credit: Jack Murray/Penticton Vees) 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 6 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-6] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 5 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-5] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 4 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-4] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 3 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-3] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 2 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-2] WHL 2025-26 Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy Finalists [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-2025-26-brad-hornung-memorial-trophy-finalists] 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/e3f885b3-037b-449c-b823-09d6da5dd7a1.png] The Hockey News
