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10-09-2008, 10:04 AM
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8th, 2008
246 WHL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO GRADUATES
CALGARY, AB Ron Robison, Commissioner of the Western Hockey League, announced today that a total of 246 WHL graduate players have been awarded WHL Scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year.
The WHL Scholarship recipients are enrolled as full-time students in 57 different post-secondary institutions throughout North America.
This season 105 of the 246 WHL Scholarship recipients are furthering their education while playing elite hockey in the Canada West University Hockey League of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Association. These students have combined their WHL Scholarship with additional financial assistance from their Canada West University to receive Western Canadas Premier Hockey Scholarship.
The University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) leads the way with 29 WHL graduates enrolled in full time studies while 25 former WHL players are registered at the University of Alberta (Edmonton). The University of Calgary has 21 WHL graduates attending full time classes; the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg) has 17; the University of Regina has 16; the University of British Columbia in Vancouver has 15 while the University of Lethbridge has 13 WHL graduates enrolled in full time studies.
The WHL Scholarship recipients include 189 graduates attending a Canadian University, 152 of which are attending University in Western Canada. 37 WHL graduates are enrolled at Universities in Eastern Canada with 29 currently playing hockey in the Ontario and Atlantic Conferences of the CIS. Another 50 WHL graduates are enrolled at Canadian Colleges with six playing hockey in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) and seven are attending other post-secondary institutions throughout North America.
The WHL Scholarship program allows our graduate players to not only pursue their post-secondary education at the institution of their choice, but also to continue playing an outstanding caliber of hockey at the University and College levels in Canada, commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, Our top players in Western Canada now recognize they can stay in Canada and receive one of the finest scholarships available in North America today.
All players who play in the WHL are eligible to receive full WHL academic scholarships. For every season a player plays in the WHL, they receive a full year guaranteed WHL Scholarship, including tuition, textbooks and compulsory fees, to a post-secondary institution of their choice. In addition, while playing in the WHL, players receive financial assistance for education expenses such as high school fees and tutoring or fees for post-secondary courses, to ensure players reach their academic potential.
The WHL gratefully acknowledges the support of Husky Energy as an Associate Partner of the WHL Education Program.
The following is a listing of the 246 WHL graduate and players who have been awarded WHL scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year and the post secondary institutions they currently are attending;
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK (29)
Zach Sim Saskatoon, SK Everett Silvertips**
Jonathan Bubnick Saskatoon, SK Kamloops Blazers
Casey Lee Kindersley, SK Kamloops Blazers**
David Reekie Saskatoon, SK Kamloops Blazers
Steve DaSilva Saskatoon, SK Kootenay Ice**
Chad Greenan St. Albert, AB Kootenay Ice**
Michael Kaye Saskatoon, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes**
R.J. LaRochelle Swift Current, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Perry Faul Esterhazy, SK Prince Albert Raiders
Evan Schafer Mankota, SK Prince Albert Raiders**
Brett Novak Melville, SK Prince Albert Raiders
Brad Erickson Saskatoon, SK Prince Albert Raiders**
Ryan Blatchford Kelvington, SK Prince George Cougars
Brett Parker Melville, SK Prince George Cougars**
Myles Zimmer Tisdale, SK Prince George Cougars**
Colin Patterson Saskatoon, SK Prince George Cougars**
Jesse Zetariuk Brandon, MB Red Deer Rebels**
Preston Mosewich Saskatoon, SK Regina Pats
Curtis Patterson Saskatoon, SK Regina Pats**
Chris Durand Saskatoon, SK Seattle Thunderbirds**
David Linsley Outlook, SK Seattle Thunderbirds**
Cole Simpson Tisdale, SK Seattle Thunderbirds**
Steven Gillen Saskatoon, SK Spokane Chiefs**
Travis Brisebois Kincaid, SK Swift Current Broncos**
Andrew Leslie Saskatoon, SK Swift Current Broncos
Jeff Harvey St. Albert, AB Swift Current Broncos**
Jarrid Dowhay Prince Albert, SK Tri-City Americans**
Matt Swaby Prince Albert, SK Tri-City Americans**
Shaun Vey Wakaw, SK Vancouver Giants**
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB (25)
Lee Zalasky Lloydminster, AB Calgary Hitmen**
Ryan White Edmonton, AB Kamloops Blazers**
Chris Cook Calgary, AB Kootenay Ice
Dale Mahovsky Ft. Saskatchewan, AB Kootenay Ice**
Derek Price Fruitvale, BC Kootenay Ice**
Kyle Pess Red Deer, AB Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Kieran Block Edmonton, AB Medicine Hat Tigers**
Brian Woolger Edmonton, AB Portland Winter Hawks**
Real Cyr Victoire, SK Prince George Cougars**
Greg Gardner Cold Lake, AB Prince George Cougars**
Eric Hunter Winnipeg, MB Prince George Cougars**
Shaden Moore Edmonton, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Braden Appleby Camrose, AB Regina Pats
Kyle Fecho Hanna, AB Seattle Thunderbirds**
Tyler Metcalfe Headingly, SK Seattle Thunderbirds**
Chad Klassen Warman, SK Spokane Chiefs **
Derek Ryan Spokane, WA Spokane Chiefs**
J.P. Szaszkiewicz Edmonton, AB Spokane Chiefs**
Marc Defoe Trail, BC Swift Current Broncos
Jason Fransoo North Battleford, SK Swift Current Broncos**
David Murray Edmonton, AB Swift Current Broncos
Trevor Peeters Edmonton, AB Swift Current Broncos
Andrew Bentz Edmonton, AB Tri-City Americans
Ian McDonald Edmonton, AB Tri-City Americans**
Aaron Sorochan Edmonton, AB Vancouver Giants**
University of Calgary Calgary, AB (21)
Teegan Moore Thompson, MB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Kyle Annesley Moose Jaw, SK Calgary Hitmen**
Ryan Annesley Moose Jaw, SK Calgary Hitmen
Paul Gentile Calgary, AB Calgary Hitmen/Kamloops Blazers**
Brett O'Malley Stettler, AB Calgary Hitmen**
Reid Jorgensen White Rock, BC Kamloops Blazers**
Brock Nixon Russell, MB Kamloops Blazers**
Aaron Richards Saskatoon, SK Kamloops Blazers**
Conlan Seder Surrey, BC Kamloops Blazers
Liam Couture Calgary, AB Medicine Hat Tigers/Kelowna Rockets
Karey Pieper Coronation, AB Moose Jaw Warriors**
Dustin Butler High River, AB Portland Winter Hawks**
Ryan Gillen Golden, BC Prince George Cougars**
Jordan McLaughlin Edmonton, AB Prince George Cougars**
Brennan Chapman Lloydminster, AB Regina Pats
Joel Eisenkirch Regina, SK Saskatoon Blades**
Jevon Desautels Alida, SK Spokane Chiefs**
Jarrid Sauer Medicine Hat, AB Swift Current Broncos**
Torrie Wheat Nanaimo, BC Swift Current Broncos/Everett Silvertips**
Dan Ehrman Duncan, BC Tri-City Americans**
Gary Sylvester Penticton, BC Tri City Americans**
University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB (17)
Stιfane Lenoski Winnipeg, MB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Stewart Thiessen Carman, MB Everett Silvertips/Kelowna Rockets**
John Cara Cartier, MB Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Mark Olafson Winnipeg, MB Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Blaine Neufeld Winkler, MB Medicine Hat Tigers
Nick Hotson Winnipeg, MB Portland Winter Hawks**
Mike Hellyer Brandon, MB Prince Albert Raiders**
Daniel Lepp Elm Creek, MB Prince Albert Raiders
Colin Lafrenier St. Anne, MB Prince George Cougars
Pierre-Paul Lamoureaux Grand Forks, ND Red Deer Rebels**
Jared Walker Winnipeg, MB Red Deer Rebels**
Jesse Deckert Winnipeg, MB Regina Pats
Terrance Delaronde Winnipeg, MB Regina Pats**
Gavin McHale Winnipeg, MB Seattle Thunderbirds**
Josh Schappert Winnipeg, MB Seattle Thunderbirds
Kyle Howarth Belair, MB Spokane Chiefs**
Myles Rumsey Winnipeg, MB Swift Current Broncos**
University of Regina Regina, SK (16)
Jeremy Creurer St. Brieux, SK Everett Silvertips
Cody Thoring Swift Current, SK Everett Silvertips**
Ryan Bender Regina, SK Kamloops Blazers**
Neil Kodman Whitewood, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Dylan Chapman Port Coquitlam, BC Moose Jaw Warriors**
Justin Scott Yorkton, SK Moose Jaw Warriors
Brant Hilton Winnipeg, MB Prince Albert Raiders**
Caine Pearpoint Regina, SK Prince Albert Raiders**
Tanner Gillies Moose Jaw, SK Red Deer Rebels
Kyle Ross Regina, SK Regina Pats**
Matt Sawa Regina, SK Regina Pats**
Jordan McGillivray Regina, SK Regina Pats
Adam Ward Swift Current, SK Saskatoon Blades**
Ryan Sawka Emerald Park, SK Swift Current Broncos**
Dillon Johnstone Frobisher, SK Tri City Americans**
Bo Montgomery Moose Jaw, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes
University of British Columbia, - Vancouver, BC (15)
Thereon Yeo Prince Albert, SK Brandon Wheat Kings**
Brennan Sonne Maple Ridge, BC Everett Silvertips**
Brandon Campos Port Coquitlam, BC Everett Silvertips**
Clayton Bauer Kelowna, BC Kelowna Rockets**
Gerry Festa Calgary, AB Red Deer Rebels**
John Flatters Calgary, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Craig Lineker Calgary, AB Regina Pats**
Scott Lynch Coquitlam, BC Spokane Chiefs**
Jason Lynch Coquitlam, BC Spokane Chiefs**
Jeff Lynch Coquitlam, BC Spokane Chiefs**
Andrew Wasmuth Langley, BC Swift Current Broncos**
Matt Schenider Vernon, BC Tri-City Americans**
Max Gordichuck Kelowna, BC Vancouver Giants**
Darrell May St. Albert, AB Vancouver Giants/Portland Winter Hawks**
Keith Voytechek Sherwood Park, AB Vancouver Giants**
University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, AB (13)
Tyler Feakes Spruce Grove, AB Calgary Hitmen/Prince George Cougars**
Mark Shefchyk Winnipeg, MB Calgary Hitmen/Vancouver Giants**
Paul MacDonald Calgary, AB Kootenay Ice**
Kris Deines High River, AB Prince George Cougars**
Scott Bowles Creston, BC Prince George Cougars**
Curtis Cooper Kamloops, BC Prince George Cougars**
Dustin Moore Red Deer, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Landon Jones High Prairie, AB Regina Pats**
Evan Haw Fort McMurray, AB Saskatoon Blades
Brandon Heatherington Red Deer, AB Seattle Thunderbirds
Andrew Pinsent Calgary, AB Seattle Thunderbirds/Chilliwack Bruins
Judd Blackwater Lethbridge, AB Spokane Chiefs**
Chris Inglis Calgary, AB Tri-City Americans
University of Victoria Victoria, BC (5)
Kurt Kramer Richmond, BC Kamloops Blazers/Calgary Hitmen
Chris Favero Langley, BC Kamloops Blazers
Nathan Brice Victoria, BC Red Deer Rebels
Adam Geric Victoria, BC Saskatoon Blades
Luke Hughson Smithers, BC Swift Current Broncos
Nick Olynyk Canora, SK Tri-City Americans
Capilano Univeristy North Vancouver, BC (2)
Sam Huston North Vancouver, BC Moose Jaw Warriors/Lethbridge Hurricanes
Josh Saywell White Rock, BC Lethbridge Hurricanes
Thompson Rivers University Kamloops, BC (2)
Tyler Boldt Winnipeg, MB Kamloops Blazers
Justin Palazzo Kamloops, BC Prince Albert Raiders
University of Winnipeg Winnipeg, MB (2)
Kyle Klym Winnipeg, MB Prince George Cougars
David Jacobson Winnipeg, MB Vancouver Giants
Vancouver Island University Nanaimo, BC (2)
Carson McPherson Shaunavon, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes
Rob Woods Courtenay, BC Saskatoon Blades
Brandon University - Brandon, MB (1)
Mike Nichol Brandon, MB Brandon Wheat Kings
Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC (1)
Greg Alexander North Vancouver, BC Swift Current Broncos
Trinity Western University Langley, BC (1)
Dustin Slade Penticton, BC Kamloops Blazers
II. Canadian Universities, Eastern Canada (37)
Name Home Town Club Responsible for WHL Scholarship
(**) Currently playing hockey in the Ontario University Athletics Conference or Atlantic University Sport Conference of the CIS
University of New Brunswick - Saint John, NB (7)
Tyler Dietrich Vancouver, BC Everett Silveretips
Jonathan Harty Oromocto, NB Everett Silvertips**
Derek Yeomans St. Albert, AB Kelowna Rockets**
Daine Todd Red Deer, AB Medicine Hat Tigers**
Alex Aldred St. Albert, AB Portland Winter Hawks**
Kyle Bailey Ponoka, AB Portland Winter Hawks**
Bretton Stamler Edmonton, AB Seattle Thunderbirds**
Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON (6)
Kris Hogg Sicamous, BC Kamloops Blazers**
Kalvin Sagert Abbotsford, BC Kamloops Blazers**
Devin Welsh Winnipeg, MB Kootenay Ice**
Brad Priestlay Kamloops, BC Portland Winter Hawks**
Andy Zulyniuk Winnipeg, MB Prince Albert Raiders**
Kyle Moir Calgary, AB Swift Current Broncos**
Acadia University Wolfville, NS (5)
Derek Lewis- Penticton, BC Everett Silvertips**
Kris Westblom Meadow Lake, SK Kelowna Rockets**
Travis Young Souris, MB Prince Albert Raiders
Paul Kurceba Calgary, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Chris Bruton Calgary, AB Spokane Chiefs**
University of Western Ontario London, ON (4)
Jason Ertl Red Deer, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Yashar Farmanara West Vancouver, BC Seattle Thunderbirds**
Cody McMullin Cranbrook, BC Tri City Americans
Kyle Lamb Coquitlam, BC Vancouver Giants**
St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, NS (3)
Mark Louis Ponoka, AB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Brett Robertson Strathmore, AB Medicine Hat Tigers**
Kevin Undershute Medicine Hat, AB Medicine Hat Tigers**
Brock University St. Catherines, ON (2)
Kurt Jory Brandon, MB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Isaac Smeltzer Estevan, SK Regina Pats**
Dalhousie University Ottawa, ON (2)
Tyler Dyck Calgary, AB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Ben Van Lare Dallas, TX Saskatoon Blades**
University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON (2)
Chris Ray Kelowna, BC Kelowna Rockets**
Sean Moir Calgary, AB Saskatoon Blades**
Wilfred Laurier University Waterloo, ON (2)
Philip Magistrale Delta, BC Lethbirdge Hurricanes**
Tyler Grover Consort, AB Portland Winter Hawks
Carlton University Ottawa, ON (1)
Alex Archibald Ottawa, ON Prince Albert Raiders**
Concordia University Montreal, QC (1)
Nic Knudsen Aldergrove, BC Saskatoon, SK**
Royal Military College Ottawa, ON (1)
Matt Fetzner Royston, BC Portland Winter Hawks
University of Windsor Windsor, ON (1)
Jim Watt Edmonton, AB Spokane Chiefs**
IV. Canadian Colleges (50)
Name Home Town Club Responsible for WHL Scholarship
(**) Currently playing hockey in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC)
SAIT Polytechnic Calgary, AB (7)
Derek Werenka Airdrie, AB Brandon Wheat Kings
Kevin Boutilier Calgary, AB Chilliwack Bruins
Mike Ulrich Calgary, AB Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Devyn Tremblay Calgary, AB Medicine Hat Tigers
Donnie Lloyd Cranbrook, BC Swift Current Broncos
Colin Stone Calgary, AB Swift Current Broncos
Cole Butterfield Ponoka, AB Tri-City Americans
NAIT Edmonton, AB (6)
Jeff Topilko Vegreville, AB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Josh Pokol Warman, SK Kamloops Blazers
Kevin Reinholt Tofield, AB Kelowna Rockets**
Joel Henituik Spruce Grove, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Derek Reinhart Rosalind, AB Regina Pats
Cody Bogner Edmonton, AB Kamloops Blazers
Grant MacEwan College Edmonton, AB (4)
Tyler Strautman Leduc, AB Brandon Wheat Kings
Mark Ashton Fort Saskatchewan, AB Lethbridge Hurricanes
Garth Collins Edmonton, AB Prince Albert Raiders
Dan Waschuk Edmonton, AB Regina Pats **
Mount Royal College Calgary, AB (4)
Riley Merkley Blackie, AB Calgary Hitmen
Scott Bolland Calgary, AB Lethbridge Hurricanes
Matt MacDermott Lloydminster, AB Regina Pats
Joel Rupprecht Okotoks, AB Spokane Chiefs
Lakeland College Lloydminster, AB (3)
Mark Kress Regina, SK Everett Silvertips
Josh Morrow Sherwood Park, AB Medicine Hat Tigers
Jordan Fuder Cold Lake, AB Regina Pats
Augustana Camrose, AB (2)
Jesse Smyke Calgary, AB Everett Silvertips
Luke Boyer Calgary, AB Prince George Cougars**
BCIT Burnaby, BC (2)
Kevin Opsahl Trail, BC Portland Winter Hawks
Mike McDonald Vancouver, BC Portland Winter Hawks/Prince Albert Raiders
Lethbridge College Lethbridge, AB (2)
Randy King Salt Lake City, UT Everett Silvertips
Brian Sydiaha Moose Jaw, SK Prince Albert Raiders
Red River College Winkler, MB (2)
Jamison Orr Winnipeg, MB Vancouver Giants
Brennan Zasitko Arborg, MB Everett Silvertips
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy Regina, SK (2)
Dalyn Flatt Teulon, MB Saskatoon Blades
Kirk Meaver Williams Lake, BC Tri-City Americans
Briercrest College Caronport, SK (1)
Jordan Funk Abbotsford, BC Everett Silvertips
CFA Institute (1)
Ken Davis Calgary, AB Prince George Cougars
Concordia University College Edmonton, AB (1)
Nicholas Harsula Vegreville, AB Seattle Thunderbirds
Criti Care Fire Academy Winnipeg, MB (1)
Brent Howarth St. Andrews, MB Kelowna Rockets
Great Plains College Rosetown, SK(1)
Lance Redden Macorie, SK Prince George Cougars
Kwantlen University College Vancouver, BC (1)
Darryl Yacboski Langley, BC Regina Pats
Manitoba Emergency Services College Brandon, MB (1)
Justin Lucyshyn Saskatoon, SK Tri-City American/Prince George Cougars
Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat, AB (1)
Justin Cruse Rosthern, SK Medicine Hat Tigers
Northwest Law Enforcement Academy Winnipeg, MB (1)
Donnie Glennie Winnipeg, MB Medicine Hat Tigers/Tri-City Americans
Okanagan College British Columbia (1)
Sasha Golin Summerland. BC Portland Winter Hawks
Olds College Olds, AB (1)
Darryl Moscaluk Edmonton, AB Swift Current Broncos
Red Deer College Red Deer, AB (1)
Levi Brotnov Little Smokey, AB Prince George Cougars
SIAST (Parkland College) Melville, SK (1)
Jordan Morgan Regina, SK Prince Albert Raiders
SIAST (Kelsey Campus) Saskatoon, SK (1)
Karsten Felske Prince Albert, SK Prince Albert Raiders
SIAST (Woodland Campus) Prince Albert, SK (1)
Joe Logan Gull Lake, SK Vancouver Giants
Vancouver Police Academy Vancouver, BC (1)
Andrew de Sousa Richmond, BC Regina Pats
III. US Colleges/Universities (7)
Name Home Town Club Responsible for WHL Scholarship
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ (1)
Curtis Kelner Peoria, AZ Calgary Hitmen/Spokane Chiefs
Boise State University Boise, ID (1)
Aaron Roberge Post Falls, ID Portland Winter Hawks
Everett Community College Everett, WA (1)
Eric English Vancouver, WA Everett Silvertips
Minnesota State University Mankato, MN (1)
Aaron Bader Fairbault, MN Seattle Thunderbirds
University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL (1)
Devin Wilson Regina, SK Everett Silvertips
University of Oregon Eugene, OR (1)
Michael Senseman Beaverton, OR Regina Pats
Washington State University Pullman, WA (1)
John Togiai Portland, OR Portland Winter Hawk
Summary: WHL Scholarships 2008-2009
Canadian Universities, Western Canada - 152
Canadian Universities, Eastern Canada - 37
Canadian Colleges - 50
U.S. Colleges, Universities - 7
Total - WHL Scholarships 246
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8th, 2008
246 WHL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO GRADUATES
CALGARY, AB Ron Robison, Commissioner of the Western Hockey League, announced today that a total of 246 WHL graduate players have been awarded WHL Scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year.
The WHL Scholarship recipients are enrolled as full-time students in 57 different post-secondary institutions throughout North America.
This season 105 of the 246 WHL Scholarship recipients are furthering their education while playing elite hockey in the Canada West University Hockey League of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Association. These students have combined their WHL Scholarship with additional financial assistance from their Canada West University to receive Western Canadas Premier Hockey Scholarship.
The University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) leads the way with 29 WHL graduates enrolled in full time studies while 25 former WHL players are registered at the University of Alberta (Edmonton). The University of Calgary has 21 WHL graduates attending full time classes; the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg) has 17; the University of Regina has 16; the University of British Columbia in Vancouver has 15 while the University of Lethbridge has 13 WHL graduates enrolled in full time studies.
The WHL Scholarship recipients include 189 graduates attending a Canadian University, 152 of which are attending University in Western Canada. 37 WHL graduates are enrolled at Universities in Eastern Canada with 29 currently playing hockey in the Ontario and Atlantic Conferences of the CIS. Another 50 WHL graduates are enrolled at Canadian Colleges with six playing hockey in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) and seven are attending other post-secondary institutions throughout North America.
The WHL Scholarship program allows our graduate players to not only pursue their post-secondary education at the institution of their choice, but also to continue playing an outstanding caliber of hockey at the University and College levels in Canada, commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, Our top players in Western Canada now recognize they can stay in Canada and receive one of the finest scholarships available in North America today.
All players who play in the WHL are eligible to receive full WHL academic scholarships. For every season a player plays in the WHL, they receive a full year guaranteed WHL Scholarship, including tuition, textbooks and compulsory fees, to a post-secondary institution of their choice. In addition, while playing in the WHL, players receive financial assistance for education expenses such as high school fees and tutoring or fees for post-secondary courses, to ensure players reach their academic potential.
The WHL gratefully acknowledges the support of Husky Energy as an Associate Partner of the WHL Education Program.
The following is a listing of the 246 WHL graduate and players who have been awarded WHL scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year and the post secondary institutions they currently are attending;
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK (29)
Zach Sim Saskatoon, SK Everett Silvertips**
Jonathan Bubnick Saskatoon, SK Kamloops Blazers
Casey Lee Kindersley, SK Kamloops Blazers**
David Reekie Saskatoon, SK Kamloops Blazers
Steve DaSilva Saskatoon, SK Kootenay Ice**
Chad Greenan St. Albert, AB Kootenay Ice**
Michael Kaye Saskatoon, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes**
R.J. LaRochelle Swift Current, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Perry Faul Esterhazy, SK Prince Albert Raiders
Evan Schafer Mankota, SK Prince Albert Raiders**
Brett Novak Melville, SK Prince Albert Raiders
Brad Erickson Saskatoon, SK Prince Albert Raiders**
Ryan Blatchford Kelvington, SK Prince George Cougars
Brett Parker Melville, SK Prince George Cougars**
Myles Zimmer Tisdale, SK Prince George Cougars**
Colin Patterson Saskatoon, SK Prince George Cougars**
Jesse Zetariuk Brandon, MB Red Deer Rebels**
Preston Mosewich Saskatoon, SK Regina Pats
Curtis Patterson Saskatoon, SK Regina Pats**
Chris Durand Saskatoon, SK Seattle Thunderbirds**
David Linsley Outlook, SK Seattle Thunderbirds**
Cole Simpson Tisdale, SK Seattle Thunderbirds**
Steven Gillen Saskatoon, SK Spokane Chiefs**
Travis Brisebois Kincaid, SK Swift Current Broncos**
Andrew Leslie Saskatoon, SK Swift Current Broncos
Jeff Harvey St. Albert, AB Swift Current Broncos**
Jarrid Dowhay Prince Albert, SK Tri-City Americans**
Matt Swaby Prince Albert, SK Tri-City Americans**
Shaun Vey Wakaw, SK Vancouver Giants**
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB (25)
Lee Zalasky Lloydminster, AB Calgary Hitmen**
Ryan White Edmonton, AB Kamloops Blazers**
Chris Cook Calgary, AB Kootenay Ice
Dale Mahovsky Ft. Saskatchewan, AB Kootenay Ice**
Derek Price Fruitvale, BC Kootenay Ice**
Kyle Pess Red Deer, AB Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Kieran Block Edmonton, AB Medicine Hat Tigers**
Brian Woolger Edmonton, AB Portland Winter Hawks**
Real Cyr Victoire, SK Prince George Cougars**
Greg Gardner Cold Lake, AB Prince George Cougars**
Eric Hunter Winnipeg, MB Prince George Cougars**
Shaden Moore Edmonton, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Braden Appleby Camrose, AB Regina Pats
Kyle Fecho Hanna, AB Seattle Thunderbirds**
Tyler Metcalfe Headingly, SK Seattle Thunderbirds**
Chad Klassen Warman, SK Spokane Chiefs **
Derek Ryan Spokane, WA Spokane Chiefs**
J.P. Szaszkiewicz Edmonton, AB Spokane Chiefs**
Marc Defoe Trail, BC Swift Current Broncos
Jason Fransoo North Battleford, SK Swift Current Broncos**
David Murray Edmonton, AB Swift Current Broncos
Trevor Peeters Edmonton, AB Swift Current Broncos
Andrew Bentz Edmonton, AB Tri-City Americans
Ian McDonald Edmonton, AB Tri-City Americans**
Aaron Sorochan Edmonton, AB Vancouver Giants**
University of Calgary Calgary, AB (21)
Teegan Moore Thompson, MB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Kyle Annesley Moose Jaw, SK Calgary Hitmen**
Ryan Annesley Moose Jaw, SK Calgary Hitmen
Paul Gentile Calgary, AB Calgary Hitmen/Kamloops Blazers**
Brett O'Malley Stettler, AB Calgary Hitmen**
Reid Jorgensen White Rock, BC Kamloops Blazers**
Brock Nixon Russell, MB Kamloops Blazers**
Aaron Richards Saskatoon, SK Kamloops Blazers**
Conlan Seder Surrey, BC Kamloops Blazers
Liam Couture Calgary, AB Medicine Hat Tigers/Kelowna Rockets
Karey Pieper Coronation, AB Moose Jaw Warriors**
Dustin Butler High River, AB Portland Winter Hawks**
Ryan Gillen Golden, BC Prince George Cougars**
Jordan McLaughlin Edmonton, AB Prince George Cougars**
Brennan Chapman Lloydminster, AB Regina Pats
Joel Eisenkirch Regina, SK Saskatoon Blades**
Jevon Desautels Alida, SK Spokane Chiefs**
Jarrid Sauer Medicine Hat, AB Swift Current Broncos**
Torrie Wheat Nanaimo, BC Swift Current Broncos/Everett Silvertips**
Dan Ehrman Duncan, BC Tri-City Americans**
Gary Sylvester Penticton, BC Tri City Americans**
University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB (17)
Stιfane Lenoski Winnipeg, MB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Stewart Thiessen Carman, MB Everett Silvertips/Kelowna Rockets**
John Cara Cartier, MB Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Mark Olafson Winnipeg, MB Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Blaine Neufeld Winkler, MB Medicine Hat Tigers
Nick Hotson Winnipeg, MB Portland Winter Hawks**
Mike Hellyer Brandon, MB Prince Albert Raiders**
Daniel Lepp Elm Creek, MB Prince Albert Raiders
Colin Lafrenier St. Anne, MB Prince George Cougars
Pierre-Paul Lamoureaux Grand Forks, ND Red Deer Rebels**
Jared Walker Winnipeg, MB Red Deer Rebels**
Jesse Deckert Winnipeg, MB Regina Pats
Terrance Delaronde Winnipeg, MB Regina Pats**
Gavin McHale Winnipeg, MB Seattle Thunderbirds**
Josh Schappert Winnipeg, MB Seattle Thunderbirds
Kyle Howarth Belair, MB Spokane Chiefs**
Myles Rumsey Winnipeg, MB Swift Current Broncos**
University of Regina Regina, SK (16)
Jeremy Creurer St. Brieux, SK Everett Silvertips
Cody Thoring Swift Current, SK Everett Silvertips**
Ryan Bender Regina, SK Kamloops Blazers**
Neil Kodman Whitewood, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Dylan Chapman Port Coquitlam, BC Moose Jaw Warriors**
Justin Scott Yorkton, SK Moose Jaw Warriors
Brant Hilton Winnipeg, MB Prince Albert Raiders**
Caine Pearpoint Regina, SK Prince Albert Raiders**
Tanner Gillies Moose Jaw, SK Red Deer Rebels
Kyle Ross Regina, SK Regina Pats**
Matt Sawa Regina, SK Regina Pats**
Jordan McGillivray Regina, SK Regina Pats
Adam Ward Swift Current, SK Saskatoon Blades**
Ryan Sawka Emerald Park, SK Swift Current Broncos**
Dillon Johnstone Frobisher, SK Tri City Americans**
Bo Montgomery Moose Jaw, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes
University of British Columbia, - Vancouver, BC (15)
Thereon Yeo Prince Albert, SK Brandon Wheat Kings**
Brennan Sonne Maple Ridge, BC Everett Silvertips**
Brandon Campos Port Coquitlam, BC Everett Silvertips**
Clayton Bauer Kelowna, BC Kelowna Rockets**
Gerry Festa Calgary, AB Red Deer Rebels**
John Flatters Calgary, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Craig Lineker Calgary, AB Regina Pats**
Scott Lynch Coquitlam, BC Spokane Chiefs**
Jason Lynch Coquitlam, BC Spokane Chiefs**
Jeff Lynch Coquitlam, BC Spokane Chiefs**
Andrew Wasmuth Langley, BC Swift Current Broncos**
Matt Schenider Vernon, BC Tri-City Americans**
Max Gordichuck Kelowna, BC Vancouver Giants**
Darrell May St. Albert, AB Vancouver Giants/Portland Winter Hawks**
Keith Voytechek Sherwood Park, AB Vancouver Giants**
University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, AB (13)
Tyler Feakes Spruce Grove, AB Calgary Hitmen/Prince George Cougars**
Mark Shefchyk Winnipeg, MB Calgary Hitmen/Vancouver Giants**
Paul MacDonald Calgary, AB Kootenay Ice**
Kris Deines High River, AB Prince George Cougars**
Scott Bowles Creston, BC Prince George Cougars**
Curtis Cooper Kamloops, BC Prince George Cougars**
Dustin Moore Red Deer, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Landon Jones High Prairie, AB Regina Pats**
Evan Haw Fort McMurray, AB Saskatoon Blades
Brandon Heatherington Red Deer, AB Seattle Thunderbirds
Andrew Pinsent Calgary, AB Seattle Thunderbirds/Chilliwack Bruins
Judd Blackwater Lethbridge, AB Spokane Chiefs**
Chris Inglis Calgary, AB Tri-City Americans
University of Victoria Victoria, BC (5)
Kurt Kramer Richmond, BC Kamloops Blazers/Calgary Hitmen
Chris Favero Langley, BC Kamloops Blazers
Nathan Brice Victoria, BC Red Deer Rebels
Adam Geric Victoria, BC Saskatoon Blades
Luke Hughson Smithers, BC Swift Current Broncos
Nick Olynyk Canora, SK Tri-City Americans
Capilano Univeristy North Vancouver, BC (2)
Sam Huston North Vancouver, BC Moose Jaw Warriors/Lethbridge Hurricanes
Josh Saywell White Rock, BC Lethbridge Hurricanes
Thompson Rivers University Kamloops, BC (2)
Tyler Boldt Winnipeg, MB Kamloops Blazers
Justin Palazzo Kamloops, BC Prince Albert Raiders
University of Winnipeg Winnipeg, MB (2)
Kyle Klym Winnipeg, MB Prince George Cougars
David Jacobson Winnipeg, MB Vancouver Giants
Vancouver Island University Nanaimo, BC (2)
Carson McPherson Shaunavon, SK Lethbridge Hurricanes
Rob Woods Courtenay, BC Saskatoon Blades
Brandon University - Brandon, MB (1)
Mike Nichol Brandon, MB Brandon Wheat Kings
Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC (1)
Greg Alexander North Vancouver, BC Swift Current Broncos
Trinity Western University Langley, BC (1)
Dustin Slade Penticton, BC Kamloops Blazers
II. Canadian Universities, Eastern Canada (37)
Name Home Town Club Responsible for WHL Scholarship
(**) Currently playing hockey in the Ontario University Athletics Conference or Atlantic University Sport Conference of the CIS
University of New Brunswick - Saint John, NB (7)
Tyler Dietrich Vancouver, BC Everett Silveretips
Jonathan Harty Oromocto, NB Everett Silvertips**
Derek Yeomans St. Albert, AB Kelowna Rockets**
Daine Todd Red Deer, AB Medicine Hat Tigers**
Alex Aldred St. Albert, AB Portland Winter Hawks**
Kyle Bailey Ponoka, AB Portland Winter Hawks**
Bretton Stamler Edmonton, AB Seattle Thunderbirds**
Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON (6)
Kris Hogg Sicamous, BC Kamloops Blazers**
Kalvin Sagert Abbotsford, BC Kamloops Blazers**
Devin Welsh Winnipeg, MB Kootenay Ice**
Brad Priestlay Kamloops, BC Portland Winter Hawks**
Andy Zulyniuk Winnipeg, MB Prince Albert Raiders**
Kyle Moir Calgary, AB Swift Current Broncos**
Acadia University Wolfville, NS (5)
Derek Lewis- Penticton, BC Everett Silvertips**
Kris Westblom Meadow Lake, SK Kelowna Rockets**
Travis Young Souris, MB Prince Albert Raiders
Paul Kurceba Calgary, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Chris Bruton Calgary, AB Spokane Chiefs**
University of Western Ontario London, ON (4)
Jason Ertl Red Deer, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Yashar Farmanara West Vancouver, BC Seattle Thunderbirds**
Cody McMullin Cranbrook, BC Tri City Americans
Kyle Lamb Coquitlam, BC Vancouver Giants**
St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, NS (3)
Mark Louis Ponoka, AB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Brett Robertson Strathmore, AB Medicine Hat Tigers**
Kevin Undershute Medicine Hat, AB Medicine Hat Tigers**
Brock University St. Catherines, ON (2)
Kurt Jory Brandon, MB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Isaac Smeltzer Estevan, SK Regina Pats**
Dalhousie University Ottawa, ON (2)
Tyler Dyck Calgary, AB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Ben Van Lare Dallas, TX Saskatoon Blades**
University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON (2)
Chris Ray Kelowna, BC Kelowna Rockets**
Sean Moir Calgary, AB Saskatoon Blades**
Wilfred Laurier University Waterloo, ON (2)
Philip Magistrale Delta, BC Lethbirdge Hurricanes**
Tyler Grover Consort, AB Portland Winter Hawks
Carlton University Ottawa, ON (1)
Alex Archibald Ottawa, ON Prince Albert Raiders**
Concordia University Montreal, QC (1)
Nic Knudsen Aldergrove, BC Saskatoon, SK**
Royal Military College Ottawa, ON (1)
Matt Fetzner Royston, BC Portland Winter Hawks
University of Windsor Windsor, ON (1)
Jim Watt Edmonton, AB Spokane Chiefs**
IV. Canadian Colleges (50)
Name Home Town Club Responsible for WHL Scholarship
(**) Currently playing hockey in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC)
SAIT Polytechnic Calgary, AB (7)
Derek Werenka Airdrie, AB Brandon Wheat Kings
Kevin Boutilier Calgary, AB Chilliwack Bruins
Mike Ulrich Calgary, AB Lethbridge Hurricanes**
Devyn Tremblay Calgary, AB Medicine Hat Tigers
Donnie Lloyd Cranbrook, BC Swift Current Broncos
Colin Stone Calgary, AB Swift Current Broncos
Cole Butterfield Ponoka, AB Tri-City Americans
NAIT Edmonton, AB (6)
Jeff Topilko Vegreville, AB Brandon Wheat Kings**
Josh Pokol Warman, SK Kamloops Blazers
Kevin Reinholt Tofield, AB Kelowna Rockets**
Joel Henituik Spruce Grove, AB Red Deer Rebels**
Derek Reinhart Rosalind, AB Regina Pats
Cody Bogner Edmonton, AB Kamloops Blazers
Grant MacEwan College Edmonton, AB (4)
Tyler Strautman Leduc, AB Brandon Wheat Kings
Mark Ashton Fort Saskatchewan, AB Lethbridge Hurricanes
Garth Collins Edmonton, AB Prince Albert Raiders
Dan Waschuk Edmonton, AB Regina Pats **
Mount Royal College Calgary, AB (4)
Riley Merkley Blackie, AB Calgary Hitmen
Scott Bolland Calgary, AB Lethbridge Hurricanes
Matt MacDermott Lloydminster, AB Regina Pats
Joel Rupprecht Okotoks, AB Spokane Chiefs
Lakeland College Lloydminster, AB (3)
Mark Kress Regina, SK Everett Silvertips
Josh Morrow Sherwood Park, AB Medicine Hat Tigers
Jordan Fuder Cold Lake, AB Regina Pats
Augustana Camrose, AB (2)
Jesse Smyke Calgary, AB Everett Silvertips
Luke Boyer Calgary, AB Prince George Cougars**
BCIT Burnaby, BC (2)
Kevin Opsahl Trail, BC Portland Winter Hawks
Mike McDonald Vancouver, BC Portland Winter Hawks/Prince Albert Raiders
Lethbridge College Lethbridge, AB (2)
Randy King Salt Lake City, UT Everett Silvertips
Brian Sydiaha Moose Jaw, SK Prince Albert Raiders
Red River College Winkler, MB (2)
Jamison Orr Winnipeg, MB Vancouver Giants
Brennan Zasitko Arborg, MB Everett Silvertips
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy Regina, SK (2)
Dalyn Flatt Teulon, MB Saskatoon Blades
Kirk Meaver Williams Lake, BC Tri-City Americans
Briercrest College Caronport, SK (1)
Jordan Funk Abbotsford, BC Everett Silvertips
CFA Institute (1)
Ken Davis Calgary, AB Prince George Cougars
Concordia University College Edmonton, AB (1)
Nicholas Harsula Vegreville, AB Seattle Thunderbirds
Criti Care Fire Academy Winnipeg, MB (1)
Brent Howarth St. Andrews, MB Kelowna Rockets
Great Plains College Rosetown, SK(1)
Lance Redden Macorie, SK Prince George Cougars
Kwantlen University College Vancouver, BC (1)
Darryl Yacboski Langley, BC Regina Pats
Manitoba Emergency Services College Brandon, MB (1)
Justin Lucyshyn Saskatoon, SK Tri-City American/Prince George Cougars
Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat, AB (1)
Justin Cruse Rosthern, SK Medicine Hat Tigers
Northwest Law Enforcement Academy Winnipeg, MB (1)
Donnie Glennie Winnipeg, MB Medicine Hat Tigers/Tri-City Americans
Okanagan College British Columbia (1)
Sasha Golin Summerland. BC Portland Winter Hawks
Olds College Olds, AB (1)
Darryl Moscaluk Edmonton, AB Swift Current Broncos
Red Deer College Red Deer, AB (1)
Levi Brotnov Little Smokey, AB Prince George Cougars
SIAST (Parkland College) Melville, SK (1)
Jordan Morgan Regina, SK Prince Albert Raiders
SIAST (Kelsey Campus) Saskatoon, SK (1)
Karsten Felske Prince Albert, SK Prince Albert Raiders
SIAST (Woodland Campus) Prince Albert, SK (1)
Joe Logan Gull Lake, SK Vancouver Giants
Vancouver Police Academy Vancouver, BC (1)
Andrew de Sousa Richmond, BC Regina Pats
III. US Colleges/Universities (7)
Name Home Town Club Responsible for WHL Scholarship
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ (1)
Curtis Kelner Peoria, AZ Calgary Hitmen/Spokane Chiefs
Boise State University Boise, ID (1)
Aaron Roberge Post Falls, ID Portland Winter Hawks
Everett Community College Everett, WA (1)
Eric English Vancouver, WA Everett Silvertips
Minnesota State University Mankato, MN (1)
Aaron Bader Fairbault, MN Seattle Thunderbirds
University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL (1)
Devin Wilson Regina, SK Everett Silvertips
University of Oregon Eugene, OR (1)
Michael Senseman Beaverton, OR Regina Pats
Washington State University Pullman, WA (1)
John Togiai Portland, OR Portland Winter Hawk
Summary: WHL Scholarships 2008-2009
Canadian Universities, Western Canada - 152
Canadian Universities, Eastern Canada - 37
Canadian Colleges - 50
U.S. Colleges, Universities - 7
Total - WHL Scholarships 246