- Winners
- See also
- References
The Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the top rookie in the Western Hockey League. The award is named after Jim Piggott who was the founder of the WHL's Saskatoon Blades, as well as one of the first presidents of the league. Winners | Season | Player[1] | Team | | 2017–18 | Dylan Cozens | Lethbridge Hurricanes | | 2016–17 | Aleksi Heponiemi | Swift Current Broncos | | 2015–16 | Matthew Phillips | Victoria Royals | | 2014–15 | Nolan Patrick | Brandon Wheat Kings | | 2013–14 | Nick Merkley | Kelowna Rockets | | 2012–13 | Seth Jones | Portland Winterhawks | | 2011–12 | Sam Reinhart | Kootenay Ice | | 2010–11 | Mathew Dumba | Red Deer Rebels | | 2009–10 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Red Deer Rebels | | 2008–09 | Brett Connolly | Prince George Cougars | | 2007–08 | Brayden Schenn | Brandon Wheat Kings | | 2006–07 | Kyle Beach | Everett Silvertips | | 2005–06 | Peter Mueller | Everett Silvertips | | 2004–05 | Tyler Plante | Brandon Wheat Kings | | 2003–04 | Gilbert Brule | Vancouver Giants | | 2002–03 | Matt Ellison | Red Deer Rebels | | 2001–02 | Braydon Coburn | Portland Winter Hawks | | 2000–01 | Scottie Upshall | Kamloops Blazers | | 1999–00 | Dan Blackburn | Kootenay Ice | | 1998–99 | Pavel Brendl | Calgary Hitmen | | 1997–98 | Marian Hossa | Portland Winter Hawks | | 1996–97 | Donavon Nunweiler | Moose Jaw Warriors | | 1995–96 | Chris Phillips | Prince Albert Raiders | | 1994–95 | Todd Robinson | Portland Winter Hawks | | 1993–94 | Wade Redden | Brandon Wheat Kings | | 1992–93 | Jeff Friesen | Regina Pats | | 1991–92 | Ashley Buckberger | Swift Current Broncos | | 1990–91 | Donevan Hextall | Prince Albert Raiders | | 1989–90 | Petr Nedved | Seattle Thunderbirds | | 1988–89 | Wes Walz | Lethbridge Hurricanes | | 1987–88 | Stu Barnes | New Westminster Bruins | | 1986–871 | (West) Dennis Holland | Portland Winter Hawks | | (East) Joe Sakic | Swift Current Broncos | | 1985–861 | (West-tie) Ron Shudra | Kamloops Blazers | | (West-tie) Dave Waldie | Portland Winter Hawks | | (East) Neil Brady | Medicine Hat Tigers | | 1984–85 | Mark Mackay | Moose Jaw Warriors | | 1983–84 | Cliff Ronning | New Westminster Bruins | | 1982–83 | Dan Hodgson | Prince Albert Raiders | | 1981–82 | Dale Derkatch | Regina Pats | | 1980–81 | Dave Michayluk | Regina Pats | | 1979–80 | Grant Fuhr | Victoria Cougars | | 1978–79 | Kelly Kisio | Calgary Wranglers | | 1977–78 | (tie) Keith Brown | Portland Winter Hawks | | (tie) John Ogrodnick | New Westminster Bruins | | 1976–77 | Brian Propp | Brandon Wheat Kings | | 1975–76 | Steve Tambellini | Lethbridge Hurricanes | | 1974–75 | Don Murdoch | Medicine Hat Tigers | | 1973–74 | Cam Connor | Flin Flon Bombers | | 1972–73 | Rick Blight | Brandon Wheat Kings | | 1971–72 | Dennis Sobchuk | Regina Pats | | 1970–71 | Stan Weir | Medicine Hat Tigers | | 1969–70 | Gene Carr | Flin Flon Bombers | | 1968–69 | Ron Williams | Edmonton Oil Kings | | 1967–68 | Ron Fairbrother | Saskatoon Blades | | 1966–67 | Ron Garwasiuk | Regina Pats |
- Blue background denotes also named CHL Rookie of the Year
1The WHL handed out separate awards for the East and West divisions. See also- CHL Rookie of the Year
- Emms Family Award - Ontario Hockey League Rookie of the Year
- RDS Cup - Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Rookie of the Year
References1. ^{{cite book |editor-last=Watts |editor-first=Jesse |title=2013–14 WHL Media Guide |publisher=Western Hockey League |year=2013 |page=265}}
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